From a PM, anonymized... If I get permission from the PM'er, I'll reveal more details. The PM'er did not want the Step I score revealed. In addition, I've also proactively anonymized some more details without compromising the general thrust of the message, so the bracketed words are from me:
"My first two years of medical school were spent at an osteopathic med school. I realized early on that the DO degree would be a severe hindrance for a competitive residency (I had derm in mind since early in med school) so I spent considerable energy ensuring I was at the top of my class and well prepared to take Step 1. I also began to entertain thoughts of transferring to an allo med school.
"So, after my second year of med school, I took the year off and spent it doing a research fellowship at [a prestigious med school] in their [prestigious] derm department. I was fortunate to get a poster/abstract and a travel award to present at [an international prestigious scientific dermatology conference last year]. Overall, a nice experience.
"I was also able to land a transfer spot at a well-regarded state allo med school, which is where I am currently. I have honors in three rotations thus far, with medicine, surgery, and primary care to go.
"So, to sum up:
-First two years at an osteo school (top of my class, but not sure that matters much)
-[An extremely good Step I score]
-Basic science research year at [abovementioned prestigious derm dept], with an abstract/presentation/travel award to [international scientific derm conference]
-4 basic science pubs in another field
-Now at a well-regarded state allo school, with all honors thus far with med, surg, and primary care to go
"Once primary care begins this Spring, I plan to get involved in my school's derm dept., either was a research project or case report, or perhaps both.
"Interested in your opinion on my chances, and what you might suggest to improve them."
Thoughts?
"My first two years of medical school were spent at an osteopathic med school. I realized early on that the DO degree would be a severe hindrance for a competitive residency (I had derm in mind since early in med school) so I spent considerable energy ensuring I was at the top of my class and well prepared to take Step 1. I also began to entertain thoughts of transferring to an allo med school.
"So, after my second year of med school, I took the year off and spent it doing a research fellowship at [a prestigious med school] in their [prestigious] derm department. I was fortunate to get a poster/abstract and a travel award to present at [an international prestigious scientific dermatology conference last year]. Overall, a nice experience.
"I was also able to land a transfer spot at a well-regarded state allo med school, which is where I am currently. I have honors in three rotations thus far, with medicine, surgery, and primary care to go.
"So, to sum up:
-First two years at an osteo school (top of my class, but not sure that matters much)
-[An extremely good Step I score]
-Basic science research year at [abovementioned prestigious derm dept], with an abstract/presentation/travel award to [international scientific derm conference]
-4 basic science pubs in another field
-Now at a well-regarded state allo school, with all honors thus far with med, surg, and primary care to go
"Once primary care begins this Spring, I plan to get involved in my school's derm dept., either was a research project or case report, or perhaps both.
"Interested in your opinion on my chances, and what you might suggest to improve them."
Thoughts?
