Am I competitive?

[otherstuff12321]

Hi there!

I am a 3rd year from Canada in a low- to mid-tier US medical school, hoping to get an anesthesiology residency in the US. I was wondering if I am considered competitive.

-On Step 1 I got 245-246, honored all of my M3 clinicals except two (commendation and regular pass) with really nice evals (I didn't get a single criticism, thanks to amazing residents/attendings). I am ranked high in my class.

-I have no research (one submission for publication pending), but above average ECs (nothing specific to anesthesiology yet).

-I have one IM attending who gave me an incredible eval (said I was one of the best students he ever worked with) agree to write a non-anesthesiology letter but I don't know how anesthesiology letters will be.

-I will need an H1b visa which is a major disadvantage.

-I am hoping to get 250+ on Step 2 (got 252 on mock a month before exam).

I was hoping to apply for something like UPMC or Cleveland Clinic in Florida. I know residents at these programs and they recommend them. I have no research but I spent all my time on studying for boards and trying to impress residents. Do I appear competitive?

Thank you!

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[ToKingdomCome]

I think you are fine to match. UPMC is a top tier program and might be tougher but id say you have a chance

 

[dabears505]

Yes

 

[anbuitachi]

Hi there!

I am a 3rd year from Canada in a low- to mid-tier US medical school, hoping to get an anesthesiology residency in the US. I was wondering if I am considered competitive.

-On Step 1 I got 245-246, honored all of my M3 clinicals except two (commendation and regular pass) with really nice evals (I didn't get a single criticism, thanks to amazing residents/attendings). I am ranked high in my class.

-I have no research (one submission for publication pending), but above average ECs (nothing specific to anesthesiology yet).

-I have one IM attending who gave me an incredible eval (said I was one of the best students he ever worked with) agree to write a non-anesthesiology letter but I don't know how anesthesiology letters will be.

-I will need an H1b visa which is a major disadvantage.

-I am hoping to get 250+ on Step 2 (got 252 on mock a month before exam).

I was hoping to apply for something like UPMC or Cleveland Clinic in Florida. I know residents at these programs and they recommend them. I have no research but I spent all my time on studying for boards and trying to impress residents. Do I appear competitive?

Thank you!

maybe like 50% chance you'll get interview. once you interview , most of it will depend on how you do on your interview.

biggest weakness is H1b visa, followed by no research. UPMC likes research. I dont know about CC in florida.

 

[ak_ps]

You have a lot of good going for you.
Pick something better than anesthesia.

 

[sice4]

You have a lot of good going for you.
Pick something better than anesthesia.

What would you recommend? And why not anesthesia?

 

[otherstuff12321]

You have a lot of good going for you.
Pick something better than anesthesia.

I don’t think I can do anything but anesthesia

 

[nimbus]

I don’t think I can do anything but anesthesia

Same. Most of medical school was crossing stuff off my list of potential careers. “I don’t wanna be doing THAT for the rest of my life.”

 

[Shimmy8]

Pulse and a license gets you a good job, so I didn’t even read the OP but the answer is yes.

 

[coffeebythelake]

Hi there!

I am a 3rd year from Canada in a low- to mid-tier US medical school, hoping to get an anesthesiology residency in the US. I was wondering if I am considered competitive.

-On Step 1 I got 245-246, honored all of my M3 clinicals except two (commendation and regular pass) with really nice evals (I didn't get a single criticism, thanks to amazing residents/attendings). I am ranked high in my class.

-I have no research (one submission for publication pending), but above average ECs (nothing specific to anesthesiology yet).

-I have one IM attending who gave me an incredible eval (said I was one of the best students he ever worked with) agree to write a non-anesthesiology letter but I don't know how anesthesiology letters will be.

-I will need an H1b visa which is a major disadvantage.

-I am hoping to get 250+ on Step 2 (got 252 on mock a month before exam).

I was hoping to apply for something like UPMC or Cleveland Clinic in Florida. I know residents at these programs and they recommend them. I have no research but I spent all my time on studying for boards and trying to impress residents. Do I appear competitive?

Thank you!

You will be able to get into top tier programs.