Another what are my chances thread

[Toughbrake]

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I am a 4th year med student interested in anesthesiology and radiology. My first rotation is in radiology and I am very excited. Am I kidding myself?
My stats:

DO school
Step 1 229/95
COMLEX level 1 600/89
Top 15%
Clinical Honors in psyche, peds, surg, and IM the rest are passes

Any takers?

 

[gonogo]

I am a 4th year med student interested in anesthesiology and radiology. My first rotation is in radiology and I am very excited. Am I kidding myself?
My stats:

DO school
Step 1 229/95
COMLEX level 1 600/89
Top 15%
Clinical Honors in psyche, peds, surg, and IM the rest are passes

Any takers?

Apply to both?

 

[DOCTORSAIB]

I'm not in Rads but the formula for the competitive residencies is practically the same across the board...

You can take Step II early and bust your ass to get 240+. It will improve your chances of matching but by no means is it necessary with a 229/95.

The other thing that will improve your chances is applying strategically and broadly. Cast a wide net and if you get inundated with interviews then cancel appropriately. Too few interviews and you're setting yourself up for disappointment.

Research is always a plus but not necessary esp at smaller programs.

Your COMLEX score means nothing at allopathic programs esp since you have a USMLE score. Plus they're going to look at your 2-digit COMLEX and think you did "worse" when in reality you didn't. So I'd send my USMLE score(s) only.

G'luck!