Any Osteopathic Program Applicants?

[Dr JPH]

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Just wondering who you are...I know I'm not the only one!

 

[Dr JPH]

Maybe I am...

😕

So this should be good for the match, right?? 😛

 

[Docgeorge]

I am.

 

[beastmaster]

What are you guys interested in? GS all the way, or a certain subspecialty down the line ?

 

[Dr JPH]

Subspecialty

 

[Docgeorge]

Subspeciality

 

[beastmaster]

Which ones? Don't be shy... 🙂

 

[HoodyHoo]

Do any of you know if most DO programs have a cutoff for COMLEX scores?

 

[Dr JPH]

Which ones? Don't be shy... 🙂

I dont know...havent decided yet.

I have worked with Colorectal surgeons and Reconstructive surgeons. I have a trauma elective coming up.

I did some time with Vascular surgeons but Im not sure thats my thing.

I have plenty of time to figure it out!

 

[Dr JPH]

Do any of you know if most DO programs have a cutoff for COMLEX scores?

Good question...I didnt encounter anything in writing anywhere and when talking to residents it doesnt seem to be an issue. My COMLEX I wasnt great but it was far from the bottom of the applicant pool.

 

[fbdo79]

I'm in a tough spot right now trying to decide between Ortho and Gen. Surg. I'm lucky enough to have the grades, board scores, and evals for either but I just can't figure out which to do. Any suggestions?

Also, in terms of Gen Surg D.O. residencies, anybody know anything good/bad about the programs?

 

[Dr JPH]

Also, in terms of Gen Surg D.O. residencies, anybody know anything good/bad about the programs?

Like anything you need to evaluate each program on an individual basis.

I am only familiar with a few programs as I didnt spread myself out all over.

I looked for programs where residents spent time in strong hospitals and were exposed to a variety of procedures.

I also looked for programs where chiefs get a great deal of autonomy. I wanted strong trauma and oncology sites. I also looked for programs with a good size group of residents...I didnt want to be one of two in a year.

Location also played an important role...I own a home and wanted to stay there if at all possible.

I wanted a program that didnt keep me in one or two sites for the majority of my time...I like the idea of moving around a little bit.

I also wanted availability to cadaver labs, animal labs, strong research, teaching responsibilities and robotic simulators...or as many of those as I could find in one program.

Programs that sent most grads to fellowships were higher on my list...although I *think* I want to specialize, I dont know for sure.

 

[teymur]

Hey buddy, what specific programs are you familiar with?

 

[do2b4sure]

Hey guys!!! Good luck with the surgery! That's what I'm want to do too. I'm just accepted to medical school though so i won't be able to go to surgery for a 4 years. Good luck guys!!!

 

[Dr JPH]

I've researched east coast (PA, NJ, some NY) programs

 

[fbdo79]

I'm researching PCOM, Stratford, Lutheran MC, Wyckoff Heights, and St. Barnabas right now. Anybody heard anything about these programs?

 

[CatsandCradles]

I've researched east coast (PA, NJ, some NY) programs

I am only a lowly M1 here, but have you tried looking into some of the Michigan, Ohio, and NSU ones?

Those states do seem to have a lot of residencies too.

 

[Dr JPH]

Ohio has some excellent programs. Doctors Hospital is very strong from what I hear.