Any suggestions on doing an Away Rotation?

[Wildstang]

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Hey Guys -

I got a 215 on my Step 1 and am at a top 20 medical school in the US.

I want to match into an anesthesia program in Chicago - NU/Rush/UIC/UofC/Loyola.

Do you guys recommend an AI? Is it fairly hopeless?

Any other thoughts?

 

[scudrunner]

Do some aways. Show up on time, be involved mentally with every case, ask pertinent quesrions, read every night, do a call night if not required, and treat everyone you talk to with courtesy and respect. If you do these things, you'll help your case.

 

[scudrunner]

Also, take step two early and aim for for 230+.

 

[nycitygas]

Hey Guys -

I got a 215 on my Step 1 and am at a top 20 medical school in the US.

I want to match into an anesthesia program in Chicago - NU/Rush/UIC/UofC/Loyola.

Do you guys recommend an AI? Is it fairly hopeless?

Any other thoughts?

You will match into a chicago anesthesia program with your step and being from a top med school. I would try to rock your step 2 and do a second look at UIC-I've heard it goes a long way.

 

[Wildstang]

So is a higher step 2 score more important, or doing an away at where I want to be?

I feel like I am much better in the clinic, and tend to make good impressions, so I am not worried about that aspect.

Also, I hear many schools have a cut off regarding interviews at a step 1 score of 220. Is there anything to do about those programs - or just let them go.

 

[Wildstang]

also - is it better to do anesthesia aways at multiple schools? if i have time for it? then take my step 2 after interviewing?