Audition Rotations for Peds???

[spartan14]

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I'm a third year who's starting to think about applying to audition rotations for pediatrics. I've heard different opinions about audition rotations for peds, but was wondering how that applies to DOs.

I didn't take USMLE, but got a 680 on COMLEX and really want to stay in the Midwest for residency.

Any opinions about helping vs. hurting???

 

[sab3156]

I would ask on the Peds residency subforum.

 

[Leggomyeggo128]

Pediatric away rotations can be beneficial. If you perform well, grab some quality letters, and make nice with the residents they will help land some quality residency interviews. However, if you don’t perform well on rotations or have an introverted personality they have a chance to hurt you.

It’s a double edged sword for sure.

Your lack of usmle will hurt you, so I’d recommend an away rotation if you have a program in mind that encourages the usmle.

I’m applying pediatrics this year and this has been my experience.

 

[AMEHigh]

Pediatric away rotations can be beneficial. If you perform well, grab some quality letters, and make nice with the residents they will help land some quality residency interviews. However, if you don’t perform well on rotations or have an introverted personality they have a chance to hurt you.

It’s a double edged sword for sure.

Your lack of usmle will hurt you, so I’d recommend an away rotation if you have a program in mind that encourages the usmle.

I’m applying pediatrics this year and this has been my experience.

As a resident, I just want to say that an introvert isn't an automatic way to hurt someone on their audition. Honestly, I'd rather an introvert than someone who is loud and boisterous and not taking social cues. Being an introvert isn't a bad personality trait, especially if you appear interested, have decent clinical skills and are friendly.

 

[Leggomyeggo128]

As a resident, I just want to say that an introvert isn't an automatic way to hurt someone on their audition. Honestly, I'd rather an introvert than someone who is loud and boisterous and not taking social cues. Being an introvert isn't a bad personality trait, especially if you appear interested, have decent clinical skills and are friendly.

I 100% agree with you. I only meant to say, that depending on the program you are rotating at, being quiet and shy might make you less memorable come application time. Which again....can be a good or a bad thing.