beth israel deaconess

[ziffy 850]

Anyone know how competitive this program is? My stats are far from good, though my clinicals are excellent. I would love to be a part of this program, but I know it must be tough.

Anyone know any good programs that won't immediately shut me out because of poor performance first two years, and might put more emphasis on clinicals?

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[ziffy 850]

Nobody Has Any Info??

 

[southerndoc]

I have no idea how competitive it is. As far as I know, there isn't a resident from BIDMC posting on the boards here.

Sorry I cannot help you. Just apply and see how you do.

 

[Radiohead]

It's part of Harvard, so I am sure it's competitive. A girl in my class ranked it #1 and did not get it. She had 230's and good grades, LOR's, EC's etc.

 

[Poncho]

I did an away rotation there...from what I was told it's pretty competitive. The program director told me they get about 800 applications and interview about 150-200 or so. You should apply to any program that you would seriously consider being a resident at, so don't let competitiveness guide you. The away rotation there is a good experience if you're interested.

 

[SoCuteMD]

Just to play devil's advocate, why BIDMC? I mean, if I were choosing an EM residency in Boston (which I'm not right now, but very well could be), then the H-bomb affiliated hospitals would probably be my last stop (and I'm sure they don't want me either, so THERE!). I would think that you would see a lot more throught the BU-affiliated program at Boston City Hospital, also called "Boston's safety net".

 

[southerndoc]

BIDMC and BWH/MGH see a lot of patients. A friend of mine is about to become the international medicine fellowship director.

 

[EctopicFetus]

You can see my stats on other posts, I got offered an interview and I will say that they are very attentive through email and stuff. I have heard good things about the place but I decided not to interview there.

 

[JackBauERfan]

You can see my stats on other posts, I got offered an interview and I will say that they are very attentive through email and stuff. I have heard good things about the place but I decided not to interview there.

I'm sure its pretty competitive being in Boston and Harvard associated. One of my friends got in this year, and I THINK he did a rotation out there. I think he's pretty excited (at least my opinion from match day haha)!

 

[MedDeac]

*shrug*.. i got offered an interview there and my stats are about average. my impression is that they look for academically oriented residents. Its all about where you fit. just apply.