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Regarding gen surg interview invites, number of applications, if any questions have been asked on interview trail... If you can include your stats/numbers (even a ballpark), that would be great too.
Thanks!
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What are your stats. Also MD programs don’t care about rotations for the most partAnother OMS-III here curious how other OMS-IVs are doing.
Starting to slowly schedule electives and I'm not sure whether to go "AOA/old-AOA" or ACGME.
What are your stats. Also MD programs don’t care about rotations for the most part
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Comlex 1 = 614, Comlex 2 = 625
USMLE 1 = 234, USMLE 2 = 253
4 letters of rec from surgeons, 3 are from this year (did 5 surgery rotations, on my last one now..probably should have scheduled 4 as interview season is already here)
I disagree that where you rotate does not matter because program directors value strong letters from reputable hospitals. I dont think a mediocre LoR will hurt you, but a strong one certainly boosts you. Even more so if it's from a bigger hospital.
I have 16 ACGME interviews, and I stopped going/rejected AOA interviews once I felt I had enough ACGME invitations (my magic number was around 13..that was number of contiguous ranks the average surgical applicant who matched had from the 2017 NRMP data).
If you want to be a trail blazer or interview at a place that does not have many DOs in their program, I recommend rotating there. Some programs will interview everyone who rotates there as a 4th year (assuming you dont suck). But more importantly, getting a strong letter at the end of the rotation is how to make your ERAS app shine, no matter where your rotation is. I think my strongest one came from DO trauma surgeon so I'm not saying AOA rotations aren't beneficial.
At the end of the day, you need great step scores, first and foremost. After that, need at least 3 LoRs from surgeons. Last but not least, make sure your application is sent to all your programs on Day 0.
Future DO with 15 ACGME General Surgery invites here. Basically similar story as above. USMLE I/II 230s/250s. Applied broadly to about 60 programs regionally (Midwest) and places that take DOs based on current resident rosters online. Can also PM if interested.
Would love a PMFuture DO with 15 ACGME General Surgery invites here. Basically similar story as above. USMLE I/II 230s/250s. Applied broadly to about 60 programs regionally (Midwest) and places that take DOs based on current resident rosters online. Can also PM if interested.
Would love for you to PM me about your response to Yankauer. I’ll also send you my stats. Thanks!What are your stats. Also MD programs don’t care about rotations for the most part
Would love a PMFuture DO with 15 ACGME General Surgery invites here. Basically similar story as above. USMLE I/II 230s/250s. Applied broadly to about 60 programs regionally (Midwest) and places that take DOs based on current resident rosters online. Can also PM if interested.
Current OMS IV here- figured I’d chime in.Regarding gen surg interview invites, number of applications, if any questions have been asked on interview trail... If you can include your stats/numbers (even a ballpark), that would be great too.
Thanks!
Damn congrats! My app was almost identical (551/702, 233/242), ranked 14 places and I didn’t match -___-COMLEX 1/2: 551/683
USMLE STEP 1/2: 232/239
Rank: top 10%
GPA: 3.98
No significant medical research.
I applied to 32 allopathic GS programs (mostly community, and had accepted at least 1 DO or female student during its existence). I received 7 interviews (2 Of which were wait listed). Ranked all 7. I matched today and will find out where on Friday!
Feel free to ask any questions!
Damn congrats! My app was almost identical (551/702, 233/242), ranked 14 places and I didn’t match -___-
Damn what do you think happened?
I honestly have no idea and neither does anyone else who knows my app.
Any luck in the SOAP?I honestly have no idea and neither does anyone else who knows my app.
Had interviews with 4 places for a prelim spot (3 I interviewed at for categorical), only got an offer from my core hospital so I accepted it.Any luck in the SOAP?
Posting for friend:
-Applied only major academic programs
-7 university programs ranked--matched to 7-year research program at number 1 choice
-Stats: 25X/26X. Top 10 class rank. 6 abstracts published (8 by the time rank list due)
-Honored all rotations
-Zero away rotation
-1 strong LOR (from 4th year), 1 avg LOR and third LOR was warm at best (did not say anymore about it)<--- may have been reason hey did not get more interviews.
-Clinical evaluations was excellent.
-Interviews went well. Some questions about being a DO at every program.
He said that the main thing besides stats was having a good solid plan about his future as an academic surgeon.
Looks Like I'm late to the party, but for the future paranoid stat freaks here you go.
USMLE I - 245
USMLE II - 248
COMLEX I - 641
COMLEX II - 615, lol what a joke
COMLEX PE - Pass
class rank: 2nd quartile
Publications: 1
Sub-Is (away rotations): 2 ACGME programs (got 2 excellent academic letters, these were my #1 & 2 on rank list, but did not match there... oh well)
Programs applied to: 135 (ACGME match only, I DID NOT apply ACGME)
Interviews offered: 23
Interviews attended: 15
Matched: Categorical at #3 rank
Congrats dude/dudette! Would you say your high Step 1/2 was an important factor for getting your interview offers or your academic sub-i letters or did you have a strong regional connection? I'm just curious what was the important factor in getting you your interviews in your opinion....
does anyone have an excel sheet or can post on here the DO friendly ACGME general surgery programs? or programs that people have gotten interviews at