chances for diagnostic radiology

[yeet]

sorry if these types of questions are annoying! (just a worried ms3!)

24x step 1 with no rads research

H in medicine, not done w surgery yet. Good MSPE comments

undergrad degree in computer science and work experience in software engineering

Can I match DR without rads research?

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[VonHazebrook]

Yes, not at a top tier academic place though

edit: Here is a website that shows some applicants statistics with # of applications and # of interviews

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[risus_sardonicus]

US-MD?
Check residency explorer, it’s accuracy is somewhat questionable but can give an idea of you’re competitive

 

[yeet]

ty for the replies. yes US MD!

Is it recommended to get an IM LOR + radiology letters? I can get an IM letter from my clerkship, but I was wondering about how students get radiology letters if there isn't much a student can do on a radiology elective/sub-i?

 

[VonHazebrook]

I've been told 2 letters from core clerkships and 1 radiology letter. Do an away rotation for radiology, show up early and don't ask to leave. Ask to do a case report (will help your CV too). Ask to do a presentation during didactics (most require this). Then tell the PD that you are applying rads and politely ask for a LoR.

 

[Coffee Monster]

I would not recommend doing an away rotation. To get letters, get involved with the rads dept at your institution and do some QI research. That's how you get the letter -- from your QI project PI. You'll be fine.