Chances higher tier gen surg residencies as DO

[SD_DO]

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What is the chances of an osteopathic student in matching at higher tiered allopathic gen surg programs? Current 4th year student
USMLE STEP 1:261
USMLE STEP 2: 275
COMLEX Level 1: 842
GPA 4.0
Honors in all surgical rotations
Some research and posters, but no publications
What are my chances?

Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[JimBone905]

Ur probably good to go at any program if the program has taken DO in the past. But idk tbh. Dont see why not though.

 

[Goro]

What is the chances of an osteopathic student in matching at higher tiered allopathic gen surg programs? Current 4th year student
USMLE STEP 1:261
USMLE STEP 2: 275
COMLEX Level 1: 842
GPA 4.0
Honors in all surgical rotations
Some research and posters, but no publications
What are my chances?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Network, network, network!!!!

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

What is the chances of an osteopathic student in matching at higher tiered allopathic gen surg programs? Current 4th year student
USMLE STEP 1:261
USMLE STEP 2: 275
COMLEX Level 1: 842
GPA 4.0
Honors in all surgical rotations
Some research and posters, but no publications
What are my chances?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Scores are excellent, however you need research if you want to climb the prestige ladder. With scores alone you are competitive for mid tier programs that have taken DOs before. If a place doesn’t have any DOs on the roster and you really want to go there then I would heavily consider rotating there.

TLDR. You will match, however to climb the ladder significantly you still need research and connections