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Hi,
I'm a USMG (AMG) going into anesthesia, couples matching with an IMG in the upcoming match. We are applying broadly to 5 major cities and 5 smaller places: LA, SF, Chicago, Boston, NY; Denver, Oregon, North Carolina, Rochester MN, and Phoenix.
I NEED to get into a prelim/TY program in the SAME city we end up couples matching into so that we can be together in the internship year.
I am concerned that I won't be able to interview at a lot of prelim programs in each place because I just won't have the time/resources to do that AND interview at a lot of anesthesia programs in each area.
My dean said I should be fine just interviewing at a couple of prelim programs in each location give my stats: 256 step 1, half honors / half high pass, LOR from IM clerkship director. However, I was told on a different forum that prelim programs are actually REALLY competitive, at least in LA.
What experiences do you all have with the prelim match? Do you think I need to interview at more than a couple programs per area to guarantee I get into a particular city? AND finally, for the large cities, any prelim programs you all recommend?
Thanks
I'm a USMG (AMG) going into anesthesia, couples matching with an IMG in the upcoming match. We are applying broadly to 5 major cities and 5 smaller places: LA, SF, Chicago, Boston, NY; Denver, Oregon, North Carolina, Rochester MN, and Phoenix.
I NEED to get into a prelim/TY program in the SAME city we end up couples matching into so that we can be together in the internship year.
I am concerned that I won't be able to interview at a lot of prelim programs in each place because I just won't have the time/resources to do that AND interview at a lot of anesthesia programs in each area.
My dean said I should be fine just interviewing at a couple of prelim programs in each location give my stats: 256 step 1, half honors / half high pass, LOR from IM clerkship director. However, I was told on a different forum that prelim programs are actually REALLY competitive, at least in LA.
What experiences do you all have with the prelim match? Do you think I need to interview at more than a couple programs per area to guarantee I get into a particular city? AND finally, for the large cities, any prelim programs you all recommend?
Thanks