Hello,
I am an MS3 who is interested in matching to Ophtho. I am trying to figure out, first, if I have a shot, and if so, where I should focus my energies in applying and doing away rotations. I will share my stats, and would appreciate any guidance anyone can offer. Thank you in advance.
I was a business major in college and graduated in 2005. I worked, and then did peace corps in West Africa, which is where I decided on medicine. Came home and did a postbac, and now, as I said, am a MS3. My first two years, I received honors in all courses except maybe 4 (honors/pass system). Between years 1 and 2, I volunteered in Africa to perform a survey for International Medical Corps. I scored a 251 on step 1.
Now in third year, I have generally good-excellent comments, and have so far scored a HP in psych and obgyn, and an honors in surgery. Unfortunately, I am almost sure that I will not be AOA. I am just now getting involved in my first research project which is ophthalmologic, and am scheduled to split pediatrics and participate in a 4 week ophthalmology elective during my third year at my home institution.
My interest in ophthalmology, specifically, stems from the fact that my father is an ophthalmologist, and so have been exposed to it at at least a very superficial level for my whole life.
So again, obviously, I'd like to go to the best school possible, but realize that I don't stand a chance for a place like Hopkins. I would like to stay in a medium-large city, but will go anywhere.
Can anyone offer any advice for where I should look into applying and where I should spend my 8 weeks of electives at the beginning of 4th year?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again.
I am an MS3 who is interested in matching to Ophtho. I am trying to figure out, first, if I have a shot, and if so, where I should focus my energies in applying and doing away rotations. I will share my stats, and would appreciate any guidance anyone can offer. Thank you in advance.
I was a business major in college and graduated in 2005. I worked, and then did peace corps in West Africa, which is where I decided on medicine. Came home and did a postbac, and now, as I said, am a MS3. My first two years, I received honors in all courses except maybe 4 (honors/pass system). Between years 1 and 2, I volunteered in Africa to perform a survey for International Medical Corps. I scored a 251 on step 1.
Now in third year, I have generally good-excellent comments, and have so far scored a HP in psych and obgyn, and an honors in surgery. Unfortunately, I am almost sure that I will not be AOA. I am just now getting involved in my first research project which is ophthalmologic, and am scheduled to split pediatrics and participate in a 4 week ophthalmology elective during my third year at my home institution.
My interest in ophthalmology, specifically, stems from the fact that my father is an ophthalmologist, and so have been exposed to it at at least a very superficial level for my whole life.
So again, obviously, I'd like to go to the best school possible, but realize that I don't stand a chance for a place like Hopkins. I would like to stay in a medium-large city, but will go anywhere.
Can anyone offer any advice for where I should look into applying and where I should spend my 8 weeks of electives at the beginning of 4th year?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again.
