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Message: <blockquote data-quote="@JackShephard" data-source="post: 15711220" data-attributes="member: 596575">Is this a serious discussion?<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Charting the Outcomes shows the average PMR applicant that didn't match had a Step 1 of 211.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">27/32 people matched that had Step 1 score of 191-200.  Yes, that's awfully close to the % overall.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It has the 2nd lowest % of AOA students in the match, with psychiatry last.</li> </ul>We've all had to study some amount of statistics - which means we've all heard of selection bias.  The people who apply to Derm are completely different than those applying to PMR.  You can't compare the %'s matched without taking that into consideration.I think PMR is a great field and I have friends going into it.  I considered going into it.  But let's be honest, PMR isn't a top 5 or 10 specialty as far as competitiveness.I'm not sure where this obsession to compare ourselves among our peers comes from.  It's like we're trying to prove our worth by showing we are better than others.  Why not just enjoy your specialty and be yourself?Building elaborate arguments to show how you're gaining ground or moving up in the world is pretentious.  PMR is probably moderately competitive like many other specialties - but does it matter?  I don't think so.</blockquote>

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