Curious about top tier programs

[Madhatter]

I'm curious, what does it take to get into cardiology fellowships at programs such as MGH, Brigham, Yale? I think I'm a decent candidate but would be nice to know what these types of programs are really looking for.

 

[Keg]

From ProgCoordinator in http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=12983245&postcount=56:

"An abosolute slam dunk app would look like this....

Top 25 med school
AOA
Top 25 residency
CMR
History of research
Publication(s)
USMLE scores 240 or better
Mailing address: Fortress of Solitude"

 

[Madhatter]

Thank you! Looks like I won't be a slam dunk!

 

[ProgCoordinator]

From ProgCoordinator in http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=12983245&postcount=56:

"An abosolute slam dunk app would look like this....

Top 25 med school
AOA
Top 25 residency
CMR
History of research
Publication(s)
USMLE scores 240 or better
Mailing address: Fortress of Solitude"

Ergo slam dunks are very rare.