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Hey everyone,
Apologies in advance I as know this issue has been discussed in previous threads. I am a third year applying for Ophtho this year with a 246, early interest in ophtho manifested through Ophtho related EC's, lots of great Ophtho research, pubs, + mentors, etc. but a less than stellar third year record. The only things I have honored are Ophtho and Neurology; pretty much HP'd everything else except a Pass in Surgery. Today I received my medicine grade (HP) and was really disappointed because I felt I tried so so hard on this rotation. Dean's letter comments throughout the year have been very positive, but somehow I end up falling short on these rotations on the final grade, usually b/c of the shelf.
When I met with the Chair of the Ophtho Department at my school, he seemed confident that I will match but made me feel very insecure about my 3rd year grades. (e.g. "What happened in _______ rotation?", or "you have a great Step 1 why are you not honoring these shelfs?")
I have a tremendous passion for Ophthalmology and I know at this point I have to concentrate on finishing strong with OB/Peds and on my Ophtho AI's and Aways. That being said, I can't help but wonder how much I have shot myself in the foot and wasted such a great opportunity, or how this is going to come back to haunt me during the residency application process. Doubts are starting to set in.
I am wondering if anyone recommends I should do a Medicine AI early in the year (if possible) and try to honor it to make up for the lack of 3rd year honors. Or just stick to Ophtho AI's, Aways, and do it later?
Apologies in advance I as know this issue has been discussed in previous threads. I am a third year applying for Ophtho this year with a 246, early interest in ophtho manifested through Ophtho related EC's, lots of great Ophtho research, pubs, + mentors, etc. but a less than stellar third year record. The only things I have honored are Ophtho and Neurology; pretty much HP'd everything else except a Pass in Surgery. Today I received my medicine grade (HP) and was really disappointed because I felt I tried so so hard on this rotation. Dean's letter comments throughout the year have been very positive, but somehow I end up falling short on these rotations on the final grade, usually b/c of the shelf.
When I met with the Chair of the Ophtho Department at my school, he seemed confident that I will match but made me feel very insecure about my 3rd year grades. (e.g. "What happened in _______ rotation?", or "you have a great Step 1 why are you not honoring these shelfs?")
I have a tremendous passion for Ophthalmology and I know at this point I have to concentrate on finishing strong with OB/Peds and on my Ophtho AI's and Aways. That being said, I can't help but wonder how much I have shot myself in the foot and wasted such a great opportunity, or how this is going to come back to haunt me during the residency application process. Doubts are starting to set in.
I am wondering if anyone recommends I should do a Medicine AI early in the year (if possible) and try to honor it to make up for the lack of 3rd year honors. Or just stick to Ophtho AI's, Aways, and do it later?