DO EM Programs Advice

[Dotsero]

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So this another one of those do I have a shot at EM posts. So here it goes.

I am a DO student, lower half of class, 86% avg, with research, lots of ECs, and 7 years experience as a ED RN. If I score avg to a bit above avg on the comlex, is it worth applying to DO EM programs? I have a number of ED docs that I have worked with who have written great LOCs.

What do you think?

 

[DrMom]

Pass everything (COMLEX, rotations, classes) on the first try. Do a few EM rotations at residency programs and show that you can work hard, work well with others, and aren't a medical idiot (they won't expect you to know everything, but you should know basics). You'll at least be in the running if you can do these things.

 

[13770]

Good advice👍

 

[DeLaughterDO]

So this another one of those do I have a shot at EM posts. So here it goes.

I am a DO student, lower half of class, 86% avg, with research, lots of ECs, and 7 years experience as a ED RN. If I score avg to a bit above avg on the comlex, is it worth applying to DO EM programs? I have a number of ED docs that I have worked with who have written great LOCs.

What do you think?

Alright, another ED RN to DO! Welcome to the club 👍

I agree with the reply above -board scores/etc may get you in the door, but a strong rotation at a residency can open more doors than anything else and will go farther for securing you a spot than any letter or number on your application.

Best of luck!

jd