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DO vs Post Bacc for Orthopaedics

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1. Don't count on transferring from DO to MD. For all intents and purposes, it's impossible.

2. DOs can match MD Ortho. It's rare, but it happens. LECOM -B had one in their 08 (first) class.

3. DO Ortho residencies are supposedly great, and hardworking DOs fill them every year.