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Hey guys,
I'm an M3 who always thought she'd be an oncologist. I always found imaging interesting, but figured there was no way I could do without patient contact. After doing a few rotations, as well as a radiology elective, I've realized that's not the case and there's a very real possibility that I will end up as a radiologist. Thinking forward to my application next year, I just wanted to know what I can do to make my application competitive for a possible radiology match. If it matters, my dream programs are midwestern, like Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Minnesota.
Step 1: 255
Class rank: top half
Clinicals: mix of P and HP so far, hoping to HP out. Our school has kind of overcorrected for prior class' grade inflation for clinical years, so I'm not hopeful for any H. Will this be a problem?
Research: almost none. A few weeks of bench work over M1 summer, no publications.
Standard ECs. A few interest groups, some free clinic volunteering, and a handful of hours at the ASPCA.
No idea where I'm getting my letters of recommendation yet. Hopeful for IM. Might ask my pediatrics attending as well.
I've got about a year to boost my app - any advice from those of you that have done well on the interview trail/match? How bad is not having research or 3rd year honors?
Also - I've seen mixed reports on the value of aways. I was wondering if anyone had advice on whether aways can only hurt you or not. Thanks!
I'm an M3 who always thought she'd be an oncologist. I always found imaging interesting, but figured there was no way I could do without patient contact. After doing a few rotations, as well as a radiology elective, I've realized that's not the case and there's a very real possibility that I will end up as a radiologist. Thinking forward to my application next year, I just wanted to know what I can do to make my application competitive for a possible radiology match. If it matters, my dream programs are midwestern, like Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Minnesota.
Step 1: 255
Class rank: top half
Clinicals: mix of P and HP so far, hoping to HP out. Our school has kind of overcorrected for prior class' grade inflation for clinical years, so I'm not hopeful for any H. Will this be a problem?
Research: almost none. A few weeks of bench work over M1 summer, no publications.
Standard ECs. A few interest groups, some free clinic volunteering, and a handful of hours at the ASPCA.
No idea where I'm getting my letters of recommendation yet. Hopeful for IM. Might ask my pediatrics attending as well.
I've got about a year to boost my app - any advice from those of you that have done well on the interview trail/match? How bad is not having research or 3rd year honors?
Also - I've seen mixed reports on the value of aways. I was wondering if anyone had advice on whether aways can only hurt you or not. Thanks!
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