Getting ready to apply -- 40 programs excessive?

[bkpa2med]

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[eljefe]

are you couples matching?

are you a felon?

If those answers are no, 40 programs is too many.

If you have no geographic preference, I guess you can always see what kind of offers you get.. I probably wouldn't actually interview at more than a dozen (that's a lot too).

 

[bkpa2med]

Thanks for the response. No I'm not a felon and am not couple matching. I appreciate your input. I just have no clue what programs are considered middle tier/low tier. I believe only a handful are top tier correct?

 

[bkpa2med]

Any other thoughts?

 

[eljefe]

since no other bites,

it's not fair to the programs to try to name less competitive ones...but usually think smaller programs in smaller towns

 

[bkpa2med]

since no other bites,

it's not fair to the programs to try to name less competitive ones...but usually think smaller programs in smaller towns

I guess I'll stick with the ones I am applying too and hope I get decent feedback. Thanks alot!

 

[Taus]

Hey guys/gals,

So I'm beginning to get a little anxious. Already applied to osteopathic internships but am applying to 42 PM&R programs come Sept 1.

IMO... I really think that you would be wasting a lot of time and money applying to that many programs. See below..

A little about myself -- Ranked in the middle 50% of my class, COMLEX Step 1 480, COMLEX Step 2 taking next monday.

-You're a DO, a neutral factor at worst in the overwhelming majority of PM&R programs

-Your grades are right around average... PM&R is becoming more competitive, but this still ain't derm or plastics. That shouldn't be a real big red flag on your application (vs failing boards, courses, etc). Class grades are done...step 1 is done... try to improve a little on Step 2, but +/- a few points of the avg shouldn't take you out of the running for the majority of programs.

Had rehab interest throughout undergrad, worked as a prosthetist assitant in undergrad.

-Solid evidence of prior interest and relevant exposure to the field

I have done 2 rotations in PM&R - 1 outpatient and the other inpatient (SCI, MSK) at Mt Sinai (NYC). Will be doing one more rotation at NYU Rusk in October.

-3 PM&R rotations shows a strong interest in the field...definitely a plus.

Currently have 4 LoR (2 PM&R, 1 Peds and 1 IM). I don't know if I'm going crazy yet but I hope applying broadly will be fine. My rotation at Mt Sinai was excellent - worked with PD as well and got great feedback.

-Good work, another positive part of your app here (unless Dr. Herrera was just bs'ing you...jk)

But I don't want to limit myself as I definitely want to match somewhere.

Will I have a decent shot at many programs? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

- I really do think that you have a decent shot at many programs. Sure, you may not be a lock on the short list of "elite" programs, but you never know. Search this forum for the programs that repeatedly get listed somewhere in the very good->great category. There are probably 20 or so on that arbitrary list and there are many less-mentioned programs that offer solid training. 40 really does seem like way to much for you. 20 would even be pushing it IMO unless you're really not revealing a glaring negative component of your application (or you're just a total d-bag...😉 )
Best of luck

 

[bkpa2med]

Taus,

Thanks alot for the detailed writeup. It's always good to hear something from those who have been through the process. I really appreciate it!