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Hi there,
I am a graduating MS4 that did not match into a surgical sub specialty. I recently completed my first radiology rotation and I feel like it is a much better fit for me. I am going to be completing a surgery prelim year at my home institution and then apply to radiology this upcoming cycle.
Stats: 262 step 1, 269 step 2, AOA, 5 papers, 17 posters/abstracts. My research is around AI use in a surgical subspecialty and I have neuroimaging research from undergrad. Class rank is first quartile. Honored 6/7 rotations M3 year.
I think I didn't match initially because of strong internal competition (lots of classmates applied) and I felt that I just did not share the same enthusiasm as other students on my sub-I. I got along with everyone and received good feedback, but it didn't feel like a fit for me. I'm thankful this happened because I am excited about radiology and I want to make the most of not matching.
Are prelims applying viewed favorably or will I face an uphill battle? What can I do to maximize my chances of matching?
Thank you!
I am a graduating MS4 that did not match into a surgical sub specialty. I recently completed my first radiology rotation and I feel like it is a much better fit for me. I am going to be completing a surgery prelim year at my home institution and then apply to radiology this upcoming cycle.
Stats: 262 step 1, 269 step 2, AOA, 5 papers, 17 posters/abstracts. My research is around AI use in a surgical subspecialty and I have neuroimaging research from undergrad. Class rank is first quartile. Honored 6/7 rotations M3 year.
I think I didn't match initially because of strong internal competition (lots of classmates applied) and I felt that I just did not share the same enthusiasm as other students on my sub-I. I got along with everyone and received good feedback, but it didn't feel like a fit for me. I'm thankful this happened because I am excited about radiology and I want to make the most of not matching.
Are prelims applying viewed favorably or will I face an uphill battle? What can I do to maximize my chances of matching?
Thank you!
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