How many programs to apply to?

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How many pediatric residency programs do most people apply for? Is a number like 20-30 a good ballpark figure?

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LHCF said:
How many pediatric residency programs do most people apply for? Is a number like 20-30 a good ballpark figure?

That's likely overkill, in my opinion. If you applied to 30, you'd have a tough time scheduling 15 interviews without taking more than 1 month off. I applied to ~15. After about 7 interviews it got tiring.. I did 10 and felt it was plenty. I'd work on defining what kind of program interests you and narrow the list a bit.
 
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