Improving Residency Chances?

[Bathrover]

I was wondering what additional activities to partake in to increase chances for matching in a residency such as research, volunteering, touch points, etc?

 

[Leforte]

What residency are you interested in? Some require far more than others.

 

[Bathrover]

I was thinking more along the lines of residencies in general... what sets candidates apart?

 

[laricb]

I was thinking more along the lines of residencies in general... what sets candidates apart?

Class rank, STEP 1 Scores,Clinicals and how well you do on interviews. The rest if just cream on the pie.

 

[drcrispmd]

Step 2 scores are pretty important too. At least we weigh more on step 2 scores at my residency because it is more clinical knowledge and not just memorizing.

 

[Bathrover]

Thanks for this, I was still thinking more along the lines of things that are voluntary such as joining groups, volunteering, research, etc.

 

[Skip Intro]

What are "touch points"? Just curious.

-Skip

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Step scores (with early results) and US clinical experience, particularly a SubI in the field you're interested in at a well known US program, and your grades/transcript, are the most important things. Everything after that is icing. But, if you're wondering what type of icing is best, then research if you're interested in univeristy based programs. But a great research project will not compensate for a poor Step 2 score.