Is matching diagnostic radiology impossible? Many Red flags.

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Hey all.

I'm a US MD in a low tier medical school.

My red flags: I passed with all C's my first year, but failed a course and had to remediate it. Then, I failed 3 courses in my second year and had to repeat the entire year. Passed with all C's. Have no research. little to none extracurriculars/leadership.
The rest of my application: Passed step 1 on my first try, All honors in my clerkships, USMLE 2CK of 270.
Other miscellaneous things about me: I can speak multiple languages fluently and i'm into programming lol

I want to try my chances at Diagnostic radiology. I have rotated in the department and have radiology and non-rads LORs. The reason I don't have any research on is because I discovered the specialty late into my third year.


Note: I will be applying broadly of course, but I'm still unsure if radiology is just a far-off dream, especially in desirable locations (eg. California, Texas, New york, washington) I honestly don't see myself in anything else.. Maybe Path?

 

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Your stellar record after your preclinical years should make up for it. If there's a story behind your failures the first two years include it on your application.