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so how exactly does it work in radiation oncology? the spirit of the NRMP suggests ranking programs based on your true preferences, programs are supposed to do the same, and then voila! (hopefully).
i hear that with so few positions per program, programs rank highly those students they 1) like very much but also 2) who communicate (directly or through faculty) "i am ranking you number 1."??
i understand both are neccessary to solidify chances of matching.
a few different residents have told me that you are therefore at a serious disadvantage at your non-number 1 program. basically match at number 1 or fall way down the ladder.
is any of this true?
i hear that with so few positions per program, programs rank highly those students they 1) like very much but also 2) who communicate (directly or through faculty) "i am ranking you number 1."??
i understand both are neccessary to solidify chances of matching.
a few different residents have told me that you are therefore at a serious disadvantage at your non-number 1 program. basically match at number 1 or fall way down the ladder.
is any of this true?