Matching last few years

[SMC123]

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I was curious to know if there is a way to access what programs have had trouble matching or filling positions in the last few years? Or maybe a spreadsheet with how many residents each program takes per year? I failed my comlex first time and got a 475 the second attempt. I would like to figure out if I have a realistic shot at a lower tier program at this point or if I should be aiming towards primary care

 

[RangerBob]

I know a number of people have failed step 1 and still matched into PM&R. I don't know about comlex since I'm less familiar with it, so I don't know what a 475 means. But if that's a solid score and if your clerkship grades and LORs are all strong as well, you'd probably still be able to get into a good program. If everything is less-than-stellar, then you still have a chance at PM&R--there are definitely less competitive programs out there.

Regardless of how competitive you think you are, I think it's worth applying if PM&R is your first choice--just apply to every program out there if your concerned about competitiveness. And apply to primary care positions in addition if it really looks like an uphill battle.

But regarding your question about looking up programs that have trouble filling, I don't know other than to try and look up old unmatched lists. This year only one program didn't fill, but I don't know which one it was (only applicants who didn't match are privy to that information, and they are not actually supposed to disclose that information).

 

[nonotphysicist]

I know of several individuals with lower scores than that who received multiple interviews at mid/low tier institutions, but did not fail. You will screen out of many places having failed once, so you should apply very broadly.

General info: COMLEX is curved to 500 with a SD of 81 points. Minimum passing score is 400. So something in the 470s might compare roughly to a USMLE in the low 210s.

 

[Brent8927]

I agree with nonotphysicist that applying broadly is a wise decision--in fact applying to every PM&R program might not hurt if the OP is really set on PM&R.