Let's hypothetically say one just has a average stats (GPA / class rank) but didn't do too well on part 1 and hasn't yet taken part II. Retaking part 1 is out of the question now that the NBDE has changed the rules. This person has done a number of OMFS externships (4-5) and extracurriculars (volunteer, OMFS related research, OMFS/anesthesiology related publication). The person has a STRONG interest in the field and work ethic to do whatever it takes. They have gotten to know her/his OMFS faculty and residents at their school, so suppose they are able to get strong recs from the faculty.
Now this person KNOWS their chances are slim, what would be the most appropriate thing to do if the person is determined on getting into OMFS (feel free to throw me more perio allstar jokes)?
1) 1-yr OMFS Internship?
2) GPR?
3) Take the MCAT?!? Can any current residents, PDs, OMFS faculty, or related comment if this would even add anything to anything to an app?
4) Pursue an MS in Anatomy and rock the hell out of it?
5) Give up? --- no not really an option!
Now this person KNOWS their chances are slim, what would be the most appropriate thing to do if the person is determined on getting into OMFS (feel free to throw me more perio allstar jokes)?
1) 1-yr OMFS Internship?
2) GPR?
3) Take the MCAT?!? Can any current residents, PDs, OMFS faculty, or related comment if this would even add anything to anything to an app?
4) Pursue an MS in Anatomy and rock the hell out of it?
5) Give up? --- no not really an option!