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Looking for some input from people who are going for ENT.
I'm an MS3 who recently discovered I like the OR way more than I thought I would. I had a chance to work with some ENTs and really enjoyed my time studying those cases though I have NOT had a formal ENT rotation. I am a bit concerned as I realize I have to make a decision regarding my future specialty relatively soon and ENT, should I choose to pursue it, is quite competitive. A bit of background...
Step 1 250+ and Level 1 700+
Top 10%
Honors in IM, no other clinical grades to report
Lots of student leadership (ie. Class president, founder of several organizations, etc)
One 2nd author publication in vascular surgery prior to medical school; one case report publication submitted from EM rotation
I recognize I am in a strong place academically but am wondering if that is enough for something as competitive as ENT...anecdotes welcome
Questions:
When is the latest that I need to decide speciality so that I have a chance at landing some audition rotations?
How can I demonstrate an interest in the field despite not having had a rotation in the field?
How important will it be to have research if I plan on applying to former AOA programs?
Please let me know anything else you think I should know.
Thanks for all your help!
I'm an MS3 who recently discovered I like the OR way more than I thought I would. I had a chance to work with some ENTs and really enjoyed my time studying those cases though I have NOT had a formal ENT rotation. I am a bit concerned as I realize I have to make a decision regarding my future specialty relatively soon and ENT, should I choose to pursue it, is quite competitive. A bit of background...
Step 1 250+ and Level 1 700+
Top 10%
Honors in IM, no other clinical grades to report
Lots of student leadership (ie. Class president, founder of several organizations, etc)
One 2nd author publication in vascular surgery prior to medical school; one case report publication submitted from EM rotation
I recognize I am in a strong place academically but am wondering if that is enough for something as competitive as ENT...anecdotes welcome
Questions:
When is the latest that I need to decide speciality so that I have a chance at landing some audition rotations?
How can I demonstrate an interest in the field despite not having had a rotation in the field?
How important will it be to have research if I plan on applying to former AOA programs?
Please let me know anything else you think I should know.
Thanks for all your help!