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I'm an MSIII at a medical school in California. I'm considering anesthesia, along with two other specialties. My profile: Step 1: 242, no research (and I don't plan on it), no honors so far in 3rd year rotations, and may not honor any rotations (my evaluations are mediocre/average. My school does F/P/Honor for 3rd year, and so far I've passed). I don't have any anesthesia connections yet, but met one attending who was very encouraging and supportive, potentially a mentor or someone who I can contact who'll give good advice.
I'm definitely not shooting for UCSF/Stanford/UCSD, since I know those are very competitive and I don't have much of a chance. Last year some students at my school matched at UCLA. I think I would also be happy at UCLA/UCI/USC/Harbor/Cedars because they are located in SoCal, which I would like to experience living in. I would like to avoid UCD due to its location. I've heard not-so-good things about the USC, Harbor, and maybe Cedars on SDN, but I wonder how much of a difference it makes? I mean, does a mediocre/not-so-good program imply it's VERY BAD? Currently, I'm not very familiar with what makes a program good/bad.
Please let me know what you think my chances matching to CA anesthesia programs are, based on my profile so far. Thanks!
I'm definitely not shooting for UCSF/Stanford/UCSD, since I know those are very competitive and I don't have much of a chance. Last year some students at my school matched at UCLA. I think I would also be happy at UCLA/UCI/USC/Harbor/Cedars because they are located in SoCal, which I would like to experience living in. I would like to avoid UCD due to its location. I've heard not-so-good things about the USC, Harbor, and maybe Cedars on SDN, but I wonder how much of a difference it makes? I mean, does a mediocre/not-so-good program imply it's VERY BAD? Currently, I'm not very familiar with what makes a program good/bad.
Please let me know what you think my chances matching to CA anesthesia programs are, based on my profile so far. Thanks!