NRMP 2013 Discussion Thread

[PrideNeverDie]

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Source: http://www.nrmp.org/data/advancedatatables2013.pdf

looks like anesthesiology concerns have affected the competitiveness of the specialty

also, weren't we supposed to cover the 9000 non-AMG spots in the next few years? we only increased our MD numbers by 800 and DO numbers by 300

 

[KnuxNole]

Source: http://www.nrmp.org/data/advancedatatables2013.pdf

looks like anesthesiology concerns have affected the competitiveness of the specialty

strong wtf at derm ... half of the 38 spots going to non-AMGs ... anyone know what is going on there?

also, weren't we supposed to cover the 9000 non-AMG spots in the next few years? we only increased our MD numbers by 800 and DO numbers by 300

Most people applying to derm apply for the PGY2 position, instead of the PGY1 position...and 86% of AMGs matched into that. As far as to why a little more than half of AMGs matched into a PGY1 derm position....beats me.

 

[PrideNeverDie]

Most people applying to derm apply for the PGY2 position, instead of the PGY1 position...and 86% of AMGs matched into that. As far as to why a little more than half of AMGs matched into a PGY1 derm position....beats me.

ya i saw that ... thanks for the clarification

 

[gasblaster]

looks like anesthesiology concerns have affected the competitiveness of the specialty

The number of spots offered in anesthesia expanded - more than any other subspecialty.

 

[JP2740]

i think the most alarming stat is ENT and ortho ... in past years, those specialties were 99+% AMGs, but dropped to 94% and 91%, respectively. are the Caribs taking these spots or some indian FMGs?

da fuq?

 

[xrevision]

Ortho and ENT are pretty much at their usual 90-95% Amg rate compared to past years.

 

[gasblaster]

I highly doubt it's Caribs but much more likely FMGs who have ridiculous stats/backgrounds. There are other medical schools in the world besides the Indian ones.

 

[projectlogic]

Seems like EM is getting more and more competitive.

 

[member1000765]

I think the stat that is being referenced is US Seniors, right? In specialties like ENT, there are a lot of second time applicants who are US grads, but they're no longer considered US seniors, which would account for the decrease in %US seniors matched.

 

[xrevision]

EM is definitely getting more competitive, but wait until hospitals realize that NPs/PAs can make the same calls to consults as ED docs ;D. I jest. It's a great specialty.

 

[PrideNeverDie]

I think the stat that is being referenced is US Seniors, right? In specialties like ENT, there are a lot of second time applicants who are US grads, but they're no longer considered US seniors, which would account for the decrease in %US seniors matched.

thanks for all the info