The general rule of thumb is rank 6-7 programs and that has a very high match rate for the applicant. I would shoot for that. There are always exceptions but that is the common thinking.
Most programs are interviewing ~10x the number of spots. So statistically, ~10 would be the answer. But people are not statistics. Acting normal and being personable goes a long way in an interview.
The more the merrier. Generally candidates improve their interview skills the more times they’ve gone on interviews.
Also you’ll meet a lot of friends along the way - even though you didn’t necessarily match at the same program you’ll stay in touch for years.
I’ve also seen candidates who interviewed at 12 or more programs and still didn’t match.
My advice to you is to goon as many interviews as possible. But I wouldn’t do more than 12-13.
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