# of integrated spots

[ddmo]

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Out of curiosity, does anyone know about how many integrated spots are open in an average year? Thanks.

 

[slickster]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know about how many integrated spots are open in an average year? Thanks.

roughly 70 per year

 

[supafly007]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know about how many integrated spots are open in an average year? Thanks.

I'm sure someone very determined--or anal ;-) has counted

 

[HiddenTruth]

roughly 70 per year

with how many applicants and how many interviewees?

 

[mcindoe]

with how many applicants and how many interviewees?

Last year there were 78 spots. This year the programs received up to 250 applications, ranging from 200-240 at most places. The total number of interviewees is hard to calculate, because many applicants have several interviews. What I've noticed is that there are approximately 10-15 interviewees per available spot. However, there are places that interview close to 30 people for one available spot as well.

 

[HiddenTruth]

Last year there were 78 spots. This year the programs received up to 250 applications, ranging from 200-240 at most places. The total number of interviewees is hard to calculate, because many applicants have several interviews. What I've noticed is that there are approximately 10-15 interviewees per available spot. However, there are places that interview close to 30 people for one available spot as well.

but this is probably a specialty where most of the applicants are granted interviewees because most of them are stellar applicants to begin with, eh? So, it would be safe to say that for every 3 applicants, only 1 will get in. shytes, thats mad competetive. But, I guess most people are also applying for 5 yr gen surg spots.

 

[Pir8DeacDoc]

I would assume that there are a certain amount that really aren't all that stellar. I mean if you are qualified for GS and want to do plastics, why not give it a shot? Maybe a shot in the dark for some, but worth it. Worst case scenario you take a GS slot and try again later for the fellowship.

As an example that may or may not back up my point, I read on the Wake Forest site that the average applicant last year had a 220 step I. That seems to indicate a lower level of achievement (at least on step I) than might be expected. The way some folks talk, you'd think everyone that applies has a 250.

 

[HiddenTruth]

I would assume that there are a certain amount that really aren't all that stellar. I mean if you are qualified for GS and want to do plastics, why not give it a shot? Maybe a shot in the dark for some, but worth it. Worst case scenario you take a GS slot and try again later for the fellowship.

As an example that may or may not back up my point, I read on the Wake Forest site that the average applicant last year had a 220 step I. That seems to indicate a lower level of achievement (at least on step I) than might be expected. The way some folks talk, you'd think everyone that applies has a 250.

true

 

[Ergo]

I'm sure someone very determined--or anal ;-) has counted

Its a good idea to know exactly what opportunities exist as you commit yourself to application to any field, competitive or not.

 

[supafly007]

Its a good idea to know exactly what opportunities exist as you commit yourself to application to any field, competitive or not.

True dat!

I guess I was hoping someone would "fess up" to their count this year.

 

[GSresident]

I would definately try for combined/integrated spots if you are dead set on plastic surgery. It isn't any easier to get a fellowship now than it is to get an integrated program straight out of medical school. I just got back from U Mississippi and there were 3 people there who didn't match for a fellowship last year. One of them interviewed at 17 places and another at 14. All of them seemed like impressive and very nice people. I can't figure out why they wouldn't have matched. U Miss got 130 applications and invited 13 total including 3 from their own general surgery program. Its TOUGH now and it is only going to get tougher so if you have any inclinations to do plastic surgery then you better apply at the medical school level as well.