# of interviews for a DO

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You think 6 interviews for a thoroughly average DO is enough?

 

[splik]

according to the stats ranking 6 places is enough to be more likely than not to match (incidentally I ranked 6 places), however most people would suggest interviewing at about 10. really you can do less and more is expensive and tiring. I did feel very worried with only ranking 6 places (interviewed at more though) and for peace of mind would recommend more.

 

[peppy]

Depends on where you are interviewing. Any "reaches"? Definitely not enough.
I didn't match when I ranked 7 places, but some of those places were pretty prestigious/reach programs in hindsight. I believe that I would have matched if I had interviewed at just a few more places since some of those middle of the road places I cancelled interviews at courted me the next year. You do have a good chance of matching with just 6, but since the costs of not matching are so great, I would recommend adding at least 2-3 more just to be on the safe side.

 

[digitlnoize]

Depends on where you are interviewing. Any "reaches"? Definitely not enough.
I didn't match when I ranked 7 places, but some of those places were pretty prestigious/reach programs in hindsight. I believe that I would have matched if I had interviewed at just a few more places since some of those middle of the road places I cancelled interviews at courted me the next year. You do have a good chance of matching with just 6, but since the costs of not matching are so great, I would recommend adding at least 2-3 more just to be on the safe side.

It's just so hard to tell. I was a mediocre candidate, stats wise, very average, but wound up matching at my #1, despite going on 15 interviews and ranking 13.

Friends of mine matched at their #2 or 3 places even though they had better stats than me...so go figure.

I would personally rank at least 8-10 if you can, but according to the stats you SHOULD be safe with 6-7. But, it's really very hard to tell and very dependent on what your ranks are and who you are.

 

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I have 6 now, I guess I shouldn't discount getting more offers in the coming weeks. There are still 30 schools I haven't heard from.

 

[vistaril]

You think 6 interviews for a thoroughly average DO is enough?

depends on where they were, and what kind of vibe you got there....in some cases, 3 is more than enough....

 

[vistaril]

depends on where they were, and what kind of vibe you got there....in some cases, 3 is more than enough....

what I mean by this is if you are a decent american grad with no red flags and interview at...say...University of Kentucky because your fiance works there and thats where you really want to end up, there is a > 90% chance you will match there.

 

[digitlnoize]

I have 6 now, I guess I shouldn't discount getting more offers in the coming weeks. There are still 30 schools I haven't heard from.

Yeah, this about the boat I was in this time last year. You'll wind up with at least 20 offers, I'd bet. You'll be canceling left and right before you know it.

 

[twright]

You think 6 interviews for a thoroughly average DO is enough?

Depends where you are interviewing, depends whether you are a strong candidate, etc.
For someone else to tell you "I ranked at my #1" doesn't really mean anything. It could just mean they aimed pretty low but managed to convince themselves after the fact that they contrary to fact had aimed pretty high.

 

[Igor4sugry]

I would do at least 10. Match is getting more and more competitive.