OMFS Programs that have 4 and 6 year spots

[DrTacoElf]

I have a question about programs that have 4 and 6 year spots. Lets take UNC for instance. I've heard great things about this place. They have one 6 year spot and two 4 year spots I believe. Is it common for people to apply for both the 6 year and 4 year spot at a single program in order to increase chances of acceptance? Would that be screwy come interview time?


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[servitup]

It is advisable to apply to one or the other and not both. That said, the outgoing 6 year chief ranked UNC 6 #1, UNC 4 #2 and he matched to UNC 6. They will all ask you which one you want though and they invite a certain number of people to interview for each spot.

 

[toofache32]

I don't think it's that big of a deal. The quality of your training is dependent on things like good faculty, adequate case load, good didactics, etc.....not whether or not you get a medical degree. I think you have to see above the MD thing to realize you just want to be at UNC (or wherever) regardless of degree, because you like their training, period.

 

[DrTacoElf]

It is advisable to apply to one or the other and not both. That said, the outgoing 6 year chief ranked UNC 6 #1, UNC 4 #2 and he matched to UNC 6. They will all ask you which one you want though and they invite a certain number of people to interview for each spot.

Hmm interesting. So basically if you apply to both most likely you will only be interviewing for either the 4 year or 6 year. You can't really double dip

 

[servitup]

correct. same for vandy and emory FWIW. I say go for the 6 yr at UNC. They have an awesome program structure, a good med school which is inexpensive, and the 6 yr residents run the show.

 

[shabu2]

correct. same for vandy and emory FWIW. I say go for the 6 yr at UNC. They have an awesome program structure, a good med school which is inexpensive, and the 6 yr residents run the show.

+1 for emory, but med school is not cheap.