Well, basically, i thought about ophthalmology since i entered medical school but was never 100% sure. Our ophtho is a very clinical based program with not much research going on. Basically all i did to look into my interest was rotate with a doc or two for a few weeks during my second year (OR/clinic). I really ejoyed the time i spent with them. Then boards came around and 3rd year started so i havent been able to do much else. My step 1 board scores were only 228/92 (not as high as i wanted). My grades are not stellar, started off well by honoring physiology/biochem but then personal problems kept me in a slump for two years which was most unfortunate...anyhow, out of the slump now, back to my happy self, however im afraid i might have ruined my chances at ophtho. Basically publications wise, all i have done is help author/edit a book coming out through blackwells publishing called "board busters for step 2" - i edited the surgery section and authored part of it (although i am unfortunately only going to be labeled an author) -- will this help at all or no?
And what can i do now, to strenghthen my application? Our school also likes to put ppl on probation for smaller things, so unfortunately that is something ive had to deal with as well? Basically, str8 up, how much trouble am I in as far as getting an optho spot, and again, what can i do to help my chances? All i know is theo nly field id be truly happy in is ophtho because of how much i want to do it.
THANKS
PS: CONGRATS to all of u who matched this year, u are my role models
(sorry for making this so long)
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And what can i do now, to strenghthen my application? Our school also likes to put ppl on probation for smaller things, so unfortunately that is something ive had to deal with as well? Basically, str8 up, how much trouble am I in as far as getting an optho spot, and again, what can i do to help my chances? All i know is theo nly field id be truly happy in is ophtho because of how much i want to do it.
THANKS
PS: CONGRATS to all of u who matched this year, u are my role models
(sorry for making this so long)
NEW TO THE FORUM