crazy_sherm said:
Probably around 85+ on boards and top 15% rank. Pedo tends to have slightly lower academic requirements than other specialties, they tend to focus more on personality and fit.
While it's certainly doable with an 85 things are certainly more competitive than in the past. To be competitive at this point it really takes 90+. Of course there are always exceptions with regards to extracurriculars, etc. I know at our program our board avg is prob. in the low to mid 90s.
Getting the interview is the key. The rest is all about personality. That's the great part...it can't be bs'd. I don't care if someone comes in w/ 99 boards and top in the class, if they are annoying and the residents don't like them then they won't get in, period. And the ones who try to fake it and be what they think we want them to be, we can see right through it.
My advice to all those who will be going through the interview process is to be yourself. It may not be the easiest advice, but it's what we as residents want to see. You'll be surprised, residents have a lot of pull at many programs. All it takes is rubbing one or two people the wrong way and it will be it for you. I'm not saying it to intimidate, moreso to bring it to your attention.