psychiatry program suggestions

[underwood0130]

Just wanted people's opinions in terms of what programs I should apply to (and maybe do audition rotations at places where I might be more competitive this summer). Also how many programs should I apply in general? 30? 40?

Currently a third year at a US allopathic school (average state school).
Rank: I don't know. Probably bottom third
Step 1: 196 (first attempt)
Step 2: don't know yet. Planning to take it in August/September
Clinic rotation grades so far: Medicine B, Family med A-, Neuro B+, Psych A, Child Psych A, Peds A, Surgery: n/a yet

Research: Some. 1 publication from undergrad. A research fellowship on a public health project between 1st and 2nd year
Extracurricular: Involved in leadership for psych interest group. Some volunteering with high school students

I am mainly interested in academic/university programs in the northeast and California (family ties), but also open to some programs in the south and west (arizona, oregon, utah, etc). Interested in going into academic medicine.

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[wolfvgang22]

You could probably apply to 20 and interview at 5 to 10 and do just fine.
Also, from my experience nobody seems to care if you are in bottom third. I graduated #5 in my class and nobody cared, if they even knew. Step scores mattered a lot more.

 

[hamstergang]

You could probably apply to 20 and interview at 5 to 10 and do just fine.

I know it's probably safe to rank 5 in general, but I think ranking a few more would be better. And just in case some place seems terrible after interviewing there, you should interview at more than 5 to be safe. So I'm aim to the higher end of 5-10, but do agree that applying to 30-40 is probably more than necessary.

 

[underwood0130]

Any west coast/northeast academic programs that might be a good "match" based on my stats?

 

[notdeadyet]

Any west coast/northeast academic programs that might be a good "match" based on my stats?

The 196 Step 1 is going to make any west coast academic program a long shot. Not impossible, so apply anyway and if you get an interview invite, you've got a shot, but it's a long one.

 

[Shikima]

Any port in a storm...

 

[J ROD]

According to Charting Outcomes, you need to rank 10-12 programs. So I would apply to about 30 programs esp since you want to try West Coast.

I know someone that did not rank enough and not match in Psy so I would rank enough to make sure you do. And make sure not to do more competitive programs only too. Try and get a good mix.

 

[Leo Aquarius]

Forget a big name Cali program. Try the little guys, like Kern. The further inland you go, the less competitive.

 

[hopefuldoc97239]

Any west coast/northeast academic programs that might be a good "match" based on my stats?

with your Step 1 score, i think california academic (university) programs will be pretty difficult.

the community-based programs in california (not including San Mateo) are more within your reach if you're really serious about staying in california.

definitely apply to Oregon if you're committed to a west-coast university based program, less competitive than UW or any of the UC's, but still an academic program

 

[underwood0130]

How about programs like University of Utah, Colorado, U of A?