question about when to start applying to programs..

[andwhat]

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Can someone please inform me -- in which month is a good time to apply for Anesthesiology? I am going to send my material into ERAS very soon, and I should have my LORs ready very soon as well. Can someone please inform me which month, or even which part of which month, is a good time to apply to various Anesthesiology programs? I have heard from others that most of the interviews are conducted in November / December. In that case, am I safe to apply in October? Can someone please please help me out with this?
Thanks so much!

 

[VentdependenT]

Apply as early as possible. It affords one the opportunity to choose their interview dates more liberally. This goes for everyone in every field in every profession.

 

[2ndyear]

Yeah, apply the first day that you can, September something if I remember right. You may have an interview or two at the tail end of November, but most by far will be in Dec/Jan, even the first week of Feb if you so desire.

 

[andwhat]

I really appreciate the advice!

 

[Catfish John]

On a similar note, I heard that interviews kinda start to slow down for a week or 2 at the end of Decemeber...anyone find this to be true? Also, do many places schedule interviews on the weekends?

Thanx

 

[nchhabra]

On a similar note, I heard that interviews kinda start to slow down for a week or 2 at the end of Decemeber...anyone find this to be true? Also, do many places schedule interviews on the weekends?

Thanx

From my experience that was true. Many programs didn't interview from a little before Christmas to a couple of days after New Years. I interviewed at one place that did the interview on Saturday. Friday was the tour and the social aspect which started at noon (Emory).

 

[Catfish John]

Thanks for the response...that's some good news...

While we're at it, maybe someone who has been there can solve this puzzle for me:

On Step 1 I scored 226.

I'd like to take Step 2 early November because of busy schedule early 4th year, and expect to do as good or better. Should I rework my schedule to get my results back earlier so I am not rejected off the bat from better programs, or can I get by until my Step 2 scores arrive in December?

BTW, American grad, allopathic average med school, mid third of class, excellent grades 3rd year, should have excellent LORs.

Appreciate the insight guys!

 

[VentdependenT]

you won't get rejected right off the bat from top programs with what you have. just land those letters and get some gas and cc rotations under your belt.