Radiology with 220?

[orthomyxostudent]

Is radiology possible for a DO student with 220? Considering diagnostic radiology but considering my score I am a bit hesitant. What should I do to improve my chances?

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[Kr#36]

Go look at the charting outcomes.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Please read charting outcomes.

 

[orthomyxostudent]

Thank you!

 

[Dr Tapatio]

https://mk0nrmp3oyqui6wqfm.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Charting-Outcomes-in-the-Match-2020_DO-Senior_final.pdf

It's certainly not impossible, but as it currently stands, it seems that 7 matched and 4 did not (with 220). This to me tells me that step 2 will be the determining factor as it seems almost everyone >240 managed to match. Do you have more to your application such as research? Attending conferences? Being in the radiology interest group? Plans of auditions?

 

[Billroth_III]

Not my specialty of interest, but what kind of research do those trying to match rads typically pursue?

 

[Dr Tapatio]

Not my specialty of interest, but what kind of research do those trying to match rads typically pursue?

Not my field either, but I imagine anything involving imaging would be seen positively

 

[Ho0v-man]

You can match. But below 230 your odds drop off pretty hard. You’ll have to be very geographically flexible. If you absolutely have to live in a major city or a specific region of the country, you’re gonna have a rough time.

FWIW, I know a guy who matched two years ago with a <200 step 1. He got over 10 interviews too. Like a poster above said, I think the key was that he had a 240+ step 2.

 

[FutureDoctor5000]

You can match. But below 230 your odds drop off pretty hard. You’ll have to be very geographically flexible. If you absolutely have to live in a major city or a specific region of the country, you’re gonna have a rough time.

FWIW, I know a guy who matched two years ago with a <200 step 1. He got over 10 interviews too. Like a poster above said, I think the key was that he had a 240+ step 2.

Nah the charting outcomes say otherwise, between 221-230 there is a (18 out of 19) 94% chance you will match, even below a 220 it’s at a 64%

 

[NecrotizingFasciitis]

Not my specialty of interest, but what kind of research do those trying to match rads typically pursue?

Research isn't as important in rads unless you are going for upper-mid tier/upper-tier programs who are known for their research and want residents interested in research.

Everywhere else (mid-tier academic & below) is just looking for someone who did well on boards (esp. Step 1, NOT Level 1) and seems like a relatively normal individual for the most part.

 

[Ho0v-man]

Nah the charting outcomes say otherwise, between 221-230 there is a (18 out of 19) 94% chance you will match, even below a 220 it’s at a 64%

Oops. I was going from memory and it’s apparently flawed. You’re correct. The big drop off happens below 221. OP is technically in that range though. Still needs to be geographically flexible.