Realistic Advice sought

[esposo]

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Tell me the truth guys. I don't mind if it's harsh but I want the straight up no holds barred truth.

I'm a DO and an first year student. I'm going to be a 5th year because I had to drop a class. I have done a lot better since then even getting A's on most of my exams. My aspirations have always been to do general surgery.

I'm going to get an additional MS with my extra year.

Do I have any hope of matching into a general surgery residency in the future? Or should I be realistic and start looking at other fields?

 

[Winged Scapula]

Its WAY too early to be making those decisions because:

a) the competitiveness of most fields waxes and wanes; gen surgery might be an easier match in 4 years when you're ready;

b) in general your first two years are less important than your clinical years, LORs and USMLE/COMLEX scores;

c) as long as you show improvement your first year debacle might not be held over your head

and most importantly,

d) if its what you've "always wanted to do" shouldn't you at least try before giving up?