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Residency for DOs

Started by NUgirl
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Is it harder for DOs to get into residency than MDs since they're usually less well known? I really want to be a doctor, but I also want to make sure that I get into residency.
 
I have never heard of a DO not getting A residency, getting the one you want can be another story though.