scores for neurology

[tiredofstudying]

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anybody have an idea about what type of scores they are looking for neurology?

 

[tideleonheart]

anybody have an idea about what type of scores they are looking for neurology?

Neurology isn't especially competitive. The average USMLE is a 220 or so. As with all of medicine, prestigious programs are more selective, newer/less known programs are less selective.

Try your best to score as high as possible. You can never take it again! Higher score = more options! Also try to be a well rounded applicant.

 

[mercaptovizadeh]

anybody have an idea about what type of scores they are looking for neurology?

Score as well as you can. Imagine that you need a 260. Keep your options open.

As with IM or peds, the reality is that a 230 will probably get you into almost any neuro program in the country, if the rest of your application is excellent, i.e. the clinical rotations. With a PhD, they will be recruiting you.

 

[tiredofstudying]

great thanks guys! i got a 216 which i'm not really that happy about...do you think it is still realistic to get into a good program?

 

[tideleonheart]

great thanks guys! i got a 216 which i'm not really that happy about...do you think it is still realistic to get into a good program?

Absolutely you can get into a good program! Your 216 is an average score, which is great. That means 50% of all medical students scored BELOW you! Just don't be stupid about applying. Apply broadly - to some upper tier programs, mid tier programs, and low safety programs. Make your application solid by getting good 3rd/4th year grades and doing some audition rotations. See if you can get good LORs from some neurologists.

 

[mercaptovizadeh]

great thanks guys! i got a 216 which i'm not really that happy about...do you think it is still realistic to get into a good program?

Yes. I think they will appreciate your PhD/research more. Just make sure you get honors at least on neurology and internal medicine, and excel in your research and clinical electives, and I think you'll do well.

 

[tiredofstudying]

Yes. I think they will appreciate your PhD/research more. Just make sure you get honors at least on neurology and internal medicine, and excel in your research and clinical electives, and I think you'll do well.

i had accidently chosen the wrong option and didnt realize it. i am only a medical student not a MD/PhD student. odds still good for getting into a decent residency program?

 

[Pinkertinkle]

i had accidently chosen the wrong option and didnt realize it. i am only a medical student not a MD/PhD student. odds still good for getting into a decent residency program?

step 1 is only one piece of the puzzle. How are your rotation evals? Research? Other interesting things?

 

[tiredofstudying]

step 1 is only one piece of the puzzle. How are your rotation evals? Research? Other interesting things?

i start rotations in september...and will be doing some research b/f that hopefully if it works out...any advice for rotations?