Specialties shut out with a 241 step 1 score

[rabbithunter]

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I am a US allopathic student exploring residency options with this score. What residency(s) should I not consider because it will be considered "low" chance?
Thanks

 

[PhillyMed777]

tell us a little more...
it's not only about step. at 241, people match into all kinds of "competitive" things

 

[dgu334]

None

 

[AlmostAnMD]

Nothing is shut out at 240+, if you find yourself unable to match to a specialty you're defective somewhere other than step 1 score

 

[Psai]

none of them

 

[blub1212]

All of them

 

[masaraksh]

Not many.... but probably Rad Onc (although thats anecdotal since I met someone this summer with a 260 from an Ivy school taking a year off to be competitive for that field). You're below avg for probably plastics, derm, ENT and very likely below avg for the direct Interventional Rads residencies opening up. Also the average for Ortho this past year was ~245 but I wouldn't say you should discount the specialty because of that score. Also, direct CT surgery is probably competitive...

 

[PhillyMed777]

Not many.... but probably Rad Onc (although thats anecdotal since I met someone this summer with a 260 from an Ivy school taking a year off to be competitive for that field). You're below avg for probably plastics, derm, ENT and very likely below avg for the direct Interventional Rads residencies opening up. Also the average for Ortho this past year was ~245 but I wouldn't say you should discount the specialty because of that score. Also, direct CT surgery is probably competitive...

yes, very anecdotal. Rad onc is competitive, but a 241 is more than enough. consult match data. average for rad onc is about 241.

Rad onc competition is more on the # of publications side and even more so, being able to match into a specific location (given the limited number of positions). But if one has solid stuff including research, and is willing to apply all around the country, it is completely doable. In fact, 44/50 matched with 231-240 and 53/55 matched with a 241-250 (i believe if they had at least one interview)

 

[TBV]

Stuck in family medicine, sorry bro.

 

[Stagg737]

None. Jeez this board has become insufferable

That's what happens when you let pre-meds into med school...

 

[CherryRedDracul]

None. Jeez this board has become insufferable

Quoted for emphasis.

 

[kenjixshadow]

That's what happens when you let pre-meds into med school...

Idk man, it's getting worse in allopathic forum - this thread, "What to do during m1 to ensure 250+," and "MCAT on CV?" 😆

 

[TwinsFan]

Solid step score, now do some research and make some connections in the field you are interested in. No specialty is off limits with a 241.

 

[rabbithunter]

Thanks for all the feedback. I guess I felt a bit uneasy since everyone here on SDN post 250+ score.

 

[Psai]

Just look through charting the outcomes for your desired specialties
http://www.nrmp.org/nrmpaamc-charting-outcomes-in-the-match/

If you looked at the anesthesia application thread 2 weeks ago, you would have seen that it looked like an ent thread. there was only one reported score below 250s when the actual average for anesthesia is in the 230s