Does anyone have a good sense for what the current screening cutoff is in Uro? I know it varies per program, but a few years ago people were able to ballpark it around 220 (in 2009 I think), so I was wondering if anyone could ballpark it now?
So 240 is still the magic number to hopefully match middle of the road programs?Our middle-of-the-road program used 230 as a cutoff this year. The majority of our candidates interviewed were >245. It's competitive as hell. Can you match with a 220? Sure. You better have something pretty incredible that makes you stand out though -- ie. impressive publications, amazing letters, phone calls from leaders in the field, AOA/great grades, and preferably multiple of the previously mentioned. Even then, it's an uphill battle. Program directors generally don't have time to read through the 250-300 applications for 1-3 spots. They have to start filtering, and usually it's board scores first.
So 240 is still the magic number to hopefully match middle of the road programs?
Do you know how competitive a peds urology fellowship is? (Eg can you apply and match from most schools or is it so competitive you need to try and match at a place with a fellowship at that hospital)