Surg to Rads

[resident_doc]

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Hey guys,

I'm a FMG with 255 step1 and 233 step2 scores. I am a permanent resident. Currently a PGY1 prelim in surgery at a top University program. Thinking about switching to rads. I was wondering 😕 if this internship will help me land into a radio program, or should i look into spending an year in research before applying. Thanks!

 

[Docxter]

Hey guys,

I'm a FMG with 255 step1 and 233 step2 scores. I am a permanent resident. Currently a PGY1 prelim in surgery at a top University program. Thinking about switching to rads. I was wondering 😕 if this internship will help me land into a radio program, or should i look into spending an year in research before applying. Thanks!

Nobody can give you a definite answer, but I guess you knew that. The only surefire way to know is by applying and seeing how it goes as far as interviews and matching. You might get lucky and land a spot. You might get unlucky and be left unmatched; then you can focus on other things to boost your application, such as the research year you mentioned.

 

[resident_doc]

yeh, i guess ur correct docxter. But usually while applying for rads, how much of a role does RESEARCH play? I have heard that its almost nearly impossible to get without research. Is that true? and why is rads so competitive?

 

[Docxter]

Having done research is not really important for many community programs.