surgery residency for FMGs or DOs?

[vipergts66]

all things being equal, do you think a FMG with a MD degree stands a better chance than a DO at obtaining allopathic categorical general surgery residencies? thanks

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[toxic-megacolon]

all things being equal

D.O.

 

[PatrickBateman]

D.O.

Without a doubt.

 

[McGillGrad]

Depends on whether the FMG is an IMG with US citizenship and excellent scores and LORs from US clinicals, or a non-citizen with average stats.