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I am going to take step 1 in about 2 months. This is something that has been bugging me. I really want to go to California for residency. Are there many programs in the LA area?
I am going to take step 1 in about 2 months. This is something that has been bugging me. I really want to go to California for residency. Are there many programs in the LA area?
There are a lot of programs in the southern California area. The quality and selectivity is variable as well, suggesting that applicants who apply and interview broadly will have a good chance to match there.
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I would also like to know this about CA programs, I know there is a range... but what would be a safe score and what would be an average score if you are coming from a great school, have good recs, etc. - 220?
are the averages for the program published anywhere, like the mcat was for med school?
also, do most programs see your step 2 before they rank you?
Yes, just do your best. Other than the obvious top couple of programs,
Depends on your definition of competitive. Just grades/scores?
Common belief is UCLA and UCSF are most competitive (though rumors have gone around that UCSF mainly rests on its laurels and doesn't deserve this statu). UCSD, UCLA-Harbor, and Stanford are considered competitive as well. Irvine is probably another tier lower but still decent.
USC is an up and comer, but it, cedars, Loma Linda, UCLA-SFV are less competitive, to my understanding.
I haven't heard too many negative rumblings about UCSF in terms of recent residents, but have heard some negativity from potential applicants on the interview trail for the past 2 or so years. I think the reason that UCSF turns folks off is that it doesn't do much of a sales job.Common belief is UCLA and UCSF are most competitive (though rumors have gone around that UCSF mainly rests on its laurels and doesn't deserve this statu).
Agree with the above, though Stanford >> UCSD/Harbor-UCLA in terms of competitive. I'd also add San Mateo up there as competitive as Stanford and very self-selecting. I'd probably put UC Davis in the UCSD/Harbor-UCLA category.UCSD, UCLA-Harbor, and Stanford are considered competitive as well. Irvine is probably another tier lower but still decent.
Agree with that.USC is an up and comer, but it, cedars, Loma Linda, UCLA-SFV are less competitive, to my understanding.