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I know this question has been asked in the past but times have changed.
Formerly, it appeared Ortho was tougher because of the better lifestyle, shorter residency, simpler cases, better outcomes, and similar money.
It seems now that Neurosurgery has become tougher. Anyone know why?
I see in the recent NRMP data that very few DOs/IMGs matched Neurosurgery compared to Ortho. Obviously very few in Ortho too, but for example 0 US IMG matched NSGY while 10 matched Ortho. Secondly, Neurosurgery apparently requires much more research (is this true?). NSGY also filled 100% of slots. While Ortho has a point or two step 1 advantage, this doesn't mean anything.
Would it be fair to say Ortho leans more toward numbers, grades, interview skills and NSGY leans more toward research and prestige of school?
Formerly, it appeared Ortho was tougher because of the better lifestyle, shorter residency, simpler cases, better outcomes, and similar money.
It seems now that Neurosurgery has become tougher. Anyone know why?
I see in the recent NRMP data that very few DOs/IMGs matched Neurosurgery compared to Ortho. Obviously very few in Ortho too, but for example 0 US IMG matched NSGY while 10 matched Ortho. Secondly, Neurosurgery apparently requires much more research (is this true?). NSGY also filled 100% of slots. While Ortho has a point or two step 1 advantage, this doesn't mean anything.
Would it be fair to say Ortho leans more toward numbers, grades, interview skills and NSGY leans more toward research and prestige of school?
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