When is the best time to do audition rotations?

[toothless rufus]

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Is there a window where its the only time this can be done? Do you absolutely have to do an audition rotation to score a spot in a program for a competitive residency (DO or MD)? Is it very difficult (or impossible) to get into a DO or MD program in say, a University of California San Francisco or Stanford program?

 

[HunterGatherer]

Usually audition rotations are done early in 4th year. You want to have time to get your LOR to submit with your application and generally you want to apply early.

You don't have to do an audition rotation to land a spot in a competitive program but some programs only interview those that rotated through.

It is best to put this post in specialty forums of your choice as each field and program is different.

Is there a window where its the only time this can be done? Do you absolutely have to do an audition rotation to score a spot in a program for a competitive residency (DO or MD)? Is it very difficult (or impossible) to get into a DO or MD program in say, a University of California San Francisco or Stanford program?

 

[toothless rufus]

You don't have to do an audition rotation to land a spot in a competitive program but some programs only interview those that rotated through.

Would this information be on the program's website?

It is best to put this post in specialty forums of your choice as each field and program is different.

Will do as the time approaches; I just want a little general info now.

 

[Dr.Inviz]

Is there a window where its the only time this can be done? Do you absolutely have to do an audition rotation to score a spot in a program for a competitive residency (DO or MD)? Is it very difficult (or impossible) to get into a DO or MD program in say, a University of California San Francisco or Stanford program?

Good question, I was curious about Mayo (although FL does have a Mayo clinic, too), and I was also curious about some schools like Columbia too.

What is the difference b/w FL's Mayo Clinic and Minn's Mayo Clinic? I know the original one is located in Minn.; however, is there a big difference in the quality of the attendees and residents and the programs avail b/w the 2?

 

[HunterGatherer]

Go to the Graduate Medical forums on SDN. The interview process is just getting underway now and members are actively discussing these topics. Read the FAQ and stickies there.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=35

I don't think program websites would explicitly state that they have a preference for MD/PhD students, MD students, students who rotate through their program, ivy league schools, etc. These trends are discussed in the residency forums in the link above.