Thank you for taking the time to respond!
I just started MS3 and want to do ortho. Recently got my Step 1 scores back so wanted input on what my chances are/advice going forward.
Step 1: 241
AOA: No (mostly Passes for preclinicals)
Have only completed IM thus far but honored it, surgery rotation in the Fall
Research: One Urology publication (2nd author), now starting some ortho projects (do NOT enjoy research but forcing myself to do it)
If I bust it the rest of the year (esp during surgery), get some ortho pubs along with LORs and apply broadly do I stand a reasonable chance of matching somewhere without a year off? Any advice going forward?
I just started MS3 and want to do ortho. Recently got my Step 1 scores back so wanted input on what my chances are/advice going forward.
Step 1: 241
AOA: No (mostly Passes for preclinicals)
Have only completed IM thus far but honored it, surgery rotation in the Fall
Research: One Urology publication (2nd author), now starting some ortho projects (do NOT enjoy research but forcing myself to do it)
If I bust it the rest of the year (esp during surgery), get some ortho pubs along with LORs and apply broadly do I stand a reasonable chance of matching somewhere without a year off? Any advice going forward?