Hi All,
I'm an MS3 at a school in the midwest. Had been set on pursuing general surgery originally, but recently made the switch to Ortho after rotating through and discussing with faculty and residents. Since then I've been trying to get myself some more experience in the field and was wanting some input on my app as far as competitiveness for aways and residency.
Step 1: 255
Grades: All HP on 3rd year clinicals thus far (medicine included). Surgery is pending and will likely be HP or H, more likely HP
Research: Currently finishing a couple projects in the Gen surg and cardiothoracic departments. These will likely result in a publication or presentation. Also have several other presentations and one previous publication, none related to ortho yet.
I'm currently taking a second ortho elective and working to get involved in some ortho research here at my school. I understand that is probably one of the weakest points of my application. For aways, I was thinking of trying to do one in the west coast, east coast, and either the south or Chicago area.
I've been reading these forums for a little while now and I've got to say it has helped a ton thus far. Was just wondering if my chances were ok for ortho/ways to better my app. Any thoughts on aways would also be greatly appreciated.
I'm an MS3 at a school in the midwest. Had been set on pursuing general surgery originally, but recently made the switch to Ortho after rotating through and discussing with faculty and residents. Since then I've been trying to get myself some more experience in the field and was wanting some input on my app as far as competitiveness for aways and residency.
Step 1: 255
Grades: All HP on 3rd year clinicals thus far (medicine included). Surgery is pending and will likely be HP or H, more likely HP
Research: Currently finishing a couple projects in the Gen surg and cardiothoracic departments. These will likely result in a publication or presentation. Also have several other presentations and one previous publication, none related to ortho yet.
I'm currently taking a second ortho elective and working to get involved in some ortho research here at my school. I understand that is probably one of the weakest points of my application. For aways, I was thinking of trying to do one in the west coast, east coast, and either the south or Chicago area.
I've been reading these forums for a little while now and I've got to say it has helped a ton thus far. Was just wondering if my chances were ok for ortho/ways to better my app. Any thoughts on aways would also be greatly appreciated.