Hello everyone- I have a truckonthrough/delayayearwhichseemslikeaneternity question.
My experiences so far are heavily biased towards another surgical subspecialty with several research projects (no pubs, 1 natl conference poster), volunteer efforts, etc in that field. I trucked through med school blind and didn't realize that an even more awesome field existed until I ran across ortho on surgery and fell in love. BUT, I have no research in the field.
I have the opportunity to take a year off for research, but can also pick up a case report, or again, truck on through. My stats are 248 Step 1, HP/H 1st and 2nd year, so far only HP 3rd year. I am not pursuing a strictly academic career full and prestige, and would be equally happy at a community program.
With all that said, I would absolutely love any input anyone can give. And I am no stranger to med forums so I know how hated these WHAT ARE MY ChAnCeS?!?!?! threads are. Thanks everyone!
My experiences so far are heavily biased towards another surgical subspecialty with several research projects (no pubs, 1 natl conference poster), volunteer efforts, etc in that field. I trucked through med school blind and didn't realize that an even more awesome field existed until I ran across ortho on surgery and fell in love. BUT, I have no research in the field.
I have the opportunity to take a year off for research, but can also pick up a case report, or again, truck on through. My stats are 248 Step 1, HP/H 1st and 2nd year, so far only HP 3rd year. I am not pursuing a strictly academic career full and prestige, and would be equally happy at a community program.
With all that said, I would absolutely love any input anyone can give. And I am no stranger to med forums so I know how hated these WHAT ARE MY ChAnCeS?!?!?! threads are. Thanks everyone!