hey guys, i know most of you are busy w/interviews and stuff, but i was hoping a few of you
could impart some wisdom to a 3rd year student. I have an elective block at the end of the
year (about 2 mo), and i was wondering how i could best spend it in order to help me get
an ortho spot. I am pretty average candidate i think - i have good boards scores (243),
but pretty mediocre grades (i am guessing mainly HP during my 3rd yr, with maybe 1 or 2
honors). I was wondering if i should spend my elective block doing research somewhere, or
should i start doing my home/away ortho rotations. I have a little research experience
already, but not much - but i don't know if 2mo of research would do anything for me.
I mean even if i worked my ass off and was able to get something submitted for publication,
it certainly wouldn't be accepted by the time i apply for residency. probably the most i could
hope for is a good rec from whoever i work with, plus putting down the experience on my
app. any thoughts guys, i would appreciate any help. thanks,
lucas
