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  Wednesday, 26 October 2005
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I know that people are probably tired of all the "can i do it" posts, but i would really appreciate any advice from anyone.

I am currently a third year from a top 10 medical school in the midwest. My second year grades were half honors and half pass. My Step I score was a 227 and my third year grades so far have all been High pass, but i still have IM, Psych, and OB left to go. I have done research concerning the spine and intervertebral disks with a neurosurgeon and have 4 years of research experience from undergrad in another topic however.

I am willing to apply to every program in the country and would like to know if I would have any chance of matching. I want to go to private practice so I don't necessarily need to go to an academic powerhouse institution (right?).

Thanks for all the help.
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If you relax, and swallow your pride and apply to a wide variety of programs (as it looks like you're willing to do), and you are not a jackass on your interviews, you should have no problem matching at all.

Just relax, take care of business on the rest of your rotations, get the best letters you can, and do well on your Ortho sub-I's. The rest will come without a problem.
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Dont feel bad about asking for a little reassurance.

Ok this is what you need to do. Ready?
Stop
Breathe in
Breathe out
Relax

I totally agree with the above post from asl17. Apply to a broad range of places, do a couple of aways and do well. Just work hard, be helpful and modest. Personality goes a long way on away rotations.
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The personality thing is sooo true....aways are like a month long blind date....you can score big or you can not click....I found out that this happens.....its just part of the game/learning experience......sometimes aways can help you rule out as much as rule in....
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