Hey all, I just discovered this website and have found some great info so far. So I'm a third year at a NYC area school and need some help in pursuing my goal of matching. My stats: Step 1 = mid 250s, but no ortho research. So far I've gotten one honors, 2 high passes, and have yet to do surgery. I am originally from Cali, so I intend on doing rotations at my home institution, one on Manhattan, and one in California.
Based on my application, I am obviously not a top candidate based on my lack of research and not being AOA, but I do intend on busting my arse and honoring my surgery rotation.
Any advice on which Manhattan programs interview a lot of their rotators, and are slightly on the lower end of competitiveness? How about Cali programs? I know that they strongly favor taking from within the UC system. Maybe USC? SF-St.Marys? UCLA Harbor?
I would like to stay in the NYC/East coast or Cali, but I am also considering Chicago. I can only do so many away rotations, though. I understand that I will be applying to many programs across the country, but choosing away rotations is the first step. Thanks so much for your help, I appreciate it!
