tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post765417893319914621..comments2024-01-18T04:16:57.545-06:00Comments on Orthopaedic Residency: The attending perspective: Do I have a chance getting into an orthopaedic residency?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18071954032609414825noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post-32621916686266978572013-12-19T19:02:23.680-06:002013-12-19T19:02:23.680-06:00Dr. Puryear has offered an excellent overview of t...Dr. Puryear has offered an excellent overview of the factors involved in the orthopaedic surgery residency selection process. The standard advice that low-scoring USMLE Step 1 applicants interested in ortho receive is to do well on the USMLE Step 2 CK. <br /><br />This is obviously good advice but what I've found is that applicants generally don't have a solid understanding of the reasons that led to the low score. It's important to have someone objectively analyze your study skills, approach, and test-taking ability. By becoming well-informed of what's holding you back (and it's often more than one factor), you will be able to develop the "right" strategy for success. <br /><br />I would definitely encourage low-scoring applicants to start with their school's academic advising office for an analysis.<br /><br />Samir Desai, M.D.<br />Assistant Professor of Medicine<br />Baylor College of MedicineSamir Desaihttp://www.thesuccessfulmatch.com/Orthopaedic_Surgery.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post-22866655654470144132009-06-13T00:04:12.325-05:002009-06-13T00:04:12.325-05:00I scored a 202 and will be in the top of the 2nd q...I scored a 202 and will be in the top of the 2nd quartile for my school. I have research and have done relatively well my 3rd year. Hypothetically, if I were to knock the step 2 out of the park (235-250s) would I even be given a chance to interview? Or should I consider another specialty altogether?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post-64587221075394982052008-01-27T08:45:00.000-06:002008-01-27T08:45:00.000-06:00every program has their own guidelines. i don't k...every program has their own guidelines. i don't know for sure. if your scores are in the 230's you should be relatively safe.Someonecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098940208758613514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post-32494880176946772342008-01-26T10:33:00.000-06:002008-01-26T10:33:00.000-06:00Thanks for the response. Do you know in general w...Thanks for the response. Do you know in general what step 1 score programs use as a cutoff?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post-3842141908952198002008-01-23T05:39:00.000-06:002008-01-23T05:39:00.000-06:00ANON#1: i can't believe i forgot to answer these ...ANON#1: i can't believe i forgot to answer these questions. i apologize. to the first question about programs, there are a lot of good programs. take a look at orthogate and the orthogunner site to get an idea about different programs. as far as the board score number, it is used to decrease the list of applicants for interview without specifically looking at the application. female applicant can help your appoication because there are so few female applicants (<10%).<BR/><BR/>ANON#2: the USMLE number is a factor for programs who use a cut off to determine the people for interviews. i think the honors are more important, but if you can get passed the first screen, they don't come into play.Someonecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098940208758613514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post-2711423348638374642008-01-22T23:06:00.000-06:002008-01-22T23:06:00.000-06:00this is interesting...220 on step I, but honors in...this is interesting...220 on step I, but honors in the majority of rotations. I would think that the honors factor would make him/her much more competitive. Wouldn't you consider the 220 a negligible factor in this case?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post-65138296546859533002007-10-03T16:51:00.000-05:002007-10-03T16:51:00.000-05:00I am an MS III at a top rated US med school, and I...I am an MS III at a top rated US med school, and I came here solely to do ortho. But I did not do so well in my first two years and got a 218 on my step I. I have been doing research since before 1st year, with great dedication, but no publications yet (for various reasons unrelated to me). I think I am going to get good rec. from my PI and hopefully some “big name” colleagues of his. <BR/>I would be willing to go to any program, and would actually prefer to get out of the big metropolitan area.<BR/>Can you tell me something about the non-top 10 programs? How do I know which ones they are? Are they harsher on board scores to improve their image? <BR/>Also, anything on being a female applicant? (that is I cannot bench press my own weight).<BR/>Thank you for your time and dedication to studentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post-25789035814750035632007-04-29T11:06:00.000-05:002007-04-29T11:06:00.000-05:00with your scores you would be a mid to low in the ...with your scores you would be a mid to low in the pack, you are also coming from a DO school. so if you apply, i would recommend you stay in the osteopathic system. there are some very good osteopathic programs. if you decide to go allopathic, do understand it will be a long road.Someonecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098940208758613514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760873683081651675.post-48031006406686767062007-04-29T00:33:00.000-05:002007-04-29T00:33:00.000-05:00Brutal Honesty Please.I'm in the middle of my clas...Brutal Honesty Please.<BR/><BR/>I'm in the middle of my class, step I 220, no research. Oh yeah, and I'm a DO student not particularly interested in living in ohio or michigan. I do expect to kick ass on step II if shelf scores are any predictor. I've received "honors" on the majority of my rotations. I'm not a softy, much more of a do'er than a classroom kinda guy, if taht makes any sense. I'm a former EMS guy who went to medschool w/the intention of doing ER. Just had an ortho rotation and enjoyed it exponentially more than other things. I could be happy doing ER, but I could be happier doing ortho. I'm kinda late to the game. Just need a little reality check, please.The Ballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10388557817523282268noreply@blogger.com