u/GIMatch2026

USMD in a Top 6 IM residency. However, I am pretty lacking in research: 4 pubs from medical school. 1 Liver review article. 1 Abstract (submitted to ACG). 2 other ongoing projects. No GI conference presentations.

Step 2: ~255, Step 3: ~245

2 General GI letters, 1 Liver Letters, 1 GI PD letter, 1 IM PD letter

Hoping to match an upper-mid tier (Top 30) academic center in a major US city (Boston, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia). Wondering if I should apply now or do a gap year to gain more research experience?