u/Illustrious_Pea_6399

What kinds of programs should I be looking into?

Low tier USMD

Step 2 257 predicted was 266 and practice exams were in the 260s. Pretty disappointed because I figured my step score would carry me.

4 honors on clerkships including surgery and the rest were HP

No AOA or GHHS

3 published papers 3 more pending manuscripts, no first author

4 presentations, only 1 was presented by me (I was an author on the rest). 2 poster 2 podium

Some volunteering and leadership. Very average applicant. 1st or 2nd quartile in my class. No x-factor.

I’m not interested in a top tier academic program. Mainly interested in high volume centers. The most prestigious program I think I’d like to go to would be USC/LAC or UNC. Thinking vascular or SCC for fellowship.

What kinds of programs should I be looking into?

Low tier USMD

Step 2 257 predicted was 266 and practice exams were in the 260s. Pretty disappointed because I figured my step score would carry me.

4 honors on clerkships including surgery and the rest were HP

No AOA or GHHS

3 published papers 3 more pending manuscripts, no first author

4 presentations, only 1 was presented by me (I was an author on the rest). 2 poster 2 podium

Some volunteering and leadership. Very average applicant. 1st or 2nd quartile in my class. No x-factor.

I’m not interested in a top tier academic program. Mainly interested in high volume centers. The most prestigious program I think I’d like to go to would be USC/LAC or UNC. Thinking vascular or SCC for fellowship.