Number of Interviews for those with Sub-240 board scores
After reading the recent topic on number of interviews and seeing how many of the people who respond have board scores in the 250s, I am wondering whether the true population on this forum is actually responding. Could those who have received interviews with board scores in the 230s and below post in this topic in the following format:
Positions Applied to:
Offers:
Rejections:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Position in class:
Maybe this topic will give some hope to students who don't have a 300 board score.
Remember, you can always post anonymously (under authoring information, delete your name).
Thank You
Applied: 41
Offers: 18
Going to: 16
Rejects: 12
Still waiting:11
Step 1: 226
Step 2: 240
Rank: Top 3rd of class
step 1: 224
step 2: 244
Invites so far: 9
Rejections: 4
I had no idea I wanted to go into urology until late 3rd year, so I only have 1 article submitted to the SES of the AUA. Not a whole lot of research experience.
Not worried about matching, dont buy into the hype.
good luck to all.
How many programs did you apply to or have you been given a wink wink knod knod at your home program? Many get the wink wink. Congrats on your 20pt improvement!
applied to: 50
offers: 10
attending: 6
rejections: a lot
step 1: 201 (!)
step 2: 253
position in class: top quarter
can't change the past (i.e. Step 1)...just making the best of what I have to work with. what's meant to be is meant to be
Hmm my home program is a difficult read, there were many many students from my class rotating through their department, they have their pick of a lot of great applicants.
I applied to 39 and havent heard back from most, which means Im probably done or close to done in terms of interview invites. Ive received 10 invites at this point, had to turn one down due to scheduling.
Im really a pretty average candidate, maybe even sub-par considering the post here. Again, Step 1:224, step 2: 244, one publication submitted, all evals from 3rd year were honors. I never saw my LORs but I think they were pretty good.
Have interviews at UC Irvine, Medical college of Georgia, LSU-Ochsner, University of Kansas, Scott and White, U of south Florida, LSU Shreveport, UTMB, U of TN.
Hopefully this is helpful. You can guess where Im from. Hello Classmates!
Once again, good luck to all!
I've got LSU Shreveport, USF, and was at UT Memphis this wknd, and will be at UT Knoxville soon. I'm sure I'll see you around, but will remain anonymous. My guess is you are from Louisiana.
Good luck.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting that...gives a lot of us hope that just because of a past blip (step 1), you can still do well and get interview invites! And 10 Invites too! Congrats!
I decided to sit this yr out and do a research fellowship after much thought and discussions with a program director...haven't taken step 2 yet and did poor on step 1 (213). So your comment gives me a lot of hope as I can't wait to become a urologist! Thanks again and I wish you the BEST of luck with matching! :)
Here's my stats:
No. Programs applied to: 52
Offers: 21
Attending: ~16
Rejections: 15
Step 1: 231
I have some fantastic letters (so I hear from my interviewers), I did research with some well known people and have some pending publications, and am coming from a well respected urology program.
Just a note for future applicants - Doing sub-is where the program will take the time to get to know you and will seriously consider you as an future resident is key. I will definitely post information on the programs I rotated at soon so keep a look out.
Even though these things ARE very stressful, posts like this give us sub-240 folks HOPE (and hope is a great thing). I will be applying in less than a year, had a 234 step 1, and have yet to get involved in research (still looking into that right now). It's just refreshing to know so many are getting a good # of invites.
"Doing sub-is where the program will take the time to get to know you and will seriously consider you as an future resident is key. I will definitely post information on the programs I rotated at soon so keep a look out."
Do you have an update on advice for the future applicants or is it still too early to post that information just yet.
This is embarassing, but ... I wish I'd known this going in...
Step 1: 235/97
Step 2: 233/95 (with the new scoring)
COMLEX: 589/88
Rank: Top 1/2, all high marks in clinicals, 90's on my NBME shelfs
Research: Some
AOA: Yes, the Osteopathic equivalent.
LOR's: Apparently very positive, one interviewer said "You have some of the most impressive letters I've read".
Applied: 36 ACGME, 9 Osteopathic
Invites: 1 ACGME, 3 Osteopathic
Rejections: 35, 6
Attended: All
I did sub-I's at my two top ACGME choices, and my ACGME interview happened to be with my top choice.
I was just wondering if you matched anywhere.
i'm an osteopath and applying this year.
Positions Applied to:66
Offers: 10
Took: 8
Rejections: A grip
Step 1:227
Step 2:230 (posted after lists were in)
Position in class:top half
I also have 2 weak publications but they were good talking points. My advice, apply everywhere, you'll be surprised by programs in areas that you'd never imagine living. If I had applied regionally I wouldn't have matched.
Positions Applied to: 60
Offers: 20
Attending: 17 (tentatively)
Rejections: I didn't count, but a lot
Step 1: 230
Step 2: 239
Position in class: 3rd quarter
There is hope still...