Hey y'all, just resurfaced from a 2 week bender after not matching. Not sure what to do for the next year. I'll be taking step 3 some time this summer, but not sure what else to do.
My options are:
1) Clinical research assistant
2) Pay a schmidt load of money and do a couple of externships and get new LORs
3) Relevant volunteer work
4) MPH
5) Observerships
Background: IMG 250+/260+ CS pass (all first attempt), YOG: 2016, decent ECs, 6 months of US clinical experience (electives), strong (but old?) LoRs. Applied to a competitive specialty, switching to Family Medicine this time.
I know this question has been asked a million times but i'm really lost here. Which of the above options do you think would improve my application the most?
My options are:
1) Clinical research assistant
2) Pay a schmidt load of money and do a couple of externships and get new LORs
3) Relevant volunteer work
4) MPH
5) Observerships
Background: IMG 250+/260+ CS pass (all first attempt), YOG: 2016, decent ECs, 6 months of US clinical experience (electives), strong (but old?) LoRs. Applied to a competitive specialty, switching to Family Medicine this time.
I know this question has been asked a million times but i'm really lost here. Which of the above options do you think would improve my application the most?