I'm a MS3 at a DO school but want to apply MD neurosurgery. With the merger, there are only 2 formerly DO programs that have gotten MD accreditation thus far (for a total of 3 residency spots). I'm strongly considering not applying to NSG d/t the high probability (in my mind) that I will not match as a DO student. Do you guys think I can match?
DO student
Step 1: 262
Comlex 1: 825
Class Rank: Top 10%
Clinical Grades: Honors in Surgery, IM, EM, OBGYN, Psych. HP in Peds. FM still to come
Awards: Gold Humanism, Sigma Sigma Phi, First Place poster presentations, National student researcher of the year award
Research:
-pubs: 3 published cardiovascular papers in middle to large cardio journals (2nd and 3rd authors), 3 additional papers submitted but in the process of getting accepted (1st author on two, 2nd author on another --> all non-neurosurgery related).
-presentations: 13 poster presentations, many at major national conferences. mainly cardiovascular related
Work experience: unique healthcare related work experience x 4 years before coming to medical school (ex. surgical tech, etc)
Thanks for your input in advance!
DO student
Step 1: 262
Comlex 1: 825
Class Rank: Top 10%
Clinical Grades: Honors in Surgery, IM, EM, OBGYN, Psych. HP in Peds. FM still to come
Awards: Gold Humanism, Sigma Sigma Phi, First Place poster presentations, National student researcher of the year award
Research:
-pubs: 3 published cardiovascular papers in middle to large cardio journals (2nd and 3rd authors), 3 additional papers submitted but in the process of getting accepted (1st author on two, 2nd author on another --> all non-neurosurgery related).
-presentations: 13 poster presentations, many at major national conferences. mainly cardiovascular related
Work experience: unique healthcare related work experience x 4 years before coming to medical school (ex. surgical tech, etc)
Thanks for your input in advance!