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Hi everyone,
After going through med school thinking I want to do internal medicine, I just finished my rotation and have realized it is actually not for me. I've been reflecting on my experiences during 3rd year and feel like ophthalmology may have the perfect combination of elements I am looking for. However, my step one score is 235 and I have various paper and poster publications (8) in cardiology, but no experience in ophthalmology. Since my exposure is premature, I plan to do a subi at my school first chance I can, which will be in June.
Does anyone have any advice on chances for someone deciding on ophthalmology this late in the game? I know the average of admitted applicants is 244 from the 2016 match, and my research is not even in the field. Also, I attend med school in california and only have one honors in my third year rotations. Is it realistic to think I will match at a decent program, or am I looking at either taking a year off or risking not matching at all?
Thank you in advance for all your help and suggestions. I would really love any feedback.
After going through med school thinking I want to do internal medicine, I just finished my rotation and have realized it is actually not for me. I've been reflecting on my experiences during 3rd year and feel like ophthalmology may have the perfect combination of elements I am looking for. However, my step one score is 235 and I have various paper and poster publications (8) in cardiology, but no experience in ophthalmology. Since my exposure is premature, I plan to do a subi at my school first chance I can, which will be in June.
Does anyone have any advice on chances for someone deciding on ophthalmology this late in the game? I know the average of admitted applicants is 244 from the 2016 match, and my research is not even in the field. Also, I attend med school in california and only have one honors in my third year rotations. Is it realistic to think I will match at a decent program, or am I looking at either taking a year off or risking not matching at all?
Thank you in advance for all your help and suggestions. I would really love any feedback.