I'm currently an M1 at a CA MD school. I would like to know what I should do to have a good chance at matching into a CA PM&R residency at a competitive program (Stanford, UCLA, UCI, UC Davis). I've shadowed PM&R docs and am interested in the field however I'm keeping an open mind and will consider other specialties as well.
From what I've read online, it seems like PD's at top programs usually look for applicants that show devotion and interest in the specialty rather than just pick the person w/ the highest STEP1. Down the line, should I focus on doing things that display interest like doing research in the field and joining the AAP? Also, with STEP1 becoming P/F, will PD's use STEP2 as their objective measurement?
From what I've read online, it seems like PD's at top programs usually look for applicants that show devotion and interest in the specialty rather than just pick the person w/ the highest STEP1. Down the line, should I focus on doing things that display interest like doing research in the field and joining the AAP? Also, with STEP1 becoming P/F, will PD's use STEP2 as their objective measurement?
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