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I am halfway through my first year of med school at what I think would be called one of the better DO schools (DMU, KCU, PCOM level). I have always wanted to go into EM and still do but it is hard to ignore the negativity surrounding it so I am trying to be as competitive as possible in case I decide to pursue something else. As of now the only thing I am semi interested in outside of EM is anesthesia. That being said can people give me insight regarding things I should be thinking about or doing now so that I could potentially match in anesthesia in the upper midwest down the line?
I will put what I have going on below, let me know what other things I need to be doing or cognizant of, thanks!
Class rank: We are P/F but I generally score anywhere from median-top quartile. I likely won't honor but should be in top half of class?
Research: Am involved in one project that will be presented at a symposium next year and could potentially be published. Debating if I need to be getting more involved as now/this summer would be the best time but I hear neither EM/anesthesia require much research?
Volunteering/ECs: Will be on board of EM club but probably not anesthesia club. Volunteer monthly at homeless shelters and am starting a few more volunteering opportunities that will get me a good amount of hours throughout med school.
Let me know what I should be thinking about/doing now or down the line! Thanks so much!
I will put what I have going on below, let me know what other things I need to be doing or cognizant of, thanks!
Class rank: We are P/F but I generally score anywhere from median-top quartile. I likely won't honor but should be in top half of class?
Research: Am involved in one project that will be presented at a symposium next year and could potentially be published. Debating if I need to be getting more involved as now/this summer would be the best time but I hear neither EM/anesthesia require much research?
Volunteering/ECs: Will be on board of EM club but probably not anesthesia club. Volunteer monthly at homeless shelters and am starting a few more volunteering opportunities that will get me a good amount of hours throughout med school.
Let me know what I should be thinking about/doing now or down the line! Thanks so much!