Us- img in hopes of prelim surgery

[seltikfan]

Guy I wanted to ask around.

I’m a US citizen IMG. 2018 graduate.
step 1- 211 and ck- 231

I’ve always had an interest in general surgery and I was wondering if I should apply prelim this year. I don’t think I’m competitive enough for categorical this year. I’ve heard of people matching general surgery with average scores like mine.

I have 4 months of USCE in internal medicine. Strong LORs and one from Stanford where I did a clinical rotation.

not able to get a general surgery clinical rotation.

Any information is appreciated

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[theonlytycrane]

a lot of surgical prelims will use you and drop you. Try to research into which ones may even consider you for pgy-2

 

[seltikfan]

Yeah you’re right! I’ll do more research on it. But even if I don’t stay won’t that year help greatly for my CV and help me match else where?

 

[GoSpursGo]

Please don't post the same thread in multiple locations. Those wishing to answer the question may do so here: US- IMG want to apply preliminary gen surgery