01-03-2020, 09:40 PM
Hello all, current M3 interested in neurosurgery. Have 10+ pubs, 20+ posters, and competitive step score. However, I feel like my life has revolved around neurosurgery completely for multiple years. I did not take a gap year after undergrad, but I have been considering taking one now by choice so I can have the opportunity to travel and have time for self-reflection and self-discovery (not necessarily to publish or bolster my application). I have no doubts about neurosurgery, but I understand that once residency starts that I won't be able to take this kind of time for myself.
Would this be a major red flag? Or would programs/PD's understand the intention and respect the decision?
Would this be a major red flag? Or would programs/PD's understand the intention and respect the decision?