AWAY Cancelled

[nsgcoord]

Given the volume of programs not allowing aways, what is the plan? Do we all just jump in? Match rate last year was under 70%. I don't wanna gamble. 

[Guest]

Would a gap year be beneficial?

[Guest]

(03-19-2020, 05:43 PM)nsgcoord Wrote: Given the volume of programs not allowing aways, what is the plan? Do we all just jump in? Match rate last year was under 70%. I don't wanna gamble. 

If nobody can do aways, then you are in the same boat as everyone else. The whole process is a gamble, you have to be honest with yourself about your qualifications.

[Guest]

Your program's and faculty's connections will matter much more. Otherwise, everything else will stay constant.

[Guest]

Should those of us without home programs just not apply?

[Guest]

Shouldn't really change too much since everyone has the same disadvantage

[Guest]

home program people should do

(1) research year
(2) alternate plan

Trust me, I had no program and didnt get it this year with all aways

[Guest]

(03-19-2020, 06:37 PM)Guest Wrote: home program people should do

(1) research year
(2) alternate plan

Trust me, I had no program and didnt get it this year with all aways

How many places did you interview at?

[guestman]

(03-19-2020, 06:55 PM)Guest Wrote:

(03-19-2020, 06:37 PM)Guest Wrote: home program people should do

(1) research year
(2) alternate plan

Trust me, I had no program and didnt get it this year with all aways

How many places did you interview at?

14

[Guest]

(03-19-2020, 06:37 PM)Guest Wrote: home program people should do

(1) research year
(2) alternate plan

Trust me, I had no program and didnt get it this year with all aways

I do agree that if you don't have a home program and will have no neurosurgery LORs (chair, PD, or otherwise). Then you might want to delay until aways are available.