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AWAY Cancelled
#1
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.  Angry
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#2
Would a gap year be beneficial?
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#3
(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.  Angry

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.
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#4
Your program's and faculty's connections will matter much more. Otherwise, everything else will stay constant.
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#5
Should those of us without home programs just not apply?
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#6
Shouldn't really change too much since everyone has the same disadvantage
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#7
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
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#8
(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?
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(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
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#10
(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.
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