04-18-2024, 03:32 PM
Hello. I made a post like this in the USMLE board about my general chances but would like some recommendations for specific Sub I. Found some of the feedback a little confusing in the other discussion and reposting here since this one is specific to the Sub I.
I did very poorly my first two years (some Cs, rest Bs) and a low 22x step 1. Since then I've done my PhD, with 7 first author basic research papers (no cell/nature) Inc one in science translational and 4 in neuro journals, multiple other co authorship, and 7 other papers from other experiences from.my gap and first year. All are research articles except for 3 review papers. I'm in the process of pushing out some neurosurg articles over the next 2 years.
I'm trying to make a list of Sub I programs to apply to this year. I'm planning on 3. In the other thread I was told to apply to "MGH"-esque programs and less competitive programs such as Stanford, Michigan, Yale, Florida, West Virginia, and more. I found this a bit confusing since I would have assumed some of those names like MGH, Stanford, Michigan to be highly competitive and not even worth me doing a sub I at.
I would ideally like to match into a research-focused program and would like to do Sub I's at institutions I have a chance matching at. My current list includes
UFlorida, UMass, UCSD, UIC, U Washington, Georgetown/NIH, Ohio State. With the recommendations above, I was thinking about looking into Stanford, Michigan, and MGH as well but I'm still not sure if I have a realistic shot at those places. Wanted to get your opinions.
Any other places I should consider applying to?
I did very poorly my first two years (some Cs, rest Bs) and a low 22x step 1. Since then I've done my PhD, with 7 first author basic research papers (no cell/nature) Inc one in science translational and 4 in neuro journals, multiple other co authorship, and 7 other papers from other experiences from.my gap and first year. All are research articles except for 3 review papers. I'm in the process of pushing out some neurosurg articles over the next 2 years.
I'm trying to make a list of Sub I programs to apply to this year. I'm planning on 3. In the other thread I was told to apply to "MGH"-esque programs and less competitive programs such as Stanford, Michigan, Yale, Florida, West Virginia, and more. I found this a bit confusing since I would have assumed some of those names like MGH, Stanford, Michigan to be highly competitive and not even worth me doing a sub I at.
I would ideally like to match into a research-focused program and would like to do Sub I's at institutions I have a chance matching at. My current list includes
UFlorida, UMass, UCSD, UIC, U Washington, Georgetown/NIH, Ohio State. With the recommendations above, I was thinking about looking into Stanford, Michigan, and MGH as well but I'm still not sure if I have a realistic shot at those places. Wanted to get your opinions.
Any other places I should consider applying to?
