With combined residencies and Step 1 P/F is DO still viable?
I was previously a pretty strong DO advocate but now I'm afraid that the combined residency merger with Step 1 moving to P/F will severely impact DO applicants. Generally, MD's do better in the match and I'm enterring a DO school that is well ranked with traditionally >95% of the class matching but now I'm afraid for the future. My school does not have a dedicated residency program. Is it worth it to reapply and try to get into an MD? I'm looking at my student loan sheet at my future $240k...
With combined residencies and Step 1 P/F is DO still viable? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 13, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Californiacation Tags: Pre-Medical - DO Source Type: forums
DO graduates matching into orthopedic after merger
Hello All,
Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. I am in the process of applying to medical school and was interested in looking into osteopathic students matching into ortho surgery in the new system. The NRMP press release (New! Press Release: Thousands of Medical Students and Graduates Celebrate NRMP Match Results - The Match, National Resident Matching Program)...
DO graduates matching into orthopedic after merger (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 9, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Joe Jewel Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums
Osteopathic Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Reviews *Post Merger Version*
@DNC127 and I both matched into orthopedics this cycle and realized how little information is available regarding reviews on previously AOA (D.O.) orthopedic programs. The way osteopathic orthopedics works is that you will primarily get interviews from the programs you audition, and depending on your application, maybe a few more from programs you did not rotate at. That being said, choosing programs to rotate during your limited time is extremely important. Some websites...
Osteopathic Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Reviews *Post Merger Version* (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 17, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SynapticDoctah Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums
DO Match 2020 availability?
Does anyone know when we will have access to match data of this year? I am really eager to see how DO students match post-merger. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 11, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Whysoez Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
Any DO programs worth applying to as an MD post-merger?
Hi,
Title is pretty self-explanatory, just wanted to see if there were any historically DO internal medicine programs that had a strong track record of fellowship matches that would be worth an application from a lower-competitiveness MD applicant.
Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 3, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Osteoth Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums
Advanced Cardiac Imaging CV anesthesiologists
The future is Now. CV anesthesiologists should be all over this especially for cath Lab imaging. We should be at the forefront. Heads up 3D googles for hemos and Imaging fusiin of CT and ECHO.
DeBakey CV Congress: Advanced Interventional Cardiovascular Imaging
This new program for cardiovascular interventionalists will teach cardiovascular imaging and interventional techniques in an intensive, hands-on setup. You will learn by doing techniques such as 3D planning using CT/MR image datasets, intra-operative image fusion, and 3D image acquis...
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 25, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Modanq Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
How is CVS not a monopoly??
Just curious to see thoughts here. With every acquisition, I seriously wonder how the government can allow CVS to continue without being considred a monopoly? Is it really ethical to have one company own a large majority of the nation's pharmacy locations (and keep buying up more and more little guys along the way), but then also be Caremark/ESI and acquire Aetna? What loopholes is this satanic company using? The persuasion of $$$ ? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 12, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SCRph2014 Tags: Pharmacy Source Type: forums
After the merger part 3: We do not accept COMLEX scores
Duke IM-Psych:
We do not accept COMLEX scores in place of USMLE scores.
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Duke Psychiatry:
We do NOT accept COMLEX Scores in place of USMLE Scores.
Trainees must pass USML...
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 22, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jkdoctor Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
Is only COMLEX good enough?
So my school keeps pushing the idea that after the merger, the COMLEX should be exactly equal to the USMLE. Even mentioning step 1, seems kind of taboo. But can’t this type of advice screw students over?
I’m starting to feel that the only reason there is still a COMLEX after the merger is because it generates revenue (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 18, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: genessis42 Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
Does your DO school publish the average USMLE score for your class?
I go to KCUMB and noticed our school displayed the class board average this year (not public I don't think, but internally). Was curious what other DO school are averaging for USMLE going into the merger.
COMLEX: 547.78 (n=355)
USMLE: 227.18 (n=274) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 8, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr.Bruh Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
enough itvw's for a DO?
DO student
22X
23X
very, very fortunate and lucky to have received 10 itvws so far.
but i applied to around 130 and that yield is not the best.
2 of those were from aways.
I understand 2018 outcomes put my chances at a good place
but with the merger and increased # of applicants I can't help but be worried
should I hold out hope any more will come my way?
should I feel comfortable with 10?
or is 15 the new magic number, especially for DO applicants?
I know nobody has a steadfast...
enough itvw's for a DO? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 27, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: throwaway2020merger Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
accreditation website
I found a website a few weeks ago that basically had a search function for all of the residencies and even the sub-specialties that listed where they were and their accreditation status (in relation to the merger) but i cant seem to find it again. Anybody have any idea what website this may have been? appreciate the help (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 1, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: giguerex35 Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
AOA-ACGME merger update - orthopedic version
RRC met earlier this week and 6 more osteopathic orthopedic programs gained initial ACGME accreditation, bringing the total to 14.
Following programs now are ACGME accredited:
Broward
Plainview
Metro health
Cuyahoga falls
Lansing
Botsford
Riverside
Nassau
South pointe
McLaren Oakland
Genesys
Inspira/Vineland
Ventura
Harrisburg
Update:
Add 4 more programs, total of 18.
Modesto
Henry Ford Macomb
Jersey City
GrandView
Update:
Add 2 more programs, bringing the total to 20.
KCUMB- Kansas...
AOA-ACGME merger update - orthopedic version (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 17, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DarkHorizon Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums
ERAS: Do I have to assign my COMLEX or not?
If I’m applying to mostly ACGME programs, can I just send only my USMLE transcript?
Or do I have to assign my comlex transcript to all of the programs because of the merger?
Thank you in advance! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 16, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: oOKawaiiOo Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
AOA/Merger - NRMP Step 1 Score Reporting
3rd year DO student here, and am still on the fence about taking Step 1. Interested in FM residency. Does anyone know if it is required to report Step 1 scores on the NRMP residency application post merger completion? Previously there was still the AOA; therefore, ERAS application. Now it will only be NRMP. I'm just wondering how the actual application will look for those students who only took COMLEX. Thank you. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 1, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dkog Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
