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  Saturday, 25 February 2012
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Hello everyone- I have a truckonthrough/delayayearwhichseemslikeaneternity question.

My experiences so far are heavily biased towards another surgical subspecialty with several research projects (no pubs, 1 natl conference poster), volunteer efforts, etc in that field. I trucked through med school blind and didn't realize that an even more awesome field existed until I ran across ortho on surgery and fell in love. BUT, I have no research in the field.

I have the opportunity to take a year off for research, but can also pick up a case report, or again, truck on through. My stats are 248 Step 1, HP/H 1st and 2nd year, so far only HP 3rd year. I am not pursuing a strictly academic career full and prestige, and would be equally happy at a community program.

With all that said, I would absolutely love any input anyone can give. And I am no stranger to med forums so I know how hated these WHAT ARE MY ChAnCeS?!?!?! threads are. Thanks everyone!
Monday, 27 February 2012 07:54
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No. My research was in another field (another surgical subspecialty) and it didn't stop me from interviewing at top programs and matching at my #1 choice. In a way it helped because it was 1)good research and 2)there weren't as many detailed questions in interviews because my interviewers weren't familiar with the subject.
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