IMG (Ortho resident)

Good advice!

JustFixIt,

Any updates about your application? I'm interested in knowing how it works out for you and I'm hoping you find success.

Depends on specifics behind your medical degree and the program. Your best bet is to match where you are doing your research fellowship. A number of academic programs will likely interview you, particuarly if you are willing to do a year of research with residency.

In your situation a clinical rotation may help you.
Line up potential research positions and be prepared to do research for another year if you don't match and then re-apply if needed. If you are personable and productive with your research year you've got a shot. But your best chance is to match where you are doing your research fellowship and have another research fellowship lined up just in case.