Med-Peds
Core Career Advisors
- Raheel Islam rislam@med.unr.edu
| UNR Med 2013 - 2019 | U.S. Allopathic Seniors (2020) | |||
| Step | Matched | Step | Matched | Unmatched |
| Step 1 Mean | 243 | Step 1 Mean | 236 | 224 |
| Step 2 Mean | 252 | Step 2 Mean | 250 | 240 |
| Criteria | UNR Med | 25th | 50th | 75th | ||
| # Matched Seniors | <3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | ||
| % of Class | <3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.2 | ||
| Mean # of programs on rank order list | <3 | 11.8 | 13 | 15.3 | ||
| Mean # of programs ranked in specialty | <3 | 10.2 | 11.5 | 13 | ||
| Mean # of research experiences | <3 | 2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Mean # of volunteer experiences | <3 | 6.3 | 8 | 10 | ||
| Mean Step 1 Score | 235.7 | 229.2 | 235 | 241 | ||
| Mean Step 2 Score | 248 | 244 | 247.8 | 253.8 | ||
| <3= 3 or fewer students | ||||||
Charting Outcomes of the Match | (3rd Party Document Download)
| Year | # Programs | # Positions Offered | # Unfilled Programs | # U.S. Senior Applicants | # Total Applicants | % Filled US Seniors | % Filled Total | |
| PGY-1 |
77 | 390 | 4 | 399 | 606 | 81.00% | 97.7% | |
Yes
Yes.
Away rotations are not necessary unless you are strongly interested in a program or location. If you do an away, be prepared to perform at your very best.
Research?
- Research/scholarship is not required but adds strength to your overall application.
- Research will be more helpful if applying to academic programs.
- Conducting research in medicine is preferred
Personal Statement
- Experiences that have informed your decision and relay enthusiasm for medicine
- Discuss interests and career plans
- Make sure it is thoughtful and organized
Letters of Recommendation
- Four (4) letters are recommended, 2 from IM and 2 from Peds
- Some programs also require 1 letter from chair of each department
- Letters should be written by faculty who have observed your clinical performance
Application Timing
- Programs begin reviewing applicants in September - October
- Programs begin offering Interviews September - November
Interviews
- Some programs begin interviewing October - November
- You can expect interviews through January
2018
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University of Rochester/Strong Memorial NY
2017
- Indiana University SOM
- Loma Linda University - CA
2015
- Duke University Medical Center-NC
2012
- USC