Pathology
Core Career Advisors
- Core Advisor-Phillip Usera- pusera@med.unr.edu
| U.S. Allopathic Seniors (2022) | ||
| Step | Matched | Unmatched |
| Step 1 Mean | 233 | 226 |
| Step 2 Mean | 245 | 232 |
| Criteria | Matched | Unmatched | ||
| Mean # of programs on rank order list | 12.6 | 3.0 | ||
| Mean # of research experiences | 3.4 | 3.0 | ||
| Mean # of volunteer experiences | 6.0 | 5.3 | ||
| Mean 3 of abstracts, presentations, and publications | 8.5 | 1.7 | ||
| Mean Step 1 Score | 233 | 226 | ||
| Mean Step 2 Score | 245 | 232 | ||
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 |
168 | 631 | 10 | 248 | 994 | 36.6% | 98.1% | |
Yes, Step 2 scores can also help an applicant if they represent a significant improvement from Step 1.
Yes. Plan to do at least one away rotation at a program that you are interested in applying to and have a good chance of matching. Be prepared to perform well.
- Duke University
- George Washington, NY
- Independent Study - Cleveland
- Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
- Oregon Health & Science University
- University of Michigan
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- University of South Florida
- University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
- University of Utah SOM
- University of Washington-Seattle
Important
- Submit all application materials and letters of recommendation on the day ERAS opens.
- Many programs offer interviews within 2 weeks of opening of ERAS. This gives the applicant an opportunity better construct their interview schedule.
Research
- Research is desirable but not required.
- Be prepared to talk about your research during an interview.
Personal Statement
- Experiences that have informed your decision
- Dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to the specialty
- What you plan to do with your training?
Letters of Recommendation
- Three (3) letters are required.
- Two letters should be from within the specialty, preferably from an academic rotation.
- Internal Medicine or Surgery is an option for a 3rd letter.
- Make sure letter writers can speak to your clinical skills.
Application Timing
- Programs begin reviewing applicants in September
- Programs begin offering Interviews in October
Interviews
- Some programs begin interviewing October
- November and December are the busiest months
2020
- U Kansas SOM-Kansas City
- U Colorado SOM-Denver
- UCLA Med Ctr-CA
- U North Carolina Hospitals
2018
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University of Washington Affil Hospitals
2017
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
- Duke University Medical Center – NC
2016
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
2015
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- UCSF - CA
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor