Pathology
Core Career Advisors
- Chair- Marcus Erling- merling@med.unr.edu
- Core Advisor-Phillip Usera- pusera@med.unr.edu
| UNR Med 2013 - 2019 | U.S. Allopathic Seniors (2020) | |||
| Step | Matched | Step | Matched | Unmatched |
| Step 1 Mean | 234 | Step 1 Mean | 233 | 210 |
| Step 2 Mean | 244 | Step 2 Mean | 242 | 225 |
| Criteria | UNR Med | 25th | 50th | 75th | ||
| # Matched Seniors | 4.0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||
| Mean # of programs on rank order list | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10.3 | 12.3 | ||
| Mean # of programs ranked in specialty | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10.3 | 12.3 | ||
| Mean # of research experiences | <3 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Mean # of volunteer experiences | <3 | 3.8 | 5 | 6.7 | ||
| Mean Step 1 Score | 233.0 | 225 | 231 | 239 | ||
| Mean Step 2 Score | 244 | 234.9 | 241 | 247.3 | ||
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 |
164 | 603 | 11 | 229 | 917 | 33.8% | 97.3% | |
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