Plastic Surgery

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  • USMLE Data
    USMLE Data
    UNR Med 2013 - 2019 U.S. Allopathic Seniors (2020)
    Step Matched Step Matched Unmatched
    Step 1 Mean  227 Step 1 Mean  249 245
    Step 2 Mean  256 Step 2 Mean  256 250
  • PRECENTILE DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL MATCHED SENIORS (2017-2019)
    PRECENTILE DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL MATCHED SENIORS (2017-2019)
     Criteria  UNR Med 25th 50th 75th
    # Matched Seniors <3 2 3 5
    % of Class <3 .05 .08 1.2
    Mean # of programs on rank order list <3 13.1 14.8 16.5
    Mean # of programs ranked in specialty <3 11.5 13.1 15.4
    Mean # of research experiences <3 4.0 5.0 6.5
    Mean # of volunteer experiences <3 5.4 7.0 9.0
    Mean Step 1 Score 249 243.4 247.4 252
    Mean Step 2 Score 259 248.6 253.5 259.2

    Charting Outcomes of the Match  | (3rd Party Document Download)

  • Outcomes of the 2020 Match
    Outcomes of the 2020 Match
     Year # Programs # Positions Offered # Unfilled Programs # U.S. Senior Applicants # Total Applicants % Filled US Seniors % Filled Total 
    PGY-1
    integrated    		 84 180 0 236 291 91.7% 100.00%
  • Does Step 2 score influence rank?

    Yes. If your Step 1 is lower than the national mean, it may be a good idea to take Step 2 CK early to show improvement.

  • Should Applicants Do Away Rotations?

    Yes.

  • Away Rotation Placements 2013-2020
    • Cleavland Clinic
    • Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale AZ
    • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
    • Cleavland Clinic
    • University of Utah School of Med
  • Application Strategies

    Research

    • Research is not required but can be a positive.
    • According to the NRMP, general surgery applicants who match have an average of 2.6 research experiences and 3.3 abstracts.
    • Be prepared to talk about your work.

    Personal Statement

    • Demonstrate initiative and passion for the specialty.
    • Why do you want to become a  plastic surgeon?
    • Short and long-term vision for your career
    • If you want to do research, explain why and what you would like to investigate.

    Letters of Recommendation

    • Three (3) letters are required.
    • Surgery programs want to see letters from surgeons.
    • Ask for letters from prominent, recognized faculty members
    • A Chair’s letter is highly recommended and may be required by some programs                      

    Application Timing

    • Programs begin reviewing applicants as soon as ERAS opens
    • Programs begin offering Interviews October-November                                                

    Interviews

    • Program interviews are from November – January.
  • Online Resources
  • Matched Programs

    2020

    • Mayo Clinic School of Grad Med Educ-AZ
    • Spectrum Health/Michigan State Univ

    2019

    • UNLV

    2018

    • UC San Diego 

    2014

    • Oregon Health & Science University                                                   

    2013

    • University of Nevada, Las Vegas

    2012

    • Mt. Sinai Hospital NY

    2010

    • Texas A&M Scott and Whit

    2008

    • University of Nevada, Las Vegas