Navigating Step 1 Going Pass/Fail & How to be a Competitive Residency Applicant

In this episode, my friend Olivia Panchal and I talk about Step I going pass/fail, the NMRP match for DOs and MDs, what that means for aspiring physicians, how to study for a pass/fail Step exam, and how you can tailor your application to succeed when applying to competitive medical specialties moving forward. 

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Olivia’s Introduction
1:32 NMRP Research Statistics
5:12 What do traditionally AOA residency programs value in terms of the incoming class of residents?
8:09 What is a Sub-I/4th Year Audition Rotation/Away Rotation, and what does it entail?
11:38 For programs I don't happen to do an audition rotation at, how does that hurt my chances of matching into that program?
12:59 How many away rotations should I do at a traditionally AOA vs. ACGME program?
14:32 How important are metrics like class rank and Step 2 going to be for me moving forward?
17:06 Are research gaps years going to be considered the norm moving forward and should I consider taking one?
20:39 How does Step I going Pass/Fail change the way I should study for the exam?
29:32 What are avenues I can pursue to help my application stand out when applying for a competitive specialty?
34:28 How should I prepare myself to succeed during a Sub-I/Audition Rotation?
39:53 Olivia’s parting words of wisdom


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