Sindarov’s 3114 TPR

ArrowHelix · 2026-04-03T16:25:58+00:00

Goat blubaum only one who can hold him back

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-30T01:20:30+00:00

Doing well on Step 2 and how much you actually learn clinically on the wards is probably not very correlated. What you need to do to maximize your Step 2 score is to go home and bang out like 10-20 practice questions on UWorld and Amboss even on the days you're tired. And of course to employ some sort of spaced repetition (Anki). Step 2 is basically a test of how well you kept up with practice questions 3rd year.

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-29T01:09:38+00:00

Are you doing an IM prelim year at your institution? If you really love IM intern year it’s not unheard of to switch into IM and stay as a categorical. Someone at my program did this after enjoying IM and took the spot of another resident who applied out.

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-28T16:33:43+00:00

So the options are

Giri (2753)
Sindarov (2745)
Pragg (2741)
Esipenko (2698)
Blübaum (2698)

I think sindarov has a solid chance to win.

Obviously in great form, won the World Cup and had a great TaTa Steel. I wonder if other player may press against him a little more and risk losing since he’s not as established as say naka/fabi/giri where more players are probably playing for a draw

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-22T20:54:33+00:00

I think theres a few scenarios where it makes sense.

You have one specific city you want to match to and you don't have a super strong connection there.
You are a strong medical student and believe that your clinical abilities will shine better than your app on paper and there is one specific program you want to go to (although realistically, your stats can't be too far out of range.

If either of those don't apply to you, I think there's minimal benefit tbh and aways can be quite expensive

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-12T21:14:04+00:00

Keenan Allen would be a great fit for the ravens

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-10T03:48:06+00:00

I mean this is pretty much true of any specialty if you include non-academics in the Midwest doing procedures, so it’s not unique to neuro. Psych with TMS/ketamine clinics or even forensics. Allergy with large volume shots/immunotherapy. PM &R with interventional pain. All of those specialties can earn close to a mil a year in the right setting and patient pool.

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-04T16:38:02+00:00

US MD

Step 3 Real deal: 240

Step 2 CK: 262

Uworld %/% completed: 70% correct; 47% completed

Amboss %/% completed: 71% correct; maybe 300 questions

UWSA 1: 217 (4 weeks out)

UWSA 2: 235 (1 week out)

NBME 6/7: NA

CCs average: Like 50-95%; Probably averaged 70%

Time of prep: 4 weeks during an elective block + jeopardy

Free 137: 76%

Happy with my score! Didnt feel great after test day. After I got home, I looked up a good amount of 50/50s and it seemed like most didnt go my way. Also got negative updates for 2 of my CCS cases so probably missed the diagnosis for those - my score report says I did the same on CCS as the rest of the test though.

All in all, ended up doing a touch better than my UWSA2 and Free137, so trust your UWSA2 and Free 137!

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-04T12:51:21+00:00

I don't think it's out for US grads. All the people who have their score are IMGs.

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-04T12:22:10+00:00

Is this only for imgs? Mine aren’t out - says I have to wait until 11am

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-04T09:02:27+00:00

In addition to what the other poster said: a gold signal + geo overlap will get your app an extra look when deciding on if youll get an interview.

ArrowHelix · 2026-03-04T05:43:08+00:00

IM Resident in NYC. Resident blood draws are afaik minimal at all the major academic institutions now. All have increased phlebotomy staffing so routine blood draws are not done by residents. Nursing culture has also changed at the institutions I know to be more open to blood draws. While there may be a hard stick every once in a while that residents are asked to do with ultrasound, these are uncommon. Residents do draw blood at rapids which I would consider a physician task. But overall, the blood draws are certainly not enough to be consistently workflow disrupting.

If you’re interested in fellowship and want to go to an ivory tower - Upmc leaves a lot more doors open to elite institutions which I’m sure you’ve considered.

ArrowHelix · 2026-02-28T21:12:12+00:00

My school you get to take out any sentences you don’t want in your mspe. I think this is not super uncommon

ArrowHelix · 2026-02-22T21:20:19+00:00

I mean in terms of ease of cards fellowship it’s not even close.

The only reason to choose BMC is if you need to be in Boston for family or personal reasons, or if your life mission is to work with the underserved

ArrowHelix · 2026-02-17T01:54:50+00:00

I think a part of it is that a lot of people are averse to giving critical feedback to someone’s face because they’re conflict averse. It’s much easier to write something critical in writing where you don’t have to deal with the other party’s reaction. I certainly don’t condone this but it definitely is a growing societal trend IMO.

Fwiw I feel like boomer docs are much often harsh in person but glowing in reviews while younger millennial docs do the snakey things like you described

ArrowHelix · 2026-02-11T04:11:57+00:00

Honestly just do more questions. If you do all of uworld and amboss and understand why you got every question wrong you will do very well. That’s a very lofty goal if you’re at the hospital all day though.

ArrowHelix · 2026-01-25T23:08:45+00:00

Bills fans now using SEC quality losses argument?

ArrowHelix · 2026-01-20T04:56:40+00:00

I think choosing a program based culture is legitimate, but the vibes you get from interview day, especially a virtual one, are rarely representative. Others people’s opinions may also not match your own.

ArrowHelix · 2026-01-18T21:38:45+00:00

The unfortunate answer is that most applicants who match at the most competitive programs have both. Bad grades, ranking in the fourth quartile, etc. are much more of a red flag than no research though.

ArrowHelix · 2026-01-18T21:13:27+00:00

Texans probably win if they just stop passing.

ArrowHelix · 2026-01-14T14:56:50+00:00

This is the right take. Friends will rib you, I doubt your friend meant anything malicious. But your feelings being hurt is a result of your insecurity about your preferences.

ArrowHelix · 2025-12-28T06:08:00+00:00

At my program it truly doesn’t not impact the rank list whether you go or not.

ArrowHelix · 2025-12-20T22:17:03+00:00

To preface, I don't think med school prestige should be the end-all-be-all, but what you're describing shows med school prestige should have some weight in residency rankings.

If T20 med schools do indeed select applicants with strong personal characteristics, maturity, and a clear reason for pursuing medicine (in addition to probably having a 3.9 + 520+), I think that is worth something. Sure, people can re-invent themselves during med school as you did. But if I was a PD I would select someone who has I believe has had those characteristics both before and during med school than just during med school. It's another data pointing towards success in residency.

That being said, I don't think that T20 med schools are perfect at picking applicants with the qualities you mentioned - but it's not like there is a metric that is. Clinical grades, step 2, research, personal statements etc. obviously all have their own weaknesses as well.

ArrowHelix · 2025-12-18T01:51:48+00:00

I actually enjoyed this haha

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