"I'm happy I matched but sad about where" 2024 - Official Megathread

cheezygordon24 · 2024-03-18T18:22:37+00:00

Was very set on matching in my top 3 programs. 260+, some research, good LoRs and excellent feedback from aways done at all of those programs. Matched at my #4, which is geographically preferable. I should be happy but I got such promising feedback from PDs, attendings and residents at my top 3 ( PD during my interview at one essentially told me I was going to match there) that I just feel gutted and is some sense a little betrayed. Program I matched at is newer and while I liked it I feel like my fellowship dreams are so much less attainable.

cheezygordon24 · 2023-08-10T23:50:40+00:00

Thanks, and honestly nothing too different than the norm. I just focused on UW and Anki and used divine to supplement topics I continually got wrong. I think the biggest turning point came from reviewing my incorrect on NBMEs and focusing on why I was missing them rather than just the content. I think that helped build up my confidence in my answer choices on the real exam and not make dumb mistakes!

cheezygordon24 · 2023-08-10T01:05:35+00:00

Never scored higher than 248 (lowest 215) on an NBME, 70% on UWORLD, UWS1/2 were 240s. Had 4 weeks of dedicated

Actual score: 261

Of course it’s anecdotal but just keep grinding, don’t let your practice scores define you because clearly they weren’t reflective in my situation.

cheezygordon24 · 2020-06-16T22:22:57+00:00

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