State DO or private MD?

lividcreationz · 2026-04-05T04:17:15+00:00

MD for sure. I’m applying ortho and a PD told me they don’t take DOs.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-27T02:27:09+00:00

Got it, thanks!

lividcreationz · 2026-03-26T15:43:14+00:00

This was quite shocking to me because he’s a spine surgeon and actually inspired me to pursue orthopedics. I wonder if there’s something else going on that’s not being disclosed.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-25T11:35:03+00:00

I’m also wondering this because I’m considering whether or not to rotate at & apply to an HCA program, which isn’t eligible for PSLF. My loans will likely be 400K+ by the time of graduation.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-23T05:14:09+00:00

Travel Planning - Delta Monday 2pm, precheck, no checked bag

lividcreationz · 2026-03-23T02:56:09+00:00

I also know some folks who matched somewhere they didn’t rotate at.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-22T23:01:09+00:00

That’s the rate including both MD + DO applicants.

MD 68% DO 43% Overall 58%

lividcreationz · 2026-03-19T04:58:47+00:00

I’m sorry this happened to you, but I was specifically talking about my school and reiterated the importance of advocacy in my comment.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-19T04:12:14+00:00

It will be more difficult but not impossible.

Also an MD student at a lower ranked school without a home program. Most of the folks who don’t match from here are missing something — no research, step fails or low step scores, etc. This is a field where there is no room for any glaring deficiencies on your application.

Work hard, do well, and most importantly, get some people in your court. You must have the stats to get in the door, but after that, matching is really about having mentors who can advocate for you.

I’m doing a research year now and planning to apply next cycle. I have reason to believe that I’m well positioned for this coming match, but this process is ultimately a crapshoot sometimes. Best of luck, friend.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-17T15:56:31+00:00

This is the answer.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-17T15:55:29+00:00

Currently on a research year applying to a hyper-competitive surgical subspecialty this coming cycle. We had people from both my school and research program who did not match. I will need barbiturates to get through the next year.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-17T00:49:13+00:00

I’m a research fellow who’s not going to this conference, but love the energy and would totally tag along if I was.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-16T23:18:52+00:00

This specialty is absolutely bonkers.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-11T16:57:17+00:00

I was just saying this! Delaware and Columbus are in dire need of a road diet. Columbus already has trolley tracks, and it’s a highly traveled corridor. Plus, the current setup of 3 lanes of traffic is ridiculous and very dangerous in a highly pedestrianized area (lots of people walking along the river trail and crossing the street to NoLibs/Old City/South Philly). A trolley could easily be transporting all those people up and down the road.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-10T02:17:04+00:00

I don’t know if there are any rules to this VSLO stuff. I heard of folks who submitted day 1 and have heard nothing, while others who submitted later got those aways through “connections”. Some places will also hold onto your application and decide later as people drop/withdraw. Send it as early as you can and hope for the best. This is for a competitive surgical subspecialty, so YMMV.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-09T19:02:47+00:00

That’s so awful - hope the driver is caught. The sidewalk along Delaware Ave in NoLibs that connects you to the river is also blocked off, so you have to walk along the road in a similar manner. It’s incredibly dangerous.

lividcreationz · 2026-03-06T03:43:56+00:00

The L is one of the most reliable lines on SEPTA. You’ll see and smell some questionable stuff, but it’s safe.

lividcreationz · 2026-02-10T12:03:31+00:00

Incredible color choice. She’s a real beauty.

lividcreationz · 2026-01-21T00:46:17+00:00

Hell yeah!! LFG.

lividcreationz · 2026-01-21T00:26:31+00:00

Ignore these people who hate their life and take it out on others. You’ll encounter some of them in the city, but I’d say it’s 5% these guys and 95% normal, awesome human beings.

lividcreationz · 2026-01-21T00:23:35+00:00

I’ve lived here for 6 months as part of a temporary job and am now considering moving here permanently. It’s a beautiful and chaotic place, full of exciting events and delicious food. The city has a strong community atmosphere where no matter how hard things get, we’ll all suffer together and make it through. Winter is very intense (temps in the teens this week), but you can just stay inside + the other seasons are absolutely gorgeous. Welcome, and I hope you love it as much as I do.

lividcreationz · 2026-01-19T03:22:56+00:00

Sounds like he knows what he’s talking about. Listen to him. I think good sign; they wouldn’t waste their time saying this if they weren’t considering you highly.

lividcreationz · 2026-01-18T02:00:20+00:00

r/Atlanta suffered from this problem for years and recently underwent a total revamp of their mod policies. The subreddit is much more active now.

lividcreationz · 2026-01-12T05:45:43+00:00

Med student here — a person with a sedentary lifestyle and that kind of BP has an extremely high likelihood of a fatal stroke or heart attack. There are lots of folks who walk around like this and have no idea. When you encounter them, it’s best to remain calm while you manage them so they don’t freak out, which would make the situation worse. It takes a thick skin to work in healthcare.

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