UC Davis,
Anesthesioloy
Advice from program director from 2005
We interview applicants in upper quartile of USMLE
o In 2011, 50 percentile = 217; 75 percentile=235, SD 24
o Step 1 is important as basic sciences particularly
Physiology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Foundations of anesthesiology practice
o A poor score in Step 1 can be negated by improved USMLE Step 2
o or strong advocacy from faculty adviser
All positions fill in California
Open positions in south and northeast regions fill during post-match scramble
The majority of positions are at the PGY2 level
o There are a small number of categorical PGY1 positions nationally
o Most applicants will need to consider participating in match for PGY1 treansiontal internships in additional to PGY2 position in anesthesiology
Research is highly desirable in related research area
Grades/USMLE important but not supreme
o Clerkships (electives) indicate their idea of the important core medical disciplines relevant to the practice of anesthesiology
o Their facility in discussing experiences during clerkships and medical school indicate self reflective and communication skills
o Strong advocacy from faculty adviser(s) as to clinical performance and character on clerkships
o Personal statement not as important as ability to discuss :
their life
learning experiences
influences and personal values
Some sense of who they are
What they are looking for from residency
o The impressions gained during the interview day is the deal breaker/maker
www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/gme/ppts/residency_advice_1.pps
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