Unlocking the Orthopedic Surgery Match: A Guide on What Means the Most! (MD vs. DO vs. IMG)

Hi there! I'm Prerak Juthani, and today, I have a video that describe what it takes to match into Orthopaedic Surgery and I will break down the data between DO students, MD students, and IMGs. This video is for you if you are dreaming of a career in Orthopaedic Surgery! Matching into a Orthopaedic Surgery residency is highly competitive, but it's not impossible. In this video, we'll reveal the secrets to landing your dream residency.

in this video, I talk about:
The TRUE Orthopaedic Surgery Match Rate: The overall match rate for Orthopaedic Surgery will blow your mind. We break it down further for MDs, DOs, and IMGs, revealing surprising disparities. (Spoiler alert: it's competitive!)
Beyond the Scores: Learn what truly matters more than just your STEP2CK score (even though everyone seems to have a 250+!). We explore research experience, publications, and even the secret weapon that could make you stand out.
Prestige vs. Reality: Does your medical school's "name brand" really matter? We investigate the truth behind prestige and its impact on matching.
The X-Factor: Discover the single biggest factor influencing your match chances (it's not what you think!). We analyze data on AOA honors and additional degrees to reveal a hidden trend.
Don't let the competition discourage you! This video equips you with the knowledge and strategies to craft a winning Orthopaedic Surgery residency application.

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TIME STAMPS:
00:00-00:30 - Introduction and Who I Am!

00:31-01:05 - Source for this video
Linked here: https://www.nrmp.org/match-data/2024/...

01:06-02:24 - Match Rate for Orthopaedic Surgery OVERALL
I also break down the match rate for the specialty across MD seniors vs. DO seniors vs. IMGs. You will see that discrepancies exist and it is quite profound.

02:25-03:00 - Overview of the Data (STEP2CK Score, Pubs, AOA, Prestige?)

03:01-04:03 - What Was the Average STEP2 Score for Individuals Matching into Orthopaedic Surgery? (Separated by DO vs. MD vs. IMG)
Hard to believe literally everyone has more than 250! This is incredible!

04:04-05:50 - What Was the Average Research Experiences and # of Publications for Individuals Matching into Orthopaedic Surgery? (Separated by DO vs. MD vs. IMG)
How does someone have 100 ABSTRACTS/Pubs? INSANE

05:51-06:34 - Does Prestige of the Medical School Matter for Matching?

06:35-07:24 - The BIGGEST Factor the Impacts Whether or Not Someone Will Match!

07:25-08:50 - Breaking down the Match By % of Students in AOA and # Who Had Another Degree!