Career Advisors FAQ List

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For updates, please contact Sarah Wood [email protected] Updated 7/2018

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Department Department Career Advisors Pages Anesthesiology Dr. Michael Hall 3 Dermatology Dr. Jay Vary 7 Emergency Medicine Dr. Jamie Shandro 10 Family Medicine Dr. Tomoko Sairenji 14 Medicine Drs. Doug Paauw & Jenny Wright 18 Neurological Surgery Dr. Richard Ellenbogen 22 Neurology Dr. Eric Kraus 25 Obstetrics-Gynecology Dr. Vicki Mendiratta 29 Ophthalmology Dr. Courtney Francis 33 Orthopaedics Dr. Lisa Taitsman 40 Otolaryngology Dr. Ian Humphreys 44 Pathology Dr. Mara Rendi 47 Pediatrics Drs. Sherilyn Smith & Michelle Terry 50 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Drs. Mindy Loveless & Ny-Ying Lam 53 Plastic Surgery Dr. Jeffrey Friedrich 57 Psychiatry Dr. Anna Borisovskaya 60 Radiation Oncology Dr. Ralph Ermoian 64 Radiology Drs. Gautham Reddy & Jonathan Medverd 68 Surgery Dr. Roger Tatum 72 Urology Dr. Judith Hagedorn 76 STUDENT INTEREST GROUP DIRECTORY WEBPAGE

2 Anesthesiology Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Michael Hall Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

Drs. Murali Sivarajan, Wil Van Cleve, Tzevan Poon, Renata Yes N/A Ferreira, David Tauben, Andrew Pittaway

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Dr. Daniel Low Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG UWSOM) [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions

Which clerkships are required for students to match in Anesthesiology? Clerkship in Pain Medicine recommended for those students with long-term career goal of pain medicine practice. Although not required, an anesthesiology clerkship is strongly recommended. The 4-week anesthesiology clerkship (Advanced Anesthesiology) is strongly preferred to the 2- week clerkship (Basic Anesthesiology):

-- 4 week clerkships -- 2 week clerkships -- 2 week clerkships ANEST 681 – Seattle, WA (UWMC) ANEST 663 – Cheyenne, WY ANEST 677 – Seattle, WA (Swedish) ANEST 682 – Seattle, WA (HMC) ANEST 665 – Anchorage, AK ANEST 678 – Seattle, WA (VAMC) ANEST 683 – Seattle, WA (VAMC) ANEST 667 – Billings, MT ANEST 679 – Seattle, WA (HMC) ANEST 668 – Missoula, MT ANEST 684 – Spokane, WA ANEST 680 – Seattle, WA (UWMC) ANEST 671 – Boise, ID ANEST 688 – Cheyenne, WY ANEST 672 – Boise, ID (VAMC)

3 Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Anesthesiology?

Advanced Clerkship in: Anesthsiology Advanced Anesthesia/Pain Medicine Clerkship Chronic Care/Pain Management Pediatric Emergency Medicine Critical Care Medicine (non-APC Critical Care APC in Medicine, or Subinternship in Critical Care Medicine taken for APC credit) Outpatient Cardiology

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Anesthesiology? General Surgery, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Surgical ICU), Subinternship in Critical Care Medicine (Medical ICU), Subinternship in Neurocritical Care Medicine (Neurosurgical ICU, conjoint Med/Anesthesia), Cardiology Subinternship Do you recommend that students take an elective in Anesthesiology at another institution? Away electives are helpful for students interested in residency at a specific institution, or if they are unable to schedule a clerkship at a UW Medicine or WWAMI site in a timely fashion. Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Anesthesiology?

Cardiology or Clinical Respiratory Disease (Pulmonary); could also take additional critical care APC's or subinternships for elective credit.

Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Because anesthesiologists practice in settings of the operating room, emergency room, intensive care unit, and pain clinic, students rotating through these clinical settings on non-anesthesiology clerkships should seek advice and clinical experience from anesthesiologists who may be working in these settings. For example, when on the required general surgery or obstetrics rotations, befriend the anesthesiologist, inquire about his/her job, and ask to participate in clinical care (as your time and other responsibilities allow). Research can be helpful, both to your own career exploration and your residency application, so seek such opportunities when interested.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Students may not consider anesthesiology until late in their clinical clerkship years, which can make scheduling an anesthesiology clerkship difficult. See suggestion above about exploring anesthesiologists roles while participating in required, non-anesthesiology clerkships. Complete an anesthesiology clerkship no later than September of the MS4 year.

4 If a student is strongly interested in Anesthesiology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ● Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSoM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing RUOP or other experience in underserved communities ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

5 National Characteristics of Entering Anesthesiology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $250,000 4 years Both available Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $341,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $374,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Medium 232 242

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Offered

34.2 1,756 1,202

For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Anesthesiology website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Anesthesiology? 20-30

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Anesthesiology?

November to January

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Anesthesiology residency programs? Concern is raised if 10 interviews are not schedules by November 1.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Contact the residency program(s) and his/her career advisor.

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6 Dermatology Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Jay Vary Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website Drs. Andrea Kalus, Jennifer Gardner, Michi Shinohara, http://depts.washington.edu/dermatol/education/ No Katie DeNiro, April Schachtel medstudents/index.html Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Dermatology Interest Group This S.I.G. is not currently active at UW SOM. Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Dermatology? Dermatology - 4 week Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Dermatology? Most students will take a Dermatology APC. Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Dermatology? Ward or Hospital Medicine, Hospital Medicine/Hematology, Oncology, Oncology Subinternship, Clinical Burn Care, Plastic Surgery, Pediatrics (known as Advanced Pediatric Clerkship with APC-S designation or Advanced Pediatric Subinternship). Do you recommend that students take an elective in Dermatology at another institution? Yes Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Dermatology? Infectious disease, rheumatology, pediatric dermatology, pathology

Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? This is a competitive specialty, so best to have realistic expectations. Also, it's much harder to match if you are geographically restricted; it's important to apply broadly. Lastly, know your back up plan and discuss this with your advisor. Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty:

Not applying broadly enough. Not having multiple people read your personal statement. No Plan B; you will be asked about this during interviews. Deciding late to apply to dermatology can be stressful. Get letters of recommendation from at least 2 dermatologists, preferably from academic people who will more likely know colleagues are other training programs.

7 If a student is strongly interested in Dermatology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ● Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

8 National Characteristics of Entering Dermatology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $252,500 4 years (including the PGY-1 year) Both available Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $266,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $331,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

High 249 257

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

62.3 750 26 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Dermatology website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Dermatology? At least 30.

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Dermatology?

December and January

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Dermatology residency programs?

By December 15th if they don't have at least 5 interviews.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Best to contact Jay Vary AND the dermatologist(s) with whom you worked most closely.

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9 Emergency Medicine Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information cc advisor: Alexis Rush on emails to Dr. Jauregui Dr. Joshua Jauregui MD Email at [email protected]; [email protected] Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

Adeyinka Adedipe MD, Doug Franzen MD, Medley Gatewood MD, Jon Ilgen MD, Joshua Jauregui MD, Yes https://em.uw.edu/education/em-career-info Jamie Shandro MD, Jared Strote MD

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Dr. Joshua Jauregui Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Emergency Medicine? All core required clerkships. Emergency Medicine required clerkship at HMC/UWMC

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Emergency Medicine?

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Ortho/Sports Medicine, Outpatient Cardiology, Opioid Use Disorder, many others would be relevant - choose by interest.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Emergency Medicine? Subinternship in Critical Care Medicine (Medical ICU), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Surgical ICU), Cardiology Subinternship, Clinical Burn Care, Family Medicine, Ward or Hospital Medicine. Do you recommend that students take an elective in Emergency Medicine at another institution? Yes, strongly recommended to do one away elective/subinternship at another institution.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Emergency Medicine?

Those that most interest the student. Most all clerkships are pertinent to the broad specialty of Emergency Medicine.

10 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Take EM at HMC/UWMC in the spring/summer of your 4th year, and plan to have time for an away elective in EM in later summer/early fall. It is helpful to do your away rotation in this timing so that you can have a letter from your away rotation early in the application process.

Programs like to see that you have committed yourself to something outside of your studies during medical school. This can be service, research, or other interests. A pattern of dedication to an area of interest is of benefit to your application.

If you think you may be interested in EM as a career, we recommend getting involved with EMIG early on, as a member and possibly as a leader. Preceptorships and shadowing opportunities in EM during Foundations also provide you early exposure to the field and can help guide your career exploration.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Not applying to enough programs, or applying only to highly competitive programs or highly competitive regions. To avoid this, it is helpful to sit down with your career advisor and take a full assessment of your academic profile and the type and number of programs you should apply to. Not planning ahead to make time for an away rotation, or not being flexible with the timing for an away rotation. Not communicating regularly with career advisors, especially with concerns. Advisors are student advocates, and can be most helpful when students share information.

11 If a student is strongly interested in Emergency Medicine, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ● Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty (the required rotation counts as your home subinternship in EM) ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ● 12 National Characteristics of Entering Emergency Medicine Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $280,000 There are 3-year and 4-year programs Both available Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $259,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $289,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Medium to High 233 245

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

49.1 2,104 2,047 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Emergency Medicine website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Emergency Medicine? Varies based on your academic profile, average 40-60

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Emergency Medicine?

Some interviews start in October, although most from November through early January. It is helpful to have time off somewhere in Nov-Jan. Applicants with fewer Honors grades or lower Step scores may benefit from scheduling time off on the later side, in December and January, to potentially pick up additional interviews as cancellations occur. Having a bit of flexibility throughout the Nov-Jan season is helpful.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Emergency Medicine residency programs? By mid to late October, if a student has fewer than 8-10 interviews, they should contact their advisor.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

EM faculty career advisor. Can always email Dr. Shandro with questions as well.

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13 Family Medicine Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Tomoko Sairenji Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website https://depts.washington.edu/fammed/education/advising/ Drs. Jeanne Cawse-Lucas, Tomoko Sairenji, and Ivan (for general info) Henson (first contact should go through Ivan at Yes [email protected]) https://depts.washington.edu/fammed/education/advising/ap ply/ (For advice on applying to residency)

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Drs. Jeanne Cawse-Lucas and Tomoko Sairenji Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Family Medicine? All required clerkships. Sub-I (will change into Advanced Inpatient and Outpatient Clerkship in Spring 2018) is recommended

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Family Medicine?

Second FM sub-I sometimes recommended. Otherwise, choose by interest. Consider the following: Family Medicine APCs, Chronic Care/Pain Management (Anesthesia), Medical Consultation, Palliative Care, Opioid Use Disorder, Dermatology, Advanced Inpatient Geriatrics or Advanced Outpatient Geriatrics (Medicine), Outpatient Carsiology, Ortho/Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, OB/GYN.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Family Medicine? Family Medicine. Do you recommend that students take an elective in Family Medicine at another institution? Not necessary.

14 Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Family Medicine? Students should pursue any electives that will help them feel prepared for an internship in family medicine. Some electives that are popular include radiology, sports medicine, cardiology, and dermatology. Many students also pursue electives that will help them prepare for a particular interest within FM training (for example, OB/GYN, psych, pain).

Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Talk to a family medicine career advisor early, especially if you think you might have yellow/red flags (as soon as you have identified there may be a problem). Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Be honest and forthcoming with your career advisors, and keep them updated during the application process. Ask for help when you need it. Work with an advisor to determine the right number of programs. Make sure to have one strong letter in FM. There is no need for a chair's letter. Other strong letters from any specialty or those from faculty who have worked with you closely and observed you clinically. Make sure you contact Ivan ([email protected]) to be on the advising listserv.

15 If a student is strongly interested in Family Medicine, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

16 National Characteristics of Entering Family Medicine Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $182,500 3 years (a small number of 4 year programs exist) Categorical Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $183,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $202,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Low to Medium 221 237

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

30.0 2,919 3,356 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Family Medicine website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Family Medicine? 15 for the average applicant. Try to get around 12 interviews, 10 on rank list.

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Family Medicine?

Most interviews programs interview in November and December. Some start in early in mid-October and some go through January.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Family Medicine residency programs?

If less than 5 interviews by mid-October.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Contact your departmental career advisor.

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17 Internal Medicine Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Doug Paauw, Dr. Jenny Wright Email Initial inquiries email only [email protected]. Other emails - [email protected], [email protected]. Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website Drs. Daniel Cabrera, Chris Knight, Susan Merel, https://imstudents.uw.edu/career-advising/career- Yes Shobah Stack, Kathi Sleavin advising Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Dr. Doug Paauw Osler Club [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Internal Medicine?

Students matching in IM are encouraged to do their APC Subinternship in one of the Medicine APC SubIs.

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Internal Medicine? Dermatology, Ortho/Sports Medicine (for primary care IM), Primary Care (for Primary Care IM), Advanced Inpatient Geriatrics or Advanced Outpatient Geriatrics (Medicine), Palliative Care, Opioid Use Disorder, Outpatient Cardiology. There are many other APC's in IM; any of these are recommended for students matching in IM. Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Internal Medicine?

Any subinternship in IM - EXCEPT the Subinternship in Neurocritical Care Medicine.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Internal Medicine at another institution?

No. Students should only do an away elective if they have a compelling reason to match at that specific site.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Internal Medicine? For students interested in matching into Internal Medicine, our list of recommended electives are: Strongly Recommended: Cardiology, Clinical Respiratory Disease (Pulmonary). Recommended: ClinicalHIV, ENT, Urology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics - Outpatient/Sports medicine - Not OR

18 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty?

Do well on your third year clerkships. We are a very straightforward match, so students shouldn't worry about needing away electives or research.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty:

We are a very straightforward match. Students across a broad spectrum of competitiveness match into IM residency programs. Students need to think geographically broadly when they apply, there are only 2 IM residency programs in Seattle, so not everyone will match into a Seattle program.

19 If a student is strongly interested in Internal Medicine, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ●

Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

20 National Characteristics of Entering Internal Medicine Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $185,000 3 years Categorical Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $195,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $224,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Medium 233 246

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

31.6 8,421 7,233 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Internal Medicine website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Internal Medicine? Depends on how competetive the student is: 20-60

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Internal Medicine? End of October-first part of January. Peak time is Nov/Dec. Many programs break for the last week of December between holiday.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Internal Medicine residency programs? Mid-November, if students haven't yet received 10 invitations for IM and 8 for prelim medicine. At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Internal Medicine residency programs? If students have less than 10 interviews by Mid-November, we should be contacted. But less than 10 can be fine if the programs student is interviewing at are matchable programs for the student. And, some highly competetive applicants can get by with less interviews, but we tell them this in advance. Additional information: Students interested in IM should contact Kathi Sleavin to be added to our list of interested students for the upcoming Match year.

Return to Table of Contents 21 Neurological Surgery Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen Phone 206.744.9321

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website Jeff Ojemann MD, Louis J. Kim MD, N/A http://neurosurgery.washington.edu/education/residency/ Manuel Ferreira MD, PhD Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information

Does not have its own group--try PNIG or Surgery Interest Group N/A Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Neurological Surgery? Sub-I in neurological surgery

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Neurological Surgery? Pain Medicine Clerkship, Palliative Care, Medical Consultation.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Neurological Surgery? Neurocritical Care Medicine (Neurosurgical ICU), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Surgical ICU).

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Neurological Surgery at another institution? Yes

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Neurological Surgery? Most clerkships are pertinent

Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Discuss with neurological surgeons early in your 3rd year if possible.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Not getting advice on sub-I selection and specialty selection.

22 If a student is strongly interested in Neurological Surgery, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty. ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

23 National Characteristics of Entering Neurological Surgery Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $680,000 7 years Categorical Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $499,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $619,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

High 249 251

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

66.8 259 218 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Neurological Surgery website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Neurological Surgery? 20

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Neurological Surgery?

October to January

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Neurological Surgery residency programs?

The first week of December.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Contact residency coordinator

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24 Neurology Career Advisor Phone Number Contact Information

Dr. Eric Kraus 206.598.0216 [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website Drs. Bruce Ransom (Chair) and James Owens (Child No N/A Neurology) Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information

Psychiatry/Neurology Interest Group (PNIG) Dr. Eric Kraus - [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Neurology?

Neurology

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Neurology?

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Advanced Inpatient Geriatrics or Advanced Outpatient Geriatrics (Medicine), Palliative Care, Medical Consultation.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Neurology?

Subinternship in Neurocritical Care Medicine (Neurosurgical ICU, conjoint Med/Anesthesia), Ward or Hospital Medicine.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Neurology at another institution? Yes, if a student is interested in matching at a specific institution, and would like to audition at that institution. Not required for speciality.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Neurology?

Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Radiology

25 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Do more than one Neurology rotation at home or other institution. UW offers EEG and pediatric neurology electives. Meet with a departmental advisor. Pass both USMLE exams on the first try. Have a well-developed idea about the practice of Neurology.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Applying late in the process; it's best to submit applications early in September. Not having a letter from a neurologist. A personal statement that is too casual, flush with bragging, has typos, or is poorly worded (ask more than one person to proofread, ideally someone who has reviewed a number of personal statements).

26 If a student is strongly interested in Neurology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

27 National Characteristics of Entering Neurology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $225,000 4-5 years (including the PGY-1 year) Both available Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $186,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $234,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Medium 231 243

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

27.0 662 492 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Neurology website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Neurology? 10-15 interviews. Depending on your competitiveness this may mean many more programs in ERAS.

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Neurology?

Late October to January

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Neurology residency programs?

If they have received fewer than 5 interviews by Mid-October

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

First, contact the residency program. Second, contact the career advisor

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28 Obstetrics-Gynecology Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Vicki Mendiratta Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website http://depts.washington.edu/obgyn/education/thir N/A No d-year-clerkship/4th-year-info.html

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Dr. Vicki Mendiratta OB/GYN Interest Group [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Obstetrics-Gynecology?

Core 3rd year clerkships. A 4th year Sub-I in OB/GYN is not required but either a UW or a Visiting away Sub-I is highly encouraged. Dr. Mendiratta will help students to determine what might be best for them.

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Obstetrics-Gynecology? Recommend taking a second OB/GYN sub-I. Outside OB/GYN: Anesthesia, Critical Care, Medical Consultation. Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Obstetrics-Gynecology? OB/GYN Outside of OB/GYN: Anesthesia Critical Care APC in Medicine, or Subinternship in Critical Care Medicine taken as APC Medical Consultation. Do you recommend that students take an elective in Obstetrics-Gynecology at another institution?

Depends on the circumstances. Individual mentoring is needed to determine if this might be beneficial.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Obstetrics-Gynecology?

Consider: Female Urology, ID, Cardiology/Clinical Respiratory Disease (Pulmonary)/Critical Care, basic Anesthesia clerkship, Radiology.

29 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty?

1) Ask for letters of recommendation as you go from a variety of people - in OB, we like diversity among the letters - not just from OB/GYNs . You will need 3-4 letters total, sometimes "Chair" letter is required as well 2) Strive to do well in all required clerkships - # of Honors in the 3rd year is an important criteria for competitive residency programs and particularly in the West region. 3.) Meet with me early (1st/2nd yr), then frequently during 3rd and early 4th.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Look all around the country - not just in the West. There are limited programs in the West relative to the rest of the nation. Some students will benefit from Dual applying depending on their unique circumstance. The "Scramble/SOAP" really does not yield open OB spots, save some Preliminary spots. Dr. Mendiratta will advise students who should strongly consider dual applying. Applying for programs that are out of their range for their competitiveness.

30 If a student is strongly interested in Obstetrics-Gynecology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

31 National Characteristics of Entering Obstetrics-Gynecology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $219,000 Categorical (~270 programs) & 4 years Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $238,000 Preliminary (~19 programs/22 spots) Academic Med. Full Prof: $285,000 Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Medium 229 (2016 data) 244 (2016 data)

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

50.2 1,352 1,288 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynecology website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Obstetrics-Gynecology? Variable depending on competitiveness of student and types of programs applying to. Roughly 30-50

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Obstetrics-Gynecology?

November and December; There are some in October and January, but majority in Nov/Dec.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Obstetrics-Gynecology residency programs?

Mid October if < 10 interviews confirmed

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Contact Dr. Mendiratta.

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32 Ophthalmology Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Courtney Francis Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

Dr. Michelle Cabrera No N/A

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information

Ophthalmology Interest Group Dr. Courtney Francis - [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Ophthalmology? Core clerkships and at least one ophthalmology rotation. Ophthalmology 681 (Harborview/UW Eye Institute), Ophthalmology 685 (VA Puget Sound) and Ophthalmology 695 (Advanced Ophthalmology) are recommended.

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Ophthalmology? Dermatology, anything else of personal interest.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Ophthalmology? Ward or Hospital Medicine, General Surgery.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Ophthalmology at another institution?

An away elective at another institution may sometimes be helpful for students interested in a particular program; however, away electives are not necessary for matching.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Ophthalmology? Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Otolaryngology, Endocrinology, Dermatology and Rheumatology are sometimes helpful to Ophthalmology residents, but are not necessary.

33 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Meet with a departmental advisor as early as you think you may have an interest in Ophthalmology given the January match date. Core clerkship grades and USMLE scores are the most important components to matching successfully. This past year, the mean USMLE Step 1 score of a matched applicant was 243. Participation in a research project is also important.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty:

Academic performance, particularly on core clinical clerkships and the USMLE Step 1, may limit a student's ability to match successfully in Ophthalmology. Meeting with a career advisor too late and limited time in Seattle may also make matching more challenging.

34 If a student is strongly interested in Ophthalmology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ●

Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty. ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ● 35 National Characteristics of Entering Ophthalmology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $250,000 4 years (including the PGY-1 year) Advanced Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $225,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $312,000 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Ophthalmology website. Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

High 243 Info not available

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty Total # of applicants participating # of Positions Offered

68.0 594 468

For more information, please visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Ophthalmology? 40-60

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Ophthalmology? Mid-late October through December. Internship interviews often go into early February.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Ophthalmology residency programs? Fewer than 3-4 interview offers by mid November. 8-10 interviews maximizes the likelihood of matching.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do? Meet with the department advisor prior to submitting the application.

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36 37 38 39 Orthopaedics Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Lisa Taitsman via coordinator Christine Pallasigui [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website Drs. Jennifer Bauer, Todd Blumberg, Michael Githens, http://www.orthop.washington.edu/?q=ossmig/orthopaedic-surgery- Mia Hagen, Nick Iannuzzi, Chris Kweon, Adam Yes and-sports-medicine-interest-group-ossmig.html Sassoon Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Dr. Adam Sassoon Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group and http://www.orthop.washington.edu/?q=ossmig/orthopaedic-surgery-and- Sports Medicine Interest Group (OSSMIG) sports-medicine-interest-group-ossmig.html Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Orthopaedics? Core Clerkships. Orthopaedics- not officially required, but strongly recommended

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Orthopaedics? Sports Medicine, Advanced Inpatient Geriatrics or Advanced Outpatient Geriatrics (Medicine), Medical Consultation. Other APC's or Subinternships in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine or Surgery. Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Orthopaedics?

General Surgery.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Orthopaedics at another institution?

Yes, most students average 2 away rotations.

40 Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Orthopaedics? Nothing is formally required. Other surgical rotation can be useful, especially in decision making regarding your career. Other non-surgical clerkships such as radiology, neurology, PM&R, sports medicine and rheumatology can also be helpful from an educational standpoint for orthopaedics. Internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, and general surgery are all very valuable for learning how to care for patients. Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Should have above average USMLE scores. Honors in core clerkships is very important. Research interest and experience. Outside interests/ activities. Apptitude for procedures/ technical skills.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Having realistic expectations as orthopaedics is very competitive. It is important to select programs for away rotations that you would want to train in but also where you have a reasonable chance of matching. Everyone needs a backup plan. Even very strong applicants.

41 If a student is strongly interested in Orthopaedics, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ● Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

42 National Characteristics of Entering Orthopaedics Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $350,000 5 years Categorical Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $419,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $536,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

High 247 253

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

73.4 1095 727 For more information, please visit: AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Orthopaedic Surgery website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Orthopaedics? There is no data about this. I have always heard 40-50. It is important to apply to a range of programs to improve chances of matching.

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Orthopaedics?

The busiest interview months are December and January.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Orthopaedics residency programs?

Again, no data. Focus on doing an outstanding job on rotations- at UW and when away. Best to anticipate up front and apply to a wide range of programs with a back up plan in place from the beginning. There is no set time that programs notify about applications and no minimum number of interviews that guarantee anything.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Discuss with their advisor. The earlier the better.

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43 Otolaryngology Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information Dr. Ian Humphreys Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

Drs. Maya Sardesai, David Horn, Greg Davis, Mark Whipple, Amit No N/A Bhrany, Ian Humphreys, Tanya Meyer and Sanjay Parikh

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Dr. Allen Hillel Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Interest Group (OHNSIG) [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Otolaryngology? Oto/HNS 4 week clerkship Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Otolaryngology? Otolaryngology APC. Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Otolaryngology? Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Surgical ICU), Thoracic Surgery. Do you recommend that students take an elective in Otolaryngology at another institution? If a student is very interested in a particular program, then it is reasonable to take an away rotation at that institution, and it will function as a "4- week interview". This is helpful, especially if the student might not get an interview offer otherwise. Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Otolaryngology? Neurosurgery, Radiology, General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, GI Medicine, Clinical Respiratory Disease (Pulmonary), Surgical ICU (recommended for education prior to residency in Oto/HNS). Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Be able to talk about your research in depth. Likely the student will not be the first author on a peer reviewed journal, but in all cases the student should be well versed in the research project and be able to discuss the outcomes of the research. Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Recognize early that Oto/HNS is a competitive residency. Early planning, and contact with faculty in our department is very helpful. Also, not knowing your research. 44 If a student is strongly interested in Otolaryngology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ● Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

45 National Characteristics of Entering Otolaryngology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $330,000 5 years Advanced Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $298,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $390,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

High 248 253

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

38.4 507 305 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Otolaryngology website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Otolaryngology? 50

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Otolaryngology?

November-January

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Otolaryngology residency programs?

Hopefully, at least 5 interviews by Oct

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Contact Al Hillel or their Oto/HNS advisor.

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46 Pathology Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Mara Rendi Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

N/A No N/A

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information

N/A N/A Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Pathology? An elective in anatomic pathology and/or lab medicine- should be at least 4 weeks total spent in AP/Lab Medicine.

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Pathology? No specific recommendations - choose based on your interests.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Pathology? Ward or Hospital Medicine, General Surgery.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Pathology at another institution? Depends on the student. If you have one place you know you want to be, doing an away rotation is fine. But certainly not necessary.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Pathology? None specifically but taking more clinical electives will help you in pathology so you understand the clinician's needs.

Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Just do well on the path or lab medicine elective.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Not exploring all the options in pathology- i.e. Whether to apply Anatomic Pathology (AP)/Clinical Pathology (CP), AP only, CP only, or AP/Neuropathology and AP/Hematopathology. Talk to your path advisor/mentors about your interests and how best to apply. 47 If a student is strongly interested in Pathology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ●

48 National Characteristics of Entering Pathology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $349,731 4 years for anatomic & clinical pathology programs; Categorical Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $200,000 3 years for anatomic pathology-only programs. Academic Med. Full Prof: $271,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Low. But top programs are competitive and can't get into those unless 233 243 you are very competitive, but you can get into the others.

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

22.1 465 601 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Pathology website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Pathology? Around 10

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Pathology?

October - December. October - November is the heaviest time.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Pathology residency programs?

If by late October/early Nov, student does not have 5 interviews, talk to someone

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Contact Dr. Rendi or anyone in pathology.

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49 Pediatrics Career Advisor Phone Number Contact Information [email protected] Dr. Sherilyn Smith and Dr. Michelle Terry Email [email protected] Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

Drs. Jimmy Beck, Rebekah Burns, Mollie Grow, Abena http://www.washington.edu/medicine/pediatrics/s Knights, Emily Myers, Jordan Symons, Glen Tamura, Yes tudents/current/career Michelle Terry

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information

Pediatric Interest Group (PIG) Please see PIG site Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Pediatrics? None required. Strongly recommended - a 4 week rotation at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Pediatrics? Many options in Pediatrics, including NICU; PICU; Heme/Onc. Also consider Child Psychiatry and Pediatric Surgery. Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Pediatrics? Pediatrics: (Known as Advanced Pediatric Clerkship with APC-S designation or Advanced Pediatric Subinternship.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Pediatrics at another institution? No - only if there is a specific institution that the student is interested in, not a general recommendation.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Pediatrics? Genetics, Pediatric Psychiatry, Pediatric Neurology

Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Focus on your core rotations and contact us with questions.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Don't apply to a wide variety of programs, don't apply to enough programs, don't let their career advisor knowif you are dual applying. 50 If a student is strongly interested in Pediatrics, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ●

51 National Characteristics of Entering Pediatrics Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice starting salary: $167,012 3 years Categorical Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $156,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $194,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Medium to Low 230 244

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

31.7 2,561 2738 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Pediatrics website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Pediatrics? Should interview at 12; the number he/she needs to acheive this goal depends on the program choices and the student's academic record.

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Pediatrics?

Mid October-Mid January

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Pediatrics residency programs?

If the student has not received the recommended number of interviews by mid-October, they should reach out for help.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Contact their career advisor or Sherilyn Smith ([email protected])

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52 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Mindy Loveless and Dr. Ny-Ying Lam Email [email protected]; [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

Drs. Juan Asanza, Ken Jaffe, Margaret Jones, Ny-Ying Lam, Brian Liem, Denise LiLue, Jelena Svircev, Mindy Yes No website Loveless

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information [email protected] Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group (PMR) [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in PM&R? PM&R with broad exposure including inpatient and outpatient.

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in PM&R? Chronic Care/Pain Management (Rehab), Pain Medicine (Anesthesia), Sports Medicine, Advanced Geriatrics, Advanced Palliative Care.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in PM&R? Ward or Hospital Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurocritical Care Medicine, Advanced Pediatric Clerkship (for those interested in peds rehab).

Do you recommend that students take an elective in PM&R at another institution? No, it can be an added expense without much benefit unless the student really wants to match there.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into PM&R?

None specific for match. Utilize clerkship experiences to gain skills/knowledge useful in PM&R practice such as emergency medicine, ENT, neurology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain, palliative care, radiology, rheumatology, sports medicine, trauma services, urology.

53 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? (1) Early PM&R exposure is essential to have enough time for core experiences that will support a competitive application to top-tier programs. Complete a UW PM&R Preceptorship and join the UW interest group. Also consider the RIC Externship or AAP RREMS program (2) Join the AAPM&R - it's free! (3) Gain deeper experience with persons with disabilities. Many students will do this through volunteering. (4) Obtain at least one letter of recommendation from a UW Rehabilitation Medicine core faculty member based in Seattle. (5) If interested in a competitive program, complete a research project or publication in a topic relevant to PM&R. Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Lack of knowledge about PM&R Narrow interest in only one aspect of PM&R Not doing enough core rotations in tertiary care centers/hospitals with resident teams Not explaining problems in the academic record or USMLE scores in the personal statement Unable to explain choice of PM&R as a field over related fields Tip: In the personal statement, avoid claiming deep understanding of disability based on a personal minor sports injury

54 If a student is strongly interested in Rehabilitation Medicine, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

55 National Characteristics of Entering Rehabilitation Medicine Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice salary: $200,000 4 years (including the PGY-1 year) Both available Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $206,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $237,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Low, but trend is becoming more competitive 226 238

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

34.8 459 119 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in PM&R? At least 10, more if any weaknesses in grades, class rank or USMLE scores

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for PM&R?

October - December

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to PM&R residency programs?

Less than 5 PM&R invites within one week of release of the MSPE. Also be mindful of invites for preliminary year programs.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Start by contacting PM&R advisors

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56 Plastic Surgery Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Jeffrey Friedrich Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

Dr. Kari Keys ([email protected]); interested students No N/A can contact either Dr. Keys or Dr. Friedrich

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information N/A N/A Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Plastic Surgery? Plastic surgery clerkship at UW

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Plastic Surgery? Orthopedics, Dermatology, Otolaryngology, Anesthesia, Medical Consultation.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Plastic Surgery? Plastic Surgery.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Plastic Surgery at another institution? Yes, 1-2 away electives.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Plastic Surgery? None are necessary, although helpful clerkships include orthopedics, urology, otolaryngology, dermatology

Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Start early in MS3 year (in the fall) reaching out to us in plastic surgery to set up a rotation and research plan. Plan to do the Plastic Surgery clerkship late in MS3 year or early in MS4 year because in July, outside rotators arrive and the rotation gets very crowded Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Waiting too late to set up a plan with us. 57 If a student is strongly interested in Plastic Surgery, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ● Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

58 National Characteristics of Entering Plastic Surgery Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salary Clinical Practice salary: $496,243 6 years Both available Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $326,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $481,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

High 250 256

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

35.5 (Plastic Surgery - Integrated) 119 159 (integrated programs only) For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Plastic Surgery website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Plastic Surgery? 30-40

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Plastic Surgery? December - January

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Plastic Surgery residency programs? Late November

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Plastic Surgery residency programs?

Contact Dr. Friedrich, our program director

Additional information: Drs. Friedrich and Keys welcome the chance to meet with any UW students interested in plastic surgery.

Return to Table of Contents 59 Psychiatry Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Anna Borisovskaya Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website Drs. D. Cowley, L. Laplante, J. Markman, C. Varley, S. Yes http://depts.washington.edu/psyclerk/career.html Romm, J. Buchholz, S. Simmons Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information

Psychiatry/Neurology Interest Group (PNIG) Dr. Eric Kraus - [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Psychiatry? Electives in Psychiatry are not required, however they are encouraged. Psychiatry is becoming more competitive as a specialty, which means that having no electives in the 4th year looks odd. Also, doing a 4 week elective early in the year is particularly useful for those who got P or HP in the 3rd year rotation, demonstrating improvement and growth if you get a better grade. There are several excellent rotations offered by our department, and away rotations are also an option. The ones of most interest to 4th year medical students are Consult-Liaison Psychiatry (in any of the teaching hospitals), Psychiatry Emergency Services at HMC, Outpatient Psychiatry at the VA, as well as Geriatric Psychiatry, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, Detox and Rehab Prog. for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (Addiction Psychiatry), Forensic Psychiatry. Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Psychiatry? Many options in Psychiatry: Dermatology, Opioid Use Disorder (conj. Med/Psych).

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Psychiatry? Many options in Psychiatry: Ward or Hospital Medicine, Hospital Medicine/Oncology.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Psychiatry at another institution? No, unless a student absolutely needs to match to that institution and doesn't have a strong application otherwise.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Psychiatry? Endocrinology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ward or Hospital Medicine Subinternship or Hospital Medicine/Oncology. The goal in 4th year should be to have fun and do things that you won't have a chance to do once you're in Psychiatry residency. Focus on that, primarily. It will all be equally useful (or forgotten) once you start your residency.

60 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty?

While Psychiatry is a less competitive specialty than most others, Admissions Committees look for candidates who are particularly interested in our specialty, who love to listen to people, who are fascinated with the way that someone's mind works - (normally, differently, pathologically), and who have a therapeutic touch to their interactions with patients. Emphasizing these and other pertinent qualities in your CV and personal statement will make your application stand out.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: 1. Not emphasizing strongly enough the reason why they're interested in Psychiatry 2. Discussing topics in the personal statement that hadn't been fully cognitively processed, such as intense events in one's life. It helps to show your personal statement to your advisor or mentor to get feedback on it. 3. Applying to too many or too few residencies, which is probably common to all specialties. Unless there are red flags in your application (failing a USMLE exam, failing a clerkship), applying to 50 residencies is not indicated. On the other hand, you can't just apply to the UW and hope for the best (both scenarios have happened). Talk to your advisor to get a ballpark recommendation for how many residencies to apply to, as everyone's circumstances will be different. 4. Acting bored during the interview day: if you're at all interested in the residency, bring your A-game. If you're not interested, just skip the interview. 5. It helps to have some subjects to discuss at hand, if there's a lull in conversation on your interview day - patients that changed your experience in medical school or Psychiatry, particular interests of yours in Psychiatry. Not knowing why you're applying to a specific residency, or what may be the particular strengths of that program is a red flag - you should have done your research. 6. Weak, uninformative letters of recommendations from preceptors/attendings who clearly either didn't know the student well or didn't actually enjoy working with the student. When asking for letters of recommendations, get them from people who were particularly enthusiastic about you, and word your request as "will you write me a STRONG letter of recommendation?"

61 If a student is strongly interested in Psychiatry, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ● Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

62 National Characteristics of Entering Psychiatry Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice salary: $207,500 4 years (including the PGY-1 year) Both available Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $186,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $220,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Medium, inching toward high 224 238

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

37.8 1,401 1495 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Psychiatry website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Psychiatry?

This varies; depends on student's competitiveness. Highly competitive students may apply to 15-20 programs, less competitive students should apply to higher numbers. Discuss with your advisor. Always apply to a variety of programs in terms of their competitiveness level, as though you were investing in stocks (don't put all your eggs in one type of basket). Apply to some safe programs/community based programs just in case.

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Psychiatry? End of October through end of January (beginning of February in rare cases).

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Psychiatry residency programs?

Probably if they hadn't received invitations from the majority of the residencies they've applied to by the end of November. But they should be aware that some programs do late invitations. If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do? Contact the residency program in question, and ask if they had sent out invitations to interviews. If they have and you didn't get one, ask if they are still reviewing the applications. Express interest in being invited for the interview, because this program is of particular importance to you because of X, Y, Z. If it is vital that you need to go to this program for an interview, please contact me for further advice.

Return to Table of Contents 63 Radiation Oncology Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information

Dr. Ralph Ermoian Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

N/A N/A N/A

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information

N/A N/A Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Radiation Oncology? Radiation Oncology

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Radiation Oncology? Palliative Care, Advanced Inpatient Geriatrics or Advanced Outpatient Geriatrics (Medicine).

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Radiation Oncology? Hospital Medicine/Oncology Subinternship, Oncology Subinternship.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Radiation Oncology at another institution? Often students complete 1-2 away rotations, but that is not required. The away rotations can serve many functions including confirming interest in the specialty, building fund of knowledge, exploring whether a particular residency program is a good fit, and creating a favorable impression with a program with which one wants to match. Of note, the latter is a two edge sword; not doing as well as one hopes on an away rotation can make it harder to match to that program.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Radiation Oncology? Medical Oncology; Radiology; Surgical Oncology; Pathology. None of these are necessary but can be helpful.

64 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Most residents expect applicants to have done some research during medical school, ideally with at least one product of research in radiation oncology. Students interested in this specialty are well served to try to work on a project fairly early; however, it is possible to match to radiation oncology residency programs without research in the specialty.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: 1) not applying to enough programs, 2) when interviewing, not preparing for the interview by learning about the program. 3) assuming letters of recommendation have to come from radiation oncologists--at least 1-2 can, but letters from attendings in other specialties who can writing glowing remarks are welcome

65 If a student is strongly interested in Radiation Oncology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

66 National Characteristics of Entering Radiation Oncology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice salary: $500,000 5 years (including the PGY-1 year) Advanced Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $346,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $436,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Medium 247 251

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

39.1 349 16 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Radiation Oncology website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Radiation Oncology? 60-70+

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Radiation Oncology?

Mid-November through January

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Radiation Oncology residency programs?

Fewer than 5 interviews by mid-November.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Contact the department advisor and radiation oncology letter writers.

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67 Radiology Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information Email Trixie at [email protected] and cc Dr. [email protected] Drs. Gautham Reddy & Jonathan Medverd Reddy at [email protected] [email protected] Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website Trixie Rombouts: [email protected] (Scheduling No N/A Administrator) Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Dr. Jonathan Medverd Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Interest Group (DIRIG) [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Radiology?

Applicants to Diagnostic Radiology (DR): Radiology 695, "Radiology Elective Clerkship," 4 weeks in DR in Seattle. Applicants to Interventional Radiology (IR): Radiology 695, "Radiology Elective Clerkship," 4 weeks in IR, plus Radiology 694 "Advanced Radiology Clerkship," 2-4 weeks in DR. The IR rotation must be arranged well in advance. Plan to take a couple of four-week away electives in IR.

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Radiology? No specific recommendations - choose based on your interests.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Radiology? Ward or Hospital Medicine, Surgery. Do you recommend that students take an elective in Radiology at another institution? DR: Only if you specifically want to go to a particular program and if you are a competitive applicant for that program. Only 5-10% of DR applicants do away electives. IR: Yes,one to two rotations of 4 weeks each. Choose programs at which you would be a competitive applicant. Please seek advice about programs that are appropriate for you and arrange the electives as soon as you can.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Radiology? No

68 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? DR applicants: It is best to take the radiology clerkship no later than Summer B. We will write a departmental letter of recommendation for you, and you can ask specific faculty members to contribute to the letter. You will need two letters from clinical clerkships, preferably including one from medicine or surgery. A letter from a research mentor is acceptable as a fourth letter.

IR applicants: Take the IR clerkship no later than Summer B and DR no later than Summer C. You must obtain a letter of recommendation from an IR faculty member at UW. A surgery letter is strongly recommended. You should consider including your DR letter in the IR application, and you should obtain a fourth letter from a required clinical clerkship. You should dual apply in IR and DR, as IR is extremely competitive (more than 340 applicants for 120 positions).

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: DR: Obtaining all or most letters of recommendation from radiologists. Not applying to enough programs or applying to programs for which you are not competitive. Not completing the application by September 15. In the personal statement, discussing "solving puzzles" or neglecting to mention what you can add to a residency program and your long-term goals. Not mentioning an interest in patient care. Not studying for Step 2. The Step 2 score is not required for the DR application, but if you take it, you don't want the score to be substantially lower than Step 1. Not reaching out to your career advisor multiple times during the application, interview, and ranking process.

IR: Taking only 2 weeks of IR clerkship or not taking a DR clerkship. Applying only to IR rather than dual applying to IR and DR. Obtaining all or most letters of recommendation from interventional or diagnostic radiologists. Not showing enthusiasm and interest during both the IR and DR clerkships. Not applying to enough programs or applying to programs for which you are not competitive. Not completing the application by September 15. In the personal statement, discussing "solving puzzles" or neglecting to mention what you can add to a residency program and your long-term goals. Not mentioning an interest in patient care. Overemphasizing your sole interest in IR (at the expense of DR) during your interviews. The IR residency includes three years of DR, and you will have DR interviewers who want to make sure that you will be engaged during those three years. Not studying for Step 2. The Step 2 score is not required for the IR application, but if you take it, you don't want the score to be substantially lower than Step 1. Not reaching out to your career advisor multiple times during the application, interview, and ranking process.

69 If a student is strongly interested in Radiology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ●

Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ●

70 National Characteristics of Entering Radiology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice salary: DR $503,000, IR $610,000 DR: 5 years (including the PGY-1 year) or IR: 6 years Advanced (most programs) or Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $337,000 (including the PGY-1 year) Categorical (some programs) Academic Med. Full Prof: $375,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

High 240 247

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

40.7 DR: 1497 advanced, IR: 342 advanced Categorical and Advanced: DR 1053, IR 124 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Radiology-Diagnostic website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Radiology? For DR: 40-50. For IR: 20-40 plus 20-50 in DR

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Radiology? There is a wide range, from October to January. You might want to take time off in late October/early November and then again in January. Few interviews are held during the week of Thanksgiving and the week immediately after (RSNA week), and none are held during the winter holiday break. Programs in the Midwest and New England tend to interview earlier, before winter weather sets in. Most programs (other than UW) on the West Coast schedule the majority of their interviews in December and January.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Radiology residency programs?

Most students receive at least 3-5 interview offers by October 15. Students with Step 1 scores under 230 might receive fewer offers, so don't panic, but contact your career advisor if you have less than three by mid October. If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do? Contact Dr. Reddy to discuss the desirability of applying to more programs and/or contacting residency program coordinators by email.

Return to Table of Contents 71 Surgery Career Advisor Phone Number Contact Information

Dr. Roger Tatum 206.764.2255 [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website

Drs. Kristine Calhoun and Hugh Foy No http://depts.washington.edu/surgstus/career.html

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information Dr. Kathleen Berfield Surgery Interest Group [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Surgery? Sub-internship (Department of Surgery sub-I preferred by many programs, but Internal Medicine may also work in some cases).

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Surgery? Second sub-I in Surgical ICU or Trauma ICU can fulfill APC requirement - see specific recommendations below. Advanced Inpatient Geriatrics or Advanced Outpatient Geriatrics (Medicine), Palliative Care or Medical Consultation might also be helpful for career preparation.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Surgery? Surgery Subinternship: General Surgery--SURG 664 (VAMC) or SURG 688 (UWMC), or Vascular Surgery (HMC)--SURG 695; can also do Transplant or CT Surgery at UWMC as alternatives. Do you recommend that students take an elective in Surgery at another institution?

Not unless the student has Step 1 scores significantly below average, an overall weak application, or special circumstances such as a particular interest in one program or city over all others, or for those couples matching where doing an away elective by both members of the couple in the same city may increase the chances of a successful couples match.

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Surgery? Radiology, Anesthesiology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Clnical Respiratory Disease (Pulmonary), Subinternship in Critical Care Medicine (Medical ICU).

72 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Seek advice sooner rather than later, ideally near the beginning of 3rd year or sooner if considering General Surgery; it is perfectly acceptable to seek an advisor in Surgery when trying to choose between Surgery and another specialty.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty:

Not applying to enough programs. Not applying to the appropriate range of programs for relative competitiveness. Not seeking out advice early enough. Not doing enough interviews (recommend minimum of 8 if possible).

73 If a student is strongly interested in Surgery, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ● Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ● Doing a preceptorship in this specialty ● Doing a UWSOM Explore & Focus Sub-I in this specialty ● Doing an away rotation in this specialty ● Doing a summer research project in this specialty ● 1 letter of reference from someone in this specialty ● 1 letter of recommendation from a department chair in this specialty ● 3 letters of recommendation from physicians in this specialty ● Express a strong interest in academic medicine ● Having a published abstract or poster presentation ● Having at least one published paper in a peer reviewed journal ● Having a Step I USMLE score above 235 ● Election to AOA ● Having a Master's Degree (eg.MPH) ● Being bilingual ● GHIP or other international experience ● Having an interest in practicing in a rural or underserved community ● Doing a RUOP or other experience in an underserved community ● Election to Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) ● Participating in community service ●

74 National Characteristics of Entering Surgery Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice salary: $328,000 5 years Categorical with specialties Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $304,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $390,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

High 235 247

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of U.S. M.D. Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

39.0 3,189 1281 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Surgery website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Surgery? 30-40 if a competitive applicant (step 1 score at or above application mean of 235, honors in half or more of clerkships), more if less competitive.

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Surgery?

Earliest is late October (only a few programs interview this early), most are between late November and the 3rd week in January.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Surgery residency programs?

If they have not received at least 4-5 interviews by 4 weeks or so after the application is submitted (mid-October).

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do?

Contact advisor, and email programs to ensure that the application that they have received is complete.

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75 Urology Career Advisor Preferred Method of Contact Contact Information Dr. Judith Hagedorn Email [email protected]

Departmental Advisors Advisors Assigned by Department Departmental Career Advising Website Dr. Mathew Sorensen (Program Director) Dr. John Gore (Research Liaison) Yes N/A Jessica Green (Program Manager)

Student Interest Group (S.I.G.) S.I.G. Contact Information N/A N/A Frequently Asked Questions Which clerkships are required for students to match in Urology?

Typical third year clerkships. As well as participation in the UW Urology sub-intern elective (685).

Which Advanced Patient Care clerkships help students prepare for residency in Urology? Second sub-I in Surgery can fulfill APC requirement - see specific recommendations below. Advanced Inpatient Geriatrics or Advanced Outpatient Geriatrics (Medicine), Palliative Care or Medical Consultation might also be helpful for career preparation.

Which UWSOM Sub-Is help students prepare for residency in Urology?

Urology.

Do you recommend that students take an elective in Urology at another institution?

While this is not required, this is strongly encouraged; students who need to boost their application may choose to perform multiple externships

Are there any electives outside this specialty that you recommend to students interested in matching into Urology?

Radiology, Nephrology, Surgical Intensive Care.

76 Do you have any additional recommendations for students who are committed to matching in this specialty? Early engagement with the Department as Urology is a competitive early match. Successful applicants have strong board scores and clerkship grades as well as some research experience. Early engagement allows completion of meaningful research projects and provides the Department more information for a strong letter of recommendation.

Please list the most common mistakes students make when they apply to your specialty: Deciding late in 3rd year, not allowing time for preparation of in-house and away sub-Is. Honest assessment of academic achievement and scores are necessary to gauge likelihood of matching. If students think they may be interested in Urology, they should reach out to the department early. Sub- intern rotations (at UW and away) tend to fill early and as Urology is an early match, rotations need to be completed by the end of August. Spots tend to fill early .

77 If a student is strongly interested in Urology, please rate how important each of the following activities and performance factors are for a successful residency match. 5 4 3 2 1 Highly Important Less Important Achieving 4 or more "Honors" in required clerkship rotations ● Achieving "Honors" in this specialty's clerkship rotation ●

78 National Characteristics of Entering Urology Residents Length of Residency Training Categorical vs. Advanced Program Median Salaries Clinical Practice salary: $300,000 5 years (including the PGY-1 year) Advanced Academic Med. Assistant Prof: $306,000 Academic Med. Full Prof: $414,000

Rate Level of Competitiveness of Specialty Mean USMLE Step 1 Score Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score

Typically high, according to the American Urological Association the match rate in 2018 was 78%, which was 240 244 actually higher than the typical average of 65-70%.

Mean # of Programs Applied to in this Specialty # of Applicants in this Specialty # of Positions Available

68 357 319 For more information, please visit the AAMC's Careers in Medicine: Urology website. Residency Application Process - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs should a student apply to in order to be successful in matching in Urology? Apply to 30-40 programs, with a target of approximately 10-15 interviews.

Recognizing that it can vary from year to year, nationally, when is the typical interview season for Urology? October through December. Being on a rotation that would allow absences (or scheduling time off) in this time period is advisable.

At what point in the interview season should a student become concerned about their application to Urology residency programs?

Fewer than 10 interview offers by mid-November.

If a student is concerned about their application status, what should they do? Contact SOM Advisor in Urology and/or UW Urology Program Director.

Additional information: Urology Match is a good resource.

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