It depends on the programs you are trying to match at and if your school does class rank and AOA. Your class rank and AOA can be important for some programs, especially the big academic ones. That being said, some programs look more holistically. Honors during third year clerkships are more important.
Thank you for your question. Yes, most residency programs review applications holistically. The test scores get you in the door, but your other experiences are what make you stand out.
This is the best video I have ever had to have an insight on what anesthesiologists are really thinking about !! Thanks for sharing !
Thank you for your comment! So glad you found the video helpful!
I wish you guys would’ve talked about how mid levels like crnas are affecting the speacilaty
We talk about the role of CRNAs in the full episode interview at about 22:00 available here: th-cam.com/video/2xTWtC7-V6s/w-d-xo.html
How important are honors in basic sciences for Anesthesiology? Thanks!
It depends on the programs you are trying to match at and if your school does class rank and AOA. Your class rank and AOA can be important for some programs, especially the big academic ones. That being said, some programs look more holistically. Honors during third year clerkships are more important.
would you say that extra curricular activities such as research and volunteering are important for applying?
Thank you for your question. Yes, most residency programs review applications holistically. The test scores get you in the door, but your other experiences are what make you stand out.