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

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

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

Different ways to connect with me (so sorry in advance it takes me a bit to respond since residency is destroying my time haha):
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00-00:30 - Introduction and Who I Am!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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