A Guide To The Perplexed:A Guide To The Perplexed:Residency AdviceResidency Advice

Residency AdviceResidency AdviceFirst And Second YearFirst And Second Year

You’ve Been Screened, You’ve Been Screened, Interviewed….Interviewed….

And And AdmittedAdmitted To Medical School To Medical School

WOW!WOW!

Now You Start To Worry Already About Now You Start To Worry Already About

Residency?Residency?

Obsessive-compulsives!Obsessive-compulsives!

Planning Is Different From Planning Is Different From Anything You’ve Done BeforeAnything You’ve Done Before

Each residency will want to hire the Each residency will want to hire the best doctorsbest doctors they can get for their specialty. You’ll be they can get for their specialty. You’ll be working as a doctor to learn to be a better working as a doctor to learn to be a better doctor: it is both a doctor: it is both a jobjob and an education. and an education.

So it will be, in the round of residency So it will be, in the round of residency competition, more than your competition, more than your potentialpotential as a as a doctor that’s important (as it was for med doctor that’s important (as it was for med school admission). school admission). From now onFrom now on , you will be , you will be judged by your proven track record as a judged by your proven track record as a student-doctor.student-doctor.

The Basic SciencesThe Basic SciencesThe Essential Thing The Essential Thing

1)1) Pre-clinical academic performance is Pre-clinical academic performance is important, not just as 'grades and important, not just as 'grades and scores', but because… scores', but because…

2)2) Excellence in your clinical years will Excellence in your clinical years will depend on how well you’ve learned the depend on how well you’ve learned the lessons and discipline of your pre-clinical lessons and discipline of your pre-clinical years.years.

The more you know of medical science, and The more you know of medical science, and of scientific logic and method, the better of scientific logic and method, the better doctor you are likely to be in both your doctor you are likely to be in both your clinical and investigative skills.clinical and investigative skills.

M1 and M2 YearsM1 and M2 Years Your performance on examinations (‘numbers’) Your performance on examinations (‘numbers’)

is more emphasized by some specialties than is more emphasized by some specialties than others…but no specialty wants to take a person others…but no specialty wants to take a person who has trouble passing exams, if only because who has trouble passing exams, if only because such a person can’t get licensed to practice.such a person can’t get licensed to practice.

Some specialties want you also to have Some specialties want you also to have evidenced commitment to advancing the art by evidenced commitment to advancing the art by clinical or bench research (more about this clinical or bench research (more about this later).later).

COMMENTS FROM THE DEANSCOMMENTS FROM THE DEANS

USMLE STEP I and II Exam Scores? How USMLE STEP I and II Exam Scores? How Important Are They?Important Are They?

From Dr. KumariFrom Dr. Kumari (2005): I surveyed UCD residency directors (2005): I surveyed UCD residency directorsabout the value they put on USMLE examination scores in assessing about the value they put on USMLE examination scores in assessing applicants for residencies in their disciplines. The responses are in applicants for residencies in their disciplines. The responses are in each specialty section’s program director slides.each specialty section’s program director slides.

Keep in mind that these are Keep in mind that these are ourour school’s perceptions only, school’s perceptions only,though they though they areare likely to reflect those of program directors likely to reflect those of program directors within the same specialty at other programs. within the same specialty at other programs.

However, expect However, expect differences in opiniondifferences in opinion based on the specific based on the specific program director and resident selection committee’s experience, program director and resident selection committee’s experience, competition between programs, prestige, geographic appeal, competition between programs, prestige, geographic appeal, nature of the program’s patient population and perceived mission nature of the program’s patient population and perceived mission (clinical, research, e.g.), etc.(clinical, research, e.g.), etc.

Comments From The DeansComments From The DeansUSMLE Board ScoresUSMLE Board Scores

DEAN MICHAEL WILKES (2005):DEAN MICHAEL WILKES (2005):

Step 1 has added importance at a pass-fail school such as ours. Step 1 has added importance at a pass-fail school such as ours. It seems that for most non-surgery programs, the USMLE It seems that for most non-surgery programs, the USMLE score is not vital – but it must be passed (solidly!). Students score is not vital – but it must be passed (solidly!). Students that barely pass, program directors worry, may have difficulty that barely pass, program directors worry, may have difficulty also with specialty exams in the future, causing trouble for the also with specialty exams in the future, causing trouble for the program.program.

Most program directors will not feel a 205 score is much worse Most program directors will not feel a 205 score is much worse than a 225 (everything else being equal), and will value other than a 225 (everything else being equal), and will value other items much more (clerkship evaluations, letters of items much more (clerkship evaluations, letters of recommendation, etc.) recommendation, etc.)

Surgical specialties and subspecialties often place a high Surgical specialties and subspecialties often place a high value on test scores, however.value on test scores, however.

The Other Essential ThingThe Other Essential Thing!!

ALLALL specialties will want candidates who specialties will want candidates who are responsible, mature, hard working, are responsible, mature, hard working, caring, honest, curious, professional and caring, honest, curious, professional and collegial, and who can work well with staff, collegial, and who can work well with staff, peers, students, nurses, supervisors, peers, students, nurses, supervisors, patients and families.patients and families.

Bad behavior will be seen as a sign of Bad behavior will be seen as a sign of

flawed character, no matter flawed character, no matter whenwhen it it occurs.occurs.

How Do You Choose?How Do You Choose?

Some of the preclinical students Some of the preclinical students know already what they want to do.know already what they want to do.

Most don’t.Most don’t.

Many who ‘know’ will change their Many who ‘know’ will change their minds.minds.

To choose a specialty without having To choose a specialty without having real experience in it is like marrying real experience in it is like marrying a mail-order spouse.a mail-order spouse.

What Are The ‘Best’ What Are The ‘Best’ Specialties?Specialties?

The best specialty for any doctor is The best specialty for any doctor is the one they love best and in which the one they love best and in which they do their best.they do their best.No specialty is intrinsically better No specialty is intrinsically better than another.than another.The ‘life-style’ of any specialty can The ‘life-style’ of any specialty can change abruptly by political, change abruptly by political, economic or societal whim: choose economic or societal whim: choose for content, not structure. for content, not structure.

Coming To Your M3 Year?*Coming To Your M3 Year?*How important are your evaluations during M3 How important are your evaluations during M3 clerkships?clerkships?

Generally Generally critical!critical!

You may overcome a lackluster pre-clinical record You may overcome a lackluster pre-clinical record by being a clinical star, but even the top pre-by being a clinical star, but even the top pre-clinical record will not do you much good if you clinical record will not do you much good if you are a clinical disaster are a clinical disaster in any clerkshipin any clerkship

*There will be a class meeting about the M3 year *There will be a class meeting about the M3 year before you have to do anything about it.before you have to do anything about it.

The M3 YearThe M3 YearNo matter what your fellow medical No matter what your fellow medical students (i.e. the “they” of “they students (i.e. the “they” of “they say…”) tell you…say…”) tell you…The order of your M3 clerkships The order of your M3 clerkships makes very little difference. What makes very little difference. What makes a big difference is how well makes a big difference is how well you do in each you do in each compared to the compared to the students who are ‘in it’ at the same students who are ‘in it’ at the same time you are. *time you are. *

*Doing clerkship X first will compare you to othersdoing clerkship X first – second with second, and so on.So putting one off so you’ll be ‘more experienced’ when you take it just has you evaluated relative to others who now also are experienced…see?

““I Hear The Evaluations Are I Hear The Evaluations Are Subjective!”Subjective!”

Sure they are.Sure they are.

There are no ‘objective’ ways to There are no ‘objective’ ways to assess responsibility, dedication, assess responsibility, dedication, character, inter-personal skills, character, inter-personal skills, interest, aptitude, teamwork, interest, aptitude, teamwork, maturity and judgment.maturity and judgment.

They Say That Personality Conflicts They Say That Personality Conflicts With Evaluators Can Ruin Your With Evaluators Can Ruin Your

GradeGrade

If you believe there is a significant If you believe there is a significant personality conflict that might lead to personality conflict that might lead to an unfair assessment, it is your an unfair assessment, it is your responsibility to discuss this with the responsibility to discuss this with the instructor of record as soon as you instructor of record as soon as you become aware of it.become aware of it.

ARE THE ‘SHELF EXAM’* ARE THE ‘SHELF EXAM’* SCORES IMPORTANT?SCORES IMPORTANT?

They sure are… these are USMLE board type ‘tests’ of the They sure are… these are USMLE board type ‘tests’ of the clinical knowledge you should have after each clerkship. clinical knowledge you should have after each clerkship. Since they are Since they are teststests, you must , you must study for themstudy for them during your during your clerkship!clerkship!

You may not, however, spend so much time in study for You may not, however, spend so much time in study for tests that you neglect your clinical assignments.tests that you neglect your clinical assignments.

You must do well in You must do well in both!both!

*Either knowledge without skills, or*Either knowledge without skills, orskills without knowledge, make youskills without knowledge, make youdangerous……..not a doctor!dangerous……..not a doctor!

Coming To Your M4 Year*Coming To Your M4 Year*There are no ‘tricks’ of working the match system There are no ‘tricks’ of working the match system that will advantage you in applying to residency.that will advantage you in applying to residency.

Program directors in all specialties are too Program directors in all specialties are too experienced and devoted to their programs to fall experienced and devoted to their programs to fall for non-substantive attempts to ‘game’ the for non-substantive attempts to ‘game’ the match.match.

The order of your senior clerkships, however, will The order of your senior clerkships, however, will potentially make a difference both to you and to potentially make a difference both to you and to the programs you apply to.the programs you apply to.

*There will be a class meeting about your M4 *There will be a class meeting about your M4 year before you have to do anything about it.year before you have to do anything about it.

Coming To Your Senior YearComing To Your Senior YearYou should seek advice from a faculty You should seek advice from a faculty member in the specialty you wish as to the member in the specialty you wish as to the content and order of your senior year.content and order of your senior year.

It is generally wise to take at least one It is generally wise to take at least one acting internship in your chosen specialty acting internship in your chosen specialty and at least one (if you can) at the and at least one (if you can) at the program to which you want to match…program to which you want to match…before November of your senior year. This before November of your senior year. This gives time for evaluators to write letters gives time for evaluators to write letters for you.for you.

Your Senior YearYour Senior YearYou will need letters of You will need letters of recommendation from faculty who recommendation from faculty who have worked with you clinically in have worked with you clinically in your chosen specialty (how many your chosen specialty (how many letters will vary by program – so letters will vary by program – so check with them, and send no more check with them, and send no more and no less than they ask for).and no less than they ask for).

What About The Dean’s What About The Dean’s LetterLetter??

This will contain information about both your pre-This will contain information about both your pre-clinical and clinical achievements. It will be clinical and clinical achievements. It will be honest, and cannot be selectively expurgated of honest, and cannot be selectively expurgated of unfavorable comments if it is to remain credible.unfavorable comments if it is to remain credible.

Generally, the dean’s letter-writer will not quote Generally, the dean’s letter-writer will not quote an unfavorable comment unless it is either about an unfavorable comment unless it is either about egregious lack of professionalism or is part of a egregious lack of professionalism or is part of a theme (i.e. is commented upon by more than theme (i.e. is commented upon by more than one independent evaluator).one independent evaluator).

The deans want to get you the best residency The deans want to get you the best residency possible, but cannot lie about or obscure your possible, but cannot lie about or obscure your record.record.

How About Interviews?How About Interviews?You should schedule time in your senior You should schedule time in your senior year for interviews at the programs in year for interviews at the programs in which you are interested.which you are interested.

Do not schedule time for interviews Do not schedule time for interviews concurrent with a clerkship and expect to concurrent with a clerkship and expect to be released from your duties to go. This be released from your duties to go. This will be seen as unreliability to your clinical will be seen as unreliability to your clinical responsibilities in order to advantage responsibilities in order to advantage yourself- Bad, Bad!yourself- Bad, Bad!

How About AOA? Isn’t That How About AOA? Isn’t That Important?Important?

The only way to “get into AOA”, The only way to “get into AOA”, the National Medical Honor the National Medical Honor Society, is to be an exceptional Society, is to be an exceptional student and superb doctor.student and superb doctor.

There are no other ways to There are no other ways to ‘apply’.‘apply’.

Criteria For Election To AOACriteria For Election To AOAScholastic achievementScholastic achievement should be the should be the

primary but not sole basis for election of a primary but not sole basis for election of a student.student. LeadershipLeadership capabilities, capabilities, ethical ethical standards, fairnessstandards, fairness in dealing with in dealing with colleagues, colleagues, potential for achievementpotential for achievement in medicine, and a record of in medicine, and a record of service to service to the school and communitythe school and community..

To be eligible, one must be in top 25% of the class, buteligibility is not election. The full qualities of each eligiblecandidate are carefully considered by AOA members, who are students, residents, & faculty

AOA And Residency AOA And Residency AOA election is not intended by the AOA election is not intended by the

society to be a device to enhance society to be a device to enhance one’s candidacy for residency.one’s candidacy for residency.

A candidate’s ‘motive’ for desired A candidate’s ‘motive’ for desired election to AOA is immaterial. election to AOA is immaterial.

It is the totality of a candidate’s It is the totality of a candidate’s accomplishments in scholarship, accomplishments in scholarship, leadership, service, and character leadership, service, and character which is determinative.which is determinative.

“ “Worthy To ServeWorthy To Serve The Suffering The Suffering” *” *

AOA AOA membership membership isis an honor, but an honor, but it is primarily it is primarily an obligation an obligation and a life-long and a life-long promisepromise..

*WHAT THE INITIALS IN *WHAT THE INITIALS IN

GREEK (GREEK (ΆΏΆΆΏΆ) STAND ) STAND FOR.FOR.

ELECTION OF STUDENTMEMBERS OCCURS AT THE END OFTHE THIRD YEAR AND IN THEFIRST HALF OF THE 4TH YEAR OF MEDICAL SCHOOL.

Specific ResidenciesSpecific Residencies

AnesthesiologyAnesthesiologyDermatologyDermatologyEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineENTENTFamily PracticeFamily PracticeMedicine Medicine NeurologyNeurologyNeurosurgeryNeurosurgeryNuclear MedicineNuclear MedicineOb-GynOb-GynOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOrthopaedicsOrthopaedicsPathologyPathologyPediatricsPediatricsPlastic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationPsychiatryPsychiatryPublic HealthPublic HealthRadiation OncologyRadiation OncologyRadiologyRadiologySurgerySurgeryUrologyUrology

BUT WHATBUT WHATIF YOU DON’T IF YOU DON’T KNOW YET?KNOW YET?

So You Don’t Know Yet?*So You Don’t Know Yet?*Start by honestly assessing your own gifts and Start by honestly assessing your own gifts and limitations. limitations. In what specialty during the 3In what specialty during the 3rdrd year did you most year did you most enjoy the people with whom you worked, both enjoy the people with whom you worked, both colleagues and patients?colleagues and patients?Think about what you Think about what you don’tdon’t want to do, and want to do, and eliminate those careers.eliminate those careers.Try several likable possibilites as clerkships early Try several likable possibilites as clerkships early in your senior year.in your senior year.Talk to your clinical advisor, a trusted teacher, Talk to your clinical advisor, a trusted teacher, your college director , and people already in the your college director , and people already in the fields you’re considering. fields you’re considering.

*You are not in the minority here: many medical*You are not in the minority here: many medicalStudents don’t know by their senior year!Students don’t know by their senior year!

Specific ResidenciesSpecific Residencies

AnesthesiologyAnesthesiologyDermatologyDermatologyEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineENTENTFamily PracticeFamily PracticeMedicine Medicine NeurologyNeurologyNeurosurgeryNeurosurgeryNuclear MedicineNuclear MedicineOb-gynOb-gynOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOrthopaedicsOrthopaedicsPathologyPathologyPediatricsPediatricsPlastic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationPsychiatryPsychiatryPublic HealthPublic HealthRadiation OncologyRadiation OncologyRadiologyRadiologySurgerySurgeryUrologyUrology

EXPLORE THEEXPLORE THEPOSSIBILITIES!POSSIBILITIES!

So You Want To Be An So You Want To Be An Anesthesiologist?Anesthesiologist?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR We interview applicants in upper quartile of USMLE – Step 1 is important as We interview applicants in upper quartile of USMLE – Step 1 is important as

basic sciences particularly physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology are the basic sciences particularly physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology are the foundations of anesthesiology practice. A poor score in Step 1 can be negated foundations of anesthesiology practice. A poor score in Step 1 can be negated by improved USMLE step 2 or strong advocacy from faculty adviser. by improved USMLE step 2 or strong advocacy from faculty adviser.

ALLALL positions fill in California. Open positions in south and northeast regions positions fill in California. Open positions in south and northeast regions fill during post-match scramble fill during post-match scramble

There is There is nono early match. early match. The majority of positions are at the PGY2 level. There are a small number of The majority of positions are at the PGY2 level. There are a small number of

categorical PGY1 positions nationally. Most applicants will need to consider categorical PGY1 positions nationally. Most applicants will need to consider participating in match for PGY1 transitional internships in addition to PGY2 participating in match for PGY1 transitional internships in addition to PGY2 position in anesthesiology.position in anesthesiology.

Research is highly desirable Research is highly desirable in related research area in related research area .. Grades/USMLE important but not supreme. Clerkships (electives) indicate their Grades/USMLE important but not supreme. Clerkships (electives) indicate their

idea of the important core medical disciplines relevant to the practice of idea of the important core medical disciplines relevant to the practice of anesthesiology. Their facility in discussing experiences during clerkships and anesthesiology. Their facility in discussing experiences during clerkships and medical school indicate self reflective and communication skills. Strong medical school indicate self reflective and communication skills. Strong advocacy from faculty adviser(s) as to clinical performance and character on advocacy from faculty adviser(s) as to clinical performance and character on clerkships. Personal statement not as important as ability to discuss their life clerkships. Personal statement not as important as ability to discuss their life and learning experiences, influences and personal values. Some sense of who and learning experiences, influences and personal values. Some sense of who they are, what they are looking for from residency; I.E., the impressions gained they are, what they are looking for from residency; I.E., the impressions gained during the interview day is the deal breaker/maker.during the interview day is the deal breaker/maker.

CONTACT: CONTACT: Peter G. Moore, MD, PhD (chair and program director) Peter G. Moore, MD, PhD (chair and program director) PHONE# PHONE# 916.916.734.5048734.5048 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: peter.moore@ucdmc.ucdavis.edupeter.moore@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be ASo You Want To Be ADermatologist?Dermatologist?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR Preferential consideration is given to candidates with USMLE I Preferential consideration is given to candidates with USMLE I

scores above 235. Grades during 3scores above 235. Grades during 3rdrd year clerkships and AOA year clerkships and AOA status are given particular attention.status are given particular attention.There are limited positions nationwide.There are limited positions nationwide.There is There is nono early match. early match.There is There is nono PGY II match. PGY II match.Research is highly desirable but not required.Research is highly desirable but not required.Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their M1 and M2 year.M1 and M2 year.Our program seeks enthusiastic, hard working and motivated Our program seeks enthusiastic, hard working and motivated candidates who wish to pursue a career in academic candidates who wish to pursue a career in academic dermatology.dermatology.

CONTACT: Nasim Fazel MD, DDS.CONTACT: Nasim Fazel MD, DDS. PHONE# 916.734.6876PHONE# 916.734.6876 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: nasim.fazel@ucdmc.ucdavis.edunasim.fazel@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be An So You Want To Be An Emergency Doctor?Emergency Doctor?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORMost important to perform well on Emergency department rotations and core rotations (e.g. Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics). High board scores certainly help, but most EM programs focus on the “whole package”. Very low board scores will hurt most applicants.There are limited positions nationwide, but about 95% of US seniors who apply only to EM will match in EM. This means that the vast majority of UCD SOM graduates should be able to match in an EM program somewhere, as long as they have an appropriate application strategy (get an advisor!!). There is no early matchOf the 136 EM programs in the US, 15 are PGY2-4 programs (3-year programs that require completion of an internship). More information about programs at www.saem.org -- go to residency catalog.Research is not required, but it can strengthen your application. Some programs care more about this than others. If you truly have no desire to do research during medical school, it is probably not worth your effort. Students should seek advice on residency in their M2 or M3 year.There is no ‘ideal’ applicant, but most programs want these qualities:

– Academic–strong performance in medical school overall, especially ED rotations– Personal–outstanding interpersonal skills, enthusiasm about the specialty and

about learning, empathy for patients, strong work ethic, balanced individual who will do well in a busy training program

CONTACT: CONTACT: Molly Fling, Residency Program Manager, PHONE# PHONE# (916) 734-8571 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: mfling@ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be AnSo You Want To Be AnENT (Otorhinolaryngologist?)ENT (Otorhinolaryngologist?)

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORGrades/numbers highly influence on match in Grades/numbers highly influence on match in OtolaryngologyOtolaryngologyThere are limited positions nationwide.There are limited positions nationwide.There is There is nono early match. early match.There is There is nono PGY II match. PGY II match.Research experience makes the applicant more competitive.Research experience makes the applicant more competitive.Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their M1 or M2 year.M1 or M2 year.Our goal is to chose people who are academically Our goal is to chose people who are academically competitive, well-rounded; often excelling in areas outside of competitive, well-rounded; often excelling in areas outside of medicine.medicine.

CONTACT: Sally Mohr, Residency CoordinatorCONTACT: Sally Mohr, Residency Coordinator PHONE# 916.734.8157PHONE# 916.734.8157 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: sally.mohr@ucdmc.ucdavis.edusally.mohr@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Family Practitioner?Family Practitioner?

Advice From Program Director:Advice From Program Director:

The UCDMC Family Practice program gives no The UCDMC Family Practice program gives no systematic weight to USMLE Step 1, but if it’s low systematic weight to USMLE Step 1, but if it’s low this could be a red flag to pay attention to other this could be a red flag to pay attention to other evidences of academic difficulties which, evidences of academic difficulties which, collectively, might drop a student from collectively, might drop a student from contention.contention.A high USMLE score is a bonus, but less important A high USMLE score is a bonus, but less important than the dean’s letter and other measures of than the dean’s letter and other measures of performance and personality.performance and personality.Clinical evaluations are most important.Clinical evaluations are most important.I suspect this thinking is similar in most FP I suspect this thinking is similar in most FP residency programs. residency programs.

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So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Family Practitioner?(cont).Family Practitioner?(cont).

Positions are available, with a wide range and number of programsPositions are available, with a wide range and number of programsThere isThere is no no early match early matchThere is There is nono PGY2 match. PGY2 match.Research is not essential.Research is not essential.Students should seek advice from our faculty in their M3 and M4 years.Students should seek advice from our faculty in their M3 and M4 years.

We seek people dedicated to learning a wide range of skills (including a We seek people dedicated to learning a wide range of skills (including a rigorous inpatient training) in order to become excellent primary care rigorous inpatient training) in order to become excellent primary care physicians. Excellent communication skills are sought as well.physicians. Excellent communication skills are sought as well.

Contact: Tom Balsbaugh MS; Tel 916.734.3615; e-mail Contact: Tom Balsbaugh MS; Tel 916.734.3615; e-mail thomas.balsbaugh@ucdmc.ucdavis.eduthomas.balsbaugh@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu..

Other mentors: Kay Nelsen MD, Assoc.Program Director: Other mentors: Kay Nelsen MD, Assoc.Program Director: kay.nelsen@ucdmc.ucdavis.edukay.nelsen@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

Geriatrics: Geriatrics: huey.lin@ucdmc.ucdavis.eduhuey.lin@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.. Sports:Sports:george.rankin@ucdmc.ucdavis.edugeorge.rankin@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu Womens’ health, OB: Suzanne Eidson-Ton;Womens’ health, OB: Suzanne Eidson-Ton; wetona.eidson-ton@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.wetona.eidson-ton@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

So You Want To Be An So You Want To Be An Internist?Internist?

Advice From Program Director: (M3-4 also see next page)Advice From Program Director: (M3-4 also see next page)

We don’t pay much attention to Step I USMLE unless it’s very low (below 200 or so). Step II We don’t pay much attention to Step I USMLE unless it’s very low (below 200 or so). Step II may be slightly more predictive of clinical knowledge, so I might pay more attention to it. The may be slightly more predictive of clinical knowledge, so I might pay more attention to it. The most competitive programs may use Step I scores because they most competitive programs may use Step I scores because they cancan, having many excellent , having many excellent applicants.applicants.

There are over 400 IM programs and about 4700 categorical IM positions across the country. There are over 400 IM programs and about 4700 categorical IM positions across the country. West Coast tends to be more competitive than the rest of the country.West Coast tends to be more competitive than the rest of the country.

There is There is nono early match. early match. There is There is nono PGYII match, but transfers top PGYII positions may occur if the applicant is PGYII match, but transfers top PGYII positions may occur if the applicant is

released from their contractual obligation to their original program.released from their contractual obligation to their original program. Demonstrated excellence in research may enhance competitiveness, but is not absolutely Demonstrated excellence in research may enhance competitiveness, but is not absolutely

required.required. Students should seek advice from our faculty at any time, even from the M1 year on.Students should seek advice from our faculty at any time, even from the M1 year on. UCD IM program considers a variety of criteria in evaluating candidates, including but not UCD IM program considers a variety of criteria in evaluating candidates, including but not

limited to: basic science and clinical performance (particularly in IM rotations), commitment limited to: basic science and clinical performance (particularly in IM rotations), commitment to IM, USMLE scores, volunteer and leadership activities, scholarshp, and personal to IM, USMLE scores, volunteer and leadership activities, scholarshp, and personal characteristics as determined by letters, personal statement, and interview. No single characteristics as determined by letters, personal statement, and interview. No single criterion is weighted automatically more than others; we seek people with demonstrated criterion is weighted automatically more than others; we seek people with demonstrated excellence in one or more of the areas listed above.excellence in one or more of the areas listed above.

CONTACTS: Drs. Mark Henderson, Frederick Meyers (Chairman), Faith Fitzgerald, Craig Keenan, Tonya Fancher, CONTACTS: Drs. Mark Henderson, Frederick Meyers (Chairman), Faith Fitzgerald, Craig Keenan, Tonya Fancher, Jorge Garcia.Jorge Garcia.

PHONE # 916.734.7080PHONE # 916.734.7080 E-MAIL:E-MAIL:imres@ucdavis.eduimres@ucdavis.eduWEBSITE:http://internalmedicine.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/residency.WEBSITE:http://internalmedicine.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/residency.

So You Want To Be AnSo You Want To Be An Internist ? (cont.) Internist ? (cont.)

Advice From Program Director For Your 4Advice From Program Director For Your 4thth Year: Year:Internal Medicine Recommendations for Fourth Year StudentsInternal Medicine Recommendations for Fourth Year Students

Internal Medicine programs train physicians who will be able to work in Internal Medicine programs train physicians who will be able to work in either the inpatient or outpatient setting. During the course of training, either the inpatient or outpatient setting. During the course of training, residents may choose to emphasize a particular area within internal residents may choose to emphasize a particular area within internal medicine such as: inpatient medicine (hospitalist), outpatient medicine medicine such as: inpatient medicine (hospitalist), outpatient medicine (ambulatory or primary care internal medicine), or subspecialty internal (ambulatory or primary care internal medicine), or subspecialty internal medicine (cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, medicine (cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, nephrology, endocrinology, rheumatology, hematology/oncology).nephrology, endocrinology, rheumatology, hematology/oncology).

Many programs, including our own, have a separate “Primary Care Track” Many programs, including our own, have a separate “Primary Care Track” that emphasizes the outpatient experience, in addition to the “categorical” that emphasizes the outpatient experience, in addition to the “categorical” track, which emphasizes inpatient or subspecialty internal medicine track, which emphasizes inpatient or subspecialty internal medicine experiences. Graduates of internal medicine programs may elect to experiences. Graduates of internal medicine programs may elect to pursue careers in the following areas: academic medicine, basic science or pursue careers in the following areas: academic medicine, basic science or clinical research, primary care practice, or subspecialty practice.clinical research, primary care practice, or subspecialty practice.

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So You Want To Be An So You Want To Be An Internist ? (cont.)Internist ? (cont.)

Advice From Program Director For Your 4Advice From Program Director For Your 4 thth Year (cont): Year (cont):

Suggested Rotations. There is no strict formula except to choose rotations that interest you. Suggested Rotations. There is no strict formula except to choose rotations that interest you. However, we would suggest your consider the following rotations: However, we would suggest your consider the following rotations:

At least one acting internship in internal medicine (e.g., MICU or general medicine wards). Such At least one acting internship in internal medicine (e.g., MICU or general medicine wards). Such rotations may be used to build your basic internal medicine skills and may also be an opportunity rotations may be used to build your basic internal medicine skills and may also be an opportunity to obtain a valuable letter of recommendation.to obtain a valuable letter of recommendation.

Away rotations. Consider doing an away IM rotation either to find our more about a particular Away rotations. Consider doing an away IM rotation either to find our more about a particular residency program or to “make a good impression” on a program of interest. Away rotations are residency program or to “make a good impression” on a program of interest. Away rotations are by no means required.by no means required.

One or two IM subspecialty rotations. There are numerous rotations but the most popular ones One or two IM subspecialty rotations. There are numerous rotations but the most popular ones include: infectious diseases, nephrology, cardiology, pulmonary, endocrinology (a good outpatient include: infectious diseases, nephrology, cardiology, pulmonary, endocrinology (a good outpatient subspecialty experience), or EKG interpretation.subspecialty experience), or EKG interpretation.

Non-IM rotations. Choose one or two broad based experiences such as emergency medicine, Non-IM rotations. Choose one or two broad based experiences such as emergency medicine, neurology, dermatology, gynecology, or radiology (especially chest film or body CT scan neurology, dermatology, gynecology, or radiology (especially chest film or body CT scan interpretation).interpretation).

Consider a two-week ophthalmology elective to develop basic eye examination skills.Consider a two-week ophthalmology elective to develop basic eye examination skills.

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Neurologist?Neurologist?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORHigh grades and exam scores highly influence your match in High grades and exam scores highly influence your match in NeurologyNeurologyThere are not limited positions nationwide.There are not limited positions nationwide.Neurology is not in NRMP match. SF match only has one Neurology is not in NRMP match. SF match only has one match which is early. There is no late match for SF match.match which is early. There is no late match for SF match.There is a PG1 match and a PG2 match. Two positions in There is a PG1 match and a PG2 match. Two positions in each match with a total of four.each match with a total of four.Research is not required.Research is not required.Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their M3 year.M3 year.Our program is seeking, ideally, hard working, conscientious, Our program is seeking, ideally, hard working, conscientious, and compassionate residents.and compassionate residents.

CONTACT: David Richman, M.D.CONTACT: David Richman, M.D. PHONE# 916.734.3514PHONE# 916.734.3514 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: dprichman@ucdavis.edudprichman@ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Neurosurgeon?Neurosurgeon?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORGrades and numbers must be high. If below 90Grades and numbers must be high. If below 90thth% on % on USMLEs there will be little chance of an interview.USMLEs there will be little chance of an interview. There are limited (#140) positions nationwide.There are limited (#140) positions nationwide. There is There is nono early match, but we take candidates outside early match, but we take candidates outside the match.the match. There is There is nono PGY2 match. PGY2 match. Research in medical school is highly desirable, Research in medical school is highly desirable, especially in basic or clinical sciences related to especially in basic or clinical sciences related to neurosurgery.neurosurgery. Seek advice from the faculty beginning in the M1 year.Seek advice from the faculty beginning in the M1 year. Candidates should be highly motivated (successful in Candidates should be highly motivated (successful in another career helps), creative (showing original artwork another career helps), creative (showing original artwork impresses!), academically inclined.impresses!), academically inclined.CONTACT: CONTACT: J.Paul MuizelaarJ.Paul MuizelaarPHONE# PHONE# 916.734.3658916.734.3658 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: j.paul.muizelaar@ucdmc.ucdavis.eduj.paul.muizelaar@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

So You Want To DoSo You Want To DoNuclear Medicine?Nuclear Medicine?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR Grades/numbers are of medium importance. Clinical clerkship Grades/numbers are of medium importance. Clinical clerkship

rotations with good impressions are very important.rotations with good impressions are very important. There are only about 50 Nuclear Medicine programs in the nation.There are only about 50 Nuclear Medicine programs in the nation. There is There is nono early match. early match. There is a PGY II national match approximately two years ahead of There is a PGY II national match approximately two years ahead of

time.time. Research experience is desirable.Research experience is desirable. Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their M2 or Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their M2 or

early M3 year.early M3 year. Our goal is to chose students who are bright, interested and Our goal is to chose students who are bright, interested and

motivated. Good interpersonal skills are important.motivated. Good interpersonal skills are important.

CONTACT: David K. Shelton, M.D.CONTACT: David K. Shelton, M.D. PHONE# 916.703-2273PHONE# 916.703-2273 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: david.shelton@ucdmc.ucdavis.edudavid.shelton@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be AnSo You Want To Be An Ob-gyn? Ob-gyn?

Advice From Program DirectorAdvice From Program Director

Step I is more important than Step II, which is considered Step I is more important than Step II, which is considered easier than Step I. Success on first try at Step I is predictive easier than Step I. Success on first try at Step I is predictive of future success on similar tests, and so on licensing. of future success on similar tests, and so on licensing.

Step I scores of 200 or higher generally get interviews before Step I scores of 200 or higher generally get interviews before other candidates. However, all things are considered, other candidates. However, all things are considered, including Dean’s letter, personal statement, etc. A low including Dean’s letter, personal statement, etc. A low USMLE score does not preclude someone from going into USMLE score does not preclude someone from going into OB-GYN.OB-GYN.

In OB-GYN here, USMLE scores and clerkship grades In OB-GYN here, USMLE scores and clerkship grades (especially in OB-GYN, surgery and internal medicine) are (especially in OB-GYN, surgery and internal medicine) are considered factual data and ranked high. The dean’s letter considered factual data and ranked high. The dean’s letter is considered ‘opinions’.is considered ‘opinions’.

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So You Want To Be AnSo You Want To Be An Ob-gyn?(continued) Ob-gyn?(continued)

Advice From Program DirectorAdvice From Program Director

There is no ‘early match’.There is no ‘early match’. There is no PGY2 match.There is no PGY2 match. Research is highly desirable and can start about your M2 year.Research is highly desirable and can start about your M2 year. The program seeks people interested in women’s heath care and The program seeks people interested in women’s heath care and

who like to work with their hands, be fast-paced, team-players who like to work with their hands, be fast-paced, team-players who like being busy, and who like variety in their days-i.e. in who like being busy, and who like variety in their days-i.e. in clinics, O.R., Labor & Delivery, etc.clinics, O.R., Labor & Delivery, etc.

Begin seeking advice on Ob-Gyn from faculty in your M2 year.Begin seeking advice on Ob-Gyn from faculty in your M2 year.

CONTACTS. Clara Paik:916.734.6753 :CONTACTS. Clara Paik:916.734.6753 :CKPaik@ucdavis.eduCKPaik@ucdavis.edu Mary CiottiMary Ciotti:mary.ciotti@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.:mary.ciotti@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

So You Want To Be An So You Want To Be An Ophthalmologist?Ophthalmologist?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR Grades and board scores are important but do not either exclude an Grades and board scores are important but do not either exclude an

applicant or assure an interview. We do receive numerous applications in applicant or assure an interview. We do receive numerous applications in the 90% range on USMLE.the 90% range on USMLE.

There are limited positions nationwide and match is very competitive.There are limited positions nationwide and match is very competitive. There is an early SF match.There is an early SF match. There is a PGY2 match.There is a PGY2 match. Research experience is not required but very desirable.Research experience is not required but very desirable. Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their M1 or M2 or M3 Students should seek advice from faculty beginning in their M1 or M2 or M3

year.year. Our program is looking for well-rounded, talented, very smart, Our program is looking for well-rounded, talented, very smart,

independent, hard-working people who like delicate surgery and a variety independent, hard-working people who like delicate surgery and a variety of clinical situations, including working with young and old patients with of clinical situations, including working with young and old patients with acute through chronic diseases. Students who like learning and want to acute through chronic diseases. Students who like learning and want to make it a life long process.make it a life long process.

CONTACT: Jeffrey J. Caspar, M.D.CONTACT: Jeffrey J. Caspar, M.D. PHONE# 916.734-6957PHONE# 916.734-6957 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: jjcaspar@ucdavis.edujjcaspar@ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be An So You Want To Be An Orthopaedist?Orthopaedist?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR High USMLE scores and honor level grades are essential for High USMLE scores and honor level grades are essential for

interview selection.interview selection. There are limited positions nationwide.There are limited positions nationwide. There is There is nono early match. early match. Rarely there are PGYII positions available.Rarely there are PGYII positions available. Research is highly desirable.Research is highly desirable.

We are looking for intelligent, hard working, self-motivated We are looking for intelligent, hard working, self-motivated individuals who work well with others.individuals who work well with others.

CONTACT: David HakCONTACT: David HakPhone # 916.734.6294Phone # 916.734.6294 E-MAIL:E-MAIL:david.hak@ucdmc.ucdavis.edudavid.hak@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Pathologist?Pathologist?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR Grades are of importance in our choices, but of lesser Grades are of importance in our choices, but of lesser

significance than the totality of the applicant’s significance than the totality of the applicant’s accomplishments, character and dedication.accomplishments, character and dedication.

There is no limitation on positions nationwide.There is no limitation on positions nationwide. There is There is no no early match.early match. There is There is no no PGY II match.PGY II match. Research during medical school is desirable, but not required.Research during medical school is desirable, but not required. A student should seek advice from our faculty in the M3 year.A student should seek advice from our faculty in the M3 year. Candidates should be motivated, well rounded, well-Candidates should be motivated, well rounded, well-

recommended and a team player.recommended and a team player.

CONTACT : Rajen Ramsamooj or Kim JanatpourCONTACT : Rajen Ramsamooj or Kim JanatpourPhone # : 916.734.2525Phone # : 916.734.2525 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: rajendra.ramsamooj@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.rajendra.ramsamooj@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Pediatrician?Pediatrician?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORWe are interested in students who pass tests without difficulty, We are interested in students who pass tests without difficulty, and students who barely pass may have difficulty with Step III, and students who barely pass may have difficulty with Step III, which means they can’t get a California license (which is required which means they can’t get a California license (which is required to do their third year of residency). Failure to pass the pediatric to do their third year of residency). Failure to pass the pediatric boards, furthermore, reflects poorly on our program and may boards, furthermore, reflects poorly on our program and may cause problems with our residency review committee.cause problems with our residency review committee.We realize the boards are a multiple choice exam predictive of We realize the boards are a multiple choice exam predictive of only how one will do on the next such exam, not on clinical only how one will do on the next such exam, not on clinical performance per se.While a board score less than 200 is not an performance per se.While a board score less than 200 is not an automatic disqualifier, low scores coupled with low grades in automatic disqualifier, low scores coupled with low grades in preclinical years and clerkships is a problem.preclinical years and clerkships is a problem.I advise students not to worry too much about boards, but to work I advise students not to worry too much about boards, but to work very hard during the clerkships (we do note these grades and very hard during the clerkships (we do note these grades and comments). comments). I think most pediatric programs take a similar approach.I think most pediatric programs take a similar approach.

CONTACT : Dan WestCONTACT : Dan WestPhone # : 916.734.2782Phone # : 916.734.2782 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: daniel.west@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.daniel.west@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A PMR Doctor?PMR Doctor?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR:ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Good grades and test scores will allow you to pick your Good grades and test scores will allow you to pick your

program.With average numbers, positions are available, but program.With average numbers, positions are available, but probably not in the best programs. The West Coast is more probably not in the best programs. The West Coast is more competitive than the East.competitive than the East.

There are 79 programs with about 360 total positions in the US.There are 79 programs with about 360 total positions in the US. There is There is no no early match.early match. We match a year ahead (typically med school seniors) for PGYII We match a year ahead (typically med school seniors) for PGYII

positions.positions. Research as a med student is highly desirable.Research as a med student is highly desirable. You should begin seeking advice from PMR faculty in your M2 You should begin seeking advice from PMR faculty in your M2

year year Our programs seek students with good numbers and excellent Our programs seek students with good numbers and excellent

clinical evaluations. Your personal statement should reflect clinical evaluations. Your personal statement should reflect knowledge of PM&R and why you choose it. You should do knowledge of PM&R and why you choose it. You should do electives in PM&R and related specialties. You must pass USMLE electives in PM&R and related specialties. You must pass USMLE on 1on 1stst try. try.

CONTACTS: Carol Vandenakker MD; Pat Settje, res.coordinatorCONTACTS: Carol Vandenakker MD; Pat Settje, res.coordinatorPhone #: 916.734.5292 Phone #: 916.734.5292 E-MAIL:patricia.settje@ucdmc.ucdavis.eduE-MAIL:patricia.settje@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Plastic Surgeon?Plastic Surgeon?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR Grades and USMLE scores are very important in ranking Grades and USMLE scores are very important in ranking

candidates, as are personal interviews. An acting internship in our candidates, as are personal interviews. An acting internship in our specialty is also of some importance.specialty is also of some importance.

There are a limited number of positions nationwide.There are a limited number of positions nationwide. There There isis an early match. an early match. There There isis a PGY II match. a PGY II match. Research during medical school is not necessary for our Research during medical school is not necessary for our

specialty.specialty. Students should seek advice from our faculty beginning in their Students should seek advice from our faculty beginning in their

M3 year.M3 year. We seek residents interested in a surgical specialty that requires We seek residents interested in a surgical specialty that requires

creativity, an interest in operating all over the body in young and creativity, an interest in operating all over the body in young and old patients, and a personality that deals well with people.old patients, and a personality that deals well with people.

CONTACTS: Thomas Stevenson, M.D.CONTACTS: Thomas Stevenson, M.D.Phone #: 916.734.2568Phone #: 916.734.2568E-MAIL: trstevenson@ucdavis.edu E-MAIL: trstevenson@ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Psychiatrist?Psychiatrist?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORClerkship grades are most important, pre-clinical grades and Steps 1 & 2 USMLE Clerkship grades are most important, pre-clinical grades and Steps 1 & 2 USMLE less important – unless there is a failing grade.less important – unless there is a failing grade.We don’t talk about Step I scores in selection committee unless the students We don’t talk about Step I scores in selection committee unless the students either have an unusually high score or failed their first time. If they failed first try, either have an unusually high score or failed their first time. If they failed first try, they may not be invited to interview. A 2they may not be invited to interview. A 2ndnd failed attempt is fatal in our program. failed attempt is fatal in our program.We see USMLE Steps I & II as a predictor of passing Step III and future written We see USMLE Steps I & II as a predictor of passing Step III and future written exams – not much else. exams – not much else. There are There are notnot limited positions nationwide limited positions nationwideThere is There is nono early match early matchThere is There is nono PGY2 match. PGY2 match.Research is desirable but not necessaryResearch is desirable but not necessaryStudents should seek advice in their M3 year.Students should seek advice in their M3 year.Ideally, the psychiatry program is looking for a skilled clinician with capacity for Ideally, the psychiatry program is looking for a skilled clinician with capacity for introspection and psychological-mindedness, strong interpersonal skills, and introspection and psychological-mindedness, strong interpersonal skills, and fascination with human behavior.fascination with human behavior.

CONTACTS: Mark Servis, M.D.CONTACTS: Mark Servis, M.D.Phone #: 916.734.2614Phone #: 916.734.2614E-MAIL:meservis@ucdavis.eduE-MAIL:meservis@ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Public Health Doctor?Public Health Doctor?

ADVICE FROM AN EXPERTADVICE FROM AN EXPERT UC Davis Master in Public Health ProgramUC Davis Master in Public Health Program

Applicants must be in good standing. Although high grades are Applicants must be in good standing. Although high grades are helpful, we consider other factors as well.helpful, we consider other factors as well.

Interested and qualified students are likely to find a position Interested and qualified students are likely to find a position somewhere.somewhere.

There is There is no matchno match for MPH programs. Students apply individually for MPH programs. Students apply individually and directly to the program.and directly to the program.

Research experience is looked upon favorably, but is not essential. Research experience is looked upon favorably, but is not essential. We consider other factors as well.We consider other factors as well.

Students should seek advice from our faculty at whatever point in Students should seek advice from our faculty at whatever point in their education they begin to consider public health.their education they begin to consider public health.

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic physicians who hope to We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic physicians who hope to make a difference in the health of populations.make a difference in the health of populations.

CONTACT CONTACT Stephen McCurdy, MD MPH (UCD MPH Program Director)Phone #: 530-752-8051Email: samccurdy@ucdavis.edu

Advice from Program DirectorAdvice from Program DirectorRadiation oncology has become extremely competitive in recent years.Grades and USMLE scores are important and used to compare applicantsinitially. An elective rotation at the program of choice and a superbperformance during that rotation is of foremost importance.There are limited positions nationwide.There isis nono early match.There isis a PGY II match.Research is highly desirable; showing research interest and initiative adds to competitiveness.Begin to seek advice from faculty in the M3 and early M4M3 and early M4 years.We seek academically oriented and highly motivated individuals.CONTACT: Janice Ryu, M.D. or Lisa ReevesmanPhone: 916.734.8251 or 916.734.7888E-Mail: janice.ryu@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu lisa.reevesman@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

So You Want to be a So You Want to be a Radiation Oncologist?Radiation Oncologist?

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Radiologist?Radiologist?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORIn reviewing applications for Diagnostic Radiology residency, we try to be In reviewing applications for Diagnostic Radiology residency, we try to be objective in terms of past performance. Academic performance is one of the objective in terms of past performance. Academic performance is one of the factors we utilize in selecting our potential applications for interviews. Important factors we utilize in selecting our potential applications for interviews. Important also is whether the applicant has done a Radiology elective and shown great also is whether the applicant has done a Radiology elective and shown great interest in the UC Davis Radiology Program.interest in the UC Davis Radiology Program.There are a limited number of positions in Radiology nationwide. Diagnostic There are a limited number of positions in Radiology nationwide. Diagnostic Radiology has become very competitive in the past few years.Radiology has become very competitive in the past few years.There are few programs that match for the PGY1 position. The majority of There are few programs that match for the PGY1 position. The majority of programs require a preliminary year followed by a match at the PGY2 position.programs require a preliminary year followed by a match at the PGY2 position.There There isis a PGY2 match, including those selected at UC Davis. a PGY2 match, including those selected at UC Davis.Research is not required during medical school, but it is highly desirable.Research is not required during medical school, but it is highly desirable.The earlier the student seeks advice, the better, in the The earlier the student seeks advice, the better, in the M1-2 yearM1-2 year. This can then . This can then allow him or her to focus attention more specifically in radiology, start a dialogue allow him or her to focus attention more specifically in radiology, start a dialogue with a faculty in radiology or start research or a project that would take some with a faculty in radiology or start research or a project that would take some time to complete. Still, many resident applicants have not sought advice until time to complete. Still, many resident applicants have not sought advice until their early fourth year and have been a successful applicant.their early fourth year and have been a successful applicant.Our program is seeking well-qualified students who are highly motivated and Our program is seeking well-qualified students who are highly motivated and show a track record of success in graduate and medical school. Research that is show a track record of success in graduate and medical school. Research that is focused towards radiology is a bonus but not required for a successful match into focused towards radiology is a bonus but not required for a successful match into Radiology.Radiology.

CONTACT CONTACT John P. McGahan, M.D.Phone #: 916-734-6533Email: john.mcgahan@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Surgeon?Surgeon?

Advice From Program DirectorAdvice From Program DirectorWe put significant value on Step I scores, and very little on Step II – only a We put significant value on Step I scores, and very little on Step II – only a small number of students have Step II scores at the time we’re making small number of students have Step II scores at the time we’re making decisions about resident selection.decisions about resident selection.The important information in an application to us is, in rank order: 1) The important information in an application to us is, in rank order: 1) performance on 3performance on 3rdrd year clerkships; 2) performance on USMLE Step I; 3) year clerkships; 2) performance on USMLE Step I; 3) performance in the first two years of med school; 4) recommendation letters; performance in the first two years of med school; 4) recommendation letters; 5)dean’s letter; 6) extracurricular activities, and 7) personal statement.5)dean’s letter; 6) extracurricular activities, and 7) personal statement.There are limited positions nationwide.There are limited positions nationwide.There is There is nono early match. early match.There is There is nono PGY2 match. PGY2 match.Research is not required.Research is not required.Students should seek advice from faculty in their M2- M3 year.Students should seek advice from faculty in their M2- M3 year.We are anxious to attract diverse, outstanding candidates who will thrive at We are anxious to attract diverse, outstanding candidates who will thrive at UC Davis. Our aim is to recruit a group of superbly qualified physicians who UC Davis. Our aim is to recruit a group of superbly qualified physicians who will enjoy our rigorous training program. We invite you to examine our will enjoy our rigorous training program. We invite you to examine our residency program by visiting our web page at ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/surgeryresidency program by visiting our web page at ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/surgery..

CONTACTS: Lynnette Scherer, M.D. CONTACTS: Lynnette Scherer, M.D. Phone #: 916.734.7982 Phone #: 916.734.7982 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: lynnette.scherer@ucdmc.ucdavis.edulynnette.scherer@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu or or gensurgery.residency@ucdmc.ucdavis.edugensurgery.residency@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Urologist?Urologist?

ADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTORADVICE FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR Grades and test scores need to be high to match Grades and test scores need to be high to match

in Urology. Most that are invited to interview have in Urology. Most that are invited to interview have board scores in 90board scores in 90thth%, 50% honors grades, and %, 50% honors grades, and 50%+ are AOA.50%+ are AOA.

There are limited positions nationally, and only There are limited positions nationally, and only about 15% go unfilled in the match.about 15% go unfilled in the match.

There There isis an an early matchearly match in urology. in urology. There is no PGY2 match.There is no PGY2 match. Research is highly desirable; most invited for Research is highly desirable; most invited for

interview are involved in past research.interview are involved in past research.

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So You Want To Be A So You Want To Be A Urologist?(continued)Urologist?(continued)

Students should seek advice on residency from our Students should seek advice on residency from our faculty beginning in their M2 year.faculty beginning in their M2 year.

The program seeks candidates who are committed The program seeks candidates who are committed to their education and training, and have to their education and training, and have personality traits that fit with existing staff and personality traits that fit with existing staff and residents.residents.

CONTACT: Roger Low MD: 916.734.2893. CONTACT: Roger Low MD: 916.734.2893. roger.low@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu roger.low@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

There Will Always Be More There Will Always Be More Questions…Questions…

Feel free to call or e-mail:Feel free to call or e-mail:College Directors and DeansCollege Directors and Deans

Amerish Bera, M.D., 530-754-6953, College Director and Assistant Amerish Bera, M.D., 530-754-6953, College Director and Assistant Dean, Admissions and Outreach Dean, Admissions and Outreach

Constance Bowe, M.D., 530-758-9349, Constance Bowe, M.D., 530-758-9349, cmbowe@ucdavis.educmbowe@ucdavis.edu,, College College DirectorDirectorJohn T. Owings, M.D., 916-734-7131, Assistant Dean, Student AffairsJohn T. Owings, M.D., 916-734-7131, Assistant Dean, Student AffairsMichael Wilkes, M.D., Ph.D. 530-752-3170, Vice Dean Medical Michael Wilkes, M.D., Ph.D. 530-752-3170, Vice Dean Medical EducationEducationDan West, M.D., 916-734-3665, College Director and Pediatrics Dan West, M.D., 916-734-3665, College Director and Pediatrics Program DirectorProgram DirectorJorge Garcia, M.D., 916-734-7005, College Director and Internal Jorge Garcia, M.D., 916-734-7005, College Director and Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology Program DirectorMedicine: Gastroenterology Program DirectorTonya Fancher, M.D., 916-734-4091, College Director and Assistant Tonya Fancher, M.D., 916-734-4091, College Director and Assistant Program Director, Internal MedicineProgram Director, Internal Medicine

Program DirectorsProgram DirectorsAnesthesiologyAnesthesiology Moore, PeterMoore, Peter pgmoore@ucdavis.edupgmoore@ucdavis.edu(916) 734-5169(916) 734-5169

Dermatology Dermatology Lynch, PeterLynch, Peter peter.lynch@ucdmc.ucdavis.edupeter.lynch@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu(916) 734-6373(916) 734-6373

Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Sokolove, PeterSokolove, Peter pesokolove@ucdavis.edupesokolove@ucdavis.edu(916) 734-8570(916) 734-8570

Family & Community MedFamily & Community Med Balsbaugh, ThomasBalsbaugh, Thomas thomas.balsbaugh@ucdmc.ucdavis.eduthomas.balsbaugh@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu(916) 734-3432(916) 734-3432

Internal Med.Internal Med. Henderson, MarkHenderson, Mark mark.henderson@ucdmc.ucdavis.edumark.henderson@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu(916) 734-7080(916) 734-7080

Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryMuizelaar, J. PaulMuizelaar, J. Paul j.paul.muizelaar@ucdmc.ucdavis.eduj.paul.muizelaar@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-(916) 734-30713071

NeurologyNeurology Richman, DavidRichman, David dprichman@ucdavis.edudprichman@ucdavis.edu (916) 734-(916) 734-35143514

Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine Shelton, DavidShelton, David david.shelton@netrad.ucdmc.ucdavis.edudavid.shelton@netrad.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-(916) 734-27542754

OB/GYN OB/GYN Ciotti, MaryCiotti, Mary mary.ciotti@ucdmc.ucdavis.edumary.ciotti@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

(916) 734-6938(916) 734-6938

Ophthalmology Ophthalmology Caspar, JeffreyCaspar, Jeffrey jjcaspar@ucdavis.edujjcaspar@ucdavis.edu(916) 734-6060(916) 734-6060

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OrthopaedicsOrthopaedics Hak, David Hak, David daviddavid..hakhak@@ucdmcucdmc..ucdavisucdavis..eduedu (916) 734-2700(916) 734-2700

Pathology Ramsamooj, Raj Pathology Ramsamooj, Raj rajendra.ramsamooj@ucdmc.ucdavis.edurajendra.ramsamooj@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-3331(916) 734-3331PediatricsPediatrics West, Dan West, Dan daniel.west@ucdmc.ucdavis.edudaniel.west@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

(916) 734-3665(916) 734-3665PM & R PM & R Vandenakker, Carol Vandenakker, Carol carol.vandenakker@ucdmc.ucdavis.educarol.vandenakker@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-5292(916) 734-5292PsychiatryPsychiatry Servis, MarkServis, Markmeservis@ucdavis.edumeservis@ucdavis.edu (916) 734-5514(916) 734-5514RadiologyRadiology McGahan, JohnMcGahan, Johnjohn.mcgahan@netrad.ucdmc.ucdavis.edujohn.mcgahan@netrad.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-5195(916) 734-5195

SurgerySurgery Scherer, LynetteScherer, Lynette lynette.scherer@ucdmc.ucdavis.edulynette.scherer@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu(916) 734-2724(916) 734-2724Plastic Surgery Stevenson, Thomas Plastic Surgery Stevenson, Thomas trstevenson@ucdavis.edutrstevenson@ucdavis.eduUrologyUrology Low, RogerLow, Roger roger.low@ucdmc.ucdavis.eduroger.low@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu(916) 734-8135(916) 734-8135

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