Matching Psychiatry
Hi everyone,
I’m applying psychiatry next cycle and wanted some advice on how competitive my app would be and what I need to do to match psych this cycle.
To give you some context: I applied dermatology and didn’t end up matching derm, but matched a prelim IM position. I completed a psych rotation after match that was required to graduate and I really enjoyed it. I always liked psych but didn’t really get strong exposure to the field until this sub-internship I finished. I ended up liking psychiatry so much I decided I was going to apply, and I was able to secure 3 LORs during my sub-I.
Stats: MD at low-tier school, High 250s Step 2, honored most rotations including psych during M3, 20+ publications, majority in dermatology with 2-3 on psych outcomes in derm conditions (did a dermatology research fellowship)
So what are my chances to match? What do I need to do to strengthen my app with the short time I have remaining? Also how many programs should I apply to?
Thank you!