Another "what are my chances" post:
Student at a well-respected, but middle tier med school.
-Step I: 239. Do you think I need to take Step 2 early? Currently was shooting for November.
-MS3 grades: high passes (except Pass in OB-GYN)
-MS1 & 2 grades: MS1 were all passes, MS2 all high passes with 1 honors
-Research: non-radiology research from college & med school, but no publications. One project for National Geographic's Genographic project doing DNA multiplex design. A chart review & data collection project for dept. of surgery. Currently working on a neuroethics project for dept. of neurosurgery.
-Volunteer work: free clinic, mentoring underprivileged high school student
Do you think I would be competitive at academic centers? - especially thinking about my top choices of Colorado, Northwestern, Yale, Vanderbilt, Duke, Wake Forest.
Also, in addition to the above, I am having a baby in October. With interviews in November, December, & January, I am worried that I will still be somewhat showing from pregnancy. Also, my away rotation can only be done in July or August, when I am 6-7 months pregnant & will be clearly showing. How much do you think this will hurt my chances?
Thank you!