For those first-, second-, and third-year medical students who are trying to pick a specialty, remember to start with the facts: The NRMP published Charting Outcomes of the Match to give applicants an idea of what characteristics successful 2018 Main Residency Match candidates had. While sobering (the mean Step 2 score for successful radiology U.S. senior applicants was 249), the information is valuable as you approach the decision-making process.
If you’re just starting medical school, you can strategically plan your candidacy for success. If you’re more senior, you can decide whether you have the characteristics necessary to pursue a successful Match process.
