Do I actually want to be a psychiatrist or did I just love the team I worked with, receive constructive feedback, and learn so much about an interesting field?
I feel like this is going to be a monthly problem for me 😅
I was fortunate to present the results of my surgery program director survey at the
@ACOS_MSS
conference. Single accreditation & pass/fail Step 1/Level 1 have changed the landscape of residency applications, especially for DO students applying to surgery. Here's what we found 🧵
I presented an interesting case of a distal interlocking screw retained in a cephalomedullary nail at
@ACOS_MSS
. Read the published article here:
Thank you Jefferson Health New Jersey and
@RothmanOrtho
for the opportunity!
#ACOSMileHighMeeting
We are honored to have Dr. Boockvar, one of the neurosurgeons featured on Netflix's Lenox Hill, joining us as the
@ACOS_MSS
keynote speaker! He is speaking about grit, mindfulness, and handling stress as a surgeon.
That's a wrap on
@ACOS_MSS
at
@TCOM_UNTHSC
. None of it would have been possible without these people right here! They represented our chapter incredibly and put in a tremendous amount of work this past year. Lucky to have them as friends, classmates, and future colleagues 💕
Can't wait to get started!
@SamInScrubs
and I have an amazing team of students behind us– all incredibly dedicated to DO student success in surgery. The future of
@ACOS_MSS
is bright!
What an honor for TCOM
@ACOS_MSS
to be nominated for Most Improved Student Organization at
@UNTHSC
! We expanded our membership and presence at
@TCOM_UNTHSC
and were selected to host the national conference later this month! So proud of our entire team!
When I first got interested in ortho in college (~8 years ago), it was around 12%! As an applicant, I can see myself (female and a DO) represented in many of the programs & I can't wait to be that role model for someone else. There's work to do but change is definitely happening.
So excited for Chicago! Who else is going?? This year we are really trying to emphasize and encourage opportunities to network with surgeons who are part of the College (per student feedback) so you definitely don't want to miss this conference!
It's time to mark your calendars for the Fall ACOS-MSS Student Conference! The conference will take place on Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Registration is limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible!
Got the email that my abstract "Comparison of dominant and non-dominant knee kinetics in healthy controls versus anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction" was accepted for presentation at
@MSOSOrtho
! Can't wait!
We have some pretty exciting news… We had just under 1000 abstracts submitted to our conference! Again, thank you to EVERYONE who submitted an abstract! We look forward to reading them all
#ortho
#orthotwitter
#medtwitter
@TylerWillUIW
@StudentAOAO
Even harder to tell if you're competitive with pass/fail Step 1. Match rate might drop significantly from students over-indexing a connection at a certain program or completing aways at programs we don't yet realize are a "reach." Completely agree good/honest mentors are vital.
Are you even a rotating medical student if your entire phone camera roll isn't filled with random pictures of open fractures, pressure ulcers, incisions, necrotic fingers, x-rays, etc.? 😅
It was so great to see so many students attending the
@ACOS_MSS
board prep panel tonight and asking such good questions. I hope we eased some of your anxiety regarding Step 1/Level 1. Y'all got this! 💪
the person sitting next to me on this flight probably thinks I'm going through it but no just crying tears of joy for
@TCOM_UNTHSC
class of 2022! I will never not be a sucker for an envelope opening reaction video lol 😭
Thankful for
@DGlaucomflecken
speaking at
@ACOS_MSS
today. Gotta rule out opthalmology because eyeballs are gross and I can't spell opthalmology without spell check 😂
#ACOSMSS2021
Check out this thread:
Only 19 out 300+ surgery PD respondents said they won't match a DO student. Majority of PDs of both formerly-AOA accredited and non-AOA programs said they recommend or require DO students to take Step 1 (even if P/F only) & Step 2.
Lots of great research in the Sports Medicine category at
@MSOSOrtho
! Enjoyed presenting my research comparing knee biomechanics in the dominant and non-dominant limb following ACL reconstruction. Looking forward to hearing from residents and program directors next.
#MSOS2022
Students interested in general surgery are welcome to attend this in-depth review! Scholarships are available to cover the cost of the course.
April 11-14 in Kansas City
Missed
#ACA2023
in Chicago? Looking for an opportunity to earn CME credits at another live event? Join us in Kansas City for
#IDR2024
. Registration will open soon!
Is there a compiled list somewhere of one-year research programs (between 3rd and 4th year) for orthopedic surgery? Has anyone done one that they would recommend?
#orthotwitter
Great opportunity for 2nd year students. We will be discussing differences between the tests, test day strategies like how to use your breaks and your scratch paper, and resources we found most helpful. Sign up using the link in the
@ACOS_MSS
bio!
Join ACOS-MSS on May 16th at 8pm EST to learn more about COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1, and to discover the most effective ways to prepare for them. Be sure to register through the link provided in our bio!
Motivating her class to embark on a healthy lifestyle, serving as a volunteer coordinator & powering her way through a virtual first-year of medical school, just a sampling of TCOM's April Student Doctor of the Month Olivia Panchal. She leads by sacrifice & example. 🙌 Olivia!
Through ACOS-MSS Exec, I became a better leader, found exceptional mentors & advocates, made lifelong friends, & published impactful research. It was the most asked about experience during my interviews & the skills I developed will absolutely make me a better resident & surgeon.
Join the ACOS-MSS Executive board on February 7th at 8pm ET for a Q&A Happy Hour to answer all of your questions about being a member of the ACOS-MSS National Exec Board! The link to register has been emailed to all of our members and can also be found in our bio.
Congratulations to my mentor at
@TCOM_UNTHSC
Dr. Yurvati on his recognition as a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Well deserved!
Are you registered for MSOS Inaugural Sub-I Summit? Join us on Sunday, March 24th from 9:30am to 1:15pm EST for engaging panels with attendings, residents, and M4s. The summit will cover everything from sub-I soft skills to excelling in clinic. Plus, learn how to utilize valuable
We completed over 750 volunteer hours in one day! Couldn't be prouder of
@TCOM_UNTHSC
and thank you to our volunteer coordinator team for helping me organize
#TCOMmunityDay2021
💚
I had the opportunity to be a guest on my classmate's podcast (featuring the cutest dogs!) to chat about pass/fail Step 1 and the result of a surgery program director survey I worked on. Check it out!
Join ACOS-MSS on April 25th at 8:00pm ET for a Post-Match Panel. We have an impressive line-up of panelists who will share how they successfully matched into their specialties. To register for this session, visit the link in our bio!
Finally, when asked for the most important metrics when determining whom to interview, formerly AOA surgical programs significantly preferred students who audition at their program. Non-AOA surgical programs significantly preferred the MSPE and clerkship grades.
Takeaways:
1️⃣ DO students applying to surgical specialties should almost certainly take both USMLE Step 1 and Step 2CK despite pass/fail Step 1 in order to be considered competitive.
My responsibilities as Comm Chair:
- Manage all social media accounts (Yes, I'm responding to my own tweet lol)
- Engage with students, residents, attendings, and other organizations on social media
- Design graphics to advertise events and resources for members (I made this ⬇️)
Reminder: Applications for the ACOS-MSS Exec Board are due by March 10th. Application information is on the ACOS-MSS Facebook page (linked in our bio). Feel free to reach out to current officers with questions! Current officer emails can be found here:
@DrCasteelEM
The
@ACOS_MSS
conducted a PD survey for 10 surgical specialties and found that DO students should take both Step 1 and Step 2 CK to remain competitive (even with P/F Step 1). We are working on publication.
I was fortunate to present the results of my surgery program director survey at the
@ACOS_MSS
conference. Single accreditation & pass/fail Step 1/Level 1 have changed the landscape of residency applications, especially for DO students applying to surgery. Here's what we found 🧵
Hopped on my classmate's YouTube channel to talk about making the most of 3rd year elective rotations. Check it out and let me know what other advice you'd give! Thanks for having me, Germain!
@J_thanson
@rvu_co_acos
I am excited for the research poster/podium presentations! Always exciting to see what incredible research our members are involved in. I am, however, not excited that it will be snowing 🤠
#ACOSMileHighMeeting
I am looking forward to the opportunity to learn from these incredible mentors and soak up every bit of advice I can. See you in Vegas!
#AAOS2023
#OrthoMatch2024
Conclusion: Despite single accreditation, there are still significant differences between formerly AOA and non-AOA programs and DO students should take these changes into account to improve DO success in the surgical match.
Great thread! I'd also add that any research is better than no research! Take advantage of every opportunity to conduct quality research even if it's not orthopedic.
Important: Research 📚
When asking orthopedic surgeons about what I could do to stand out as an applicant, most said research
Doing research rotations, presenting at conferences, and publishing are all great things for your application
The hard part is finding it
Excited to be presenting at this year's
@ACOSurgeons
Annual Clinical Assembly in the General Surgery category.
Comparison of Knee Joint Loading in Subjects 12-Weeks Post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Versus Repair.
#ACA2021
A burgeoning event takes place tomorrow morning as the TCOM Mentorship Program, started in 2018, welcomes (virtually) over 150 undergraduates from all of the State of Texas.
#TCOM
students Jennifer Pham and Kimberly Tran lead this great event to mentor the next generation.
@RileighT_Ricken
UWorld and NBME CMS exams (basically practice shelfs), and then Divine Intervention when UWorld inevitably makes you cry but you still want to feel productive lol
@CalebMWagner
@StudentAOAO
Connect with current residents from your school who matched into ortho in the past 3 years. They can give you the best advice on research, mentors, programs, etc. *specific to your school*. Have a variety of mentors + ≥1 DO mentor. The process is very different as a DO student.
@caitcrockermd
all those plus hoppenfeld surgical approaches, nail fracture conference, student to stud on YouTube, AO surgery reference, and hip and knee book
@ACOS_MSS
I met
@kc140605
at the virtual
@ACOS_MSS
conference two years ago and later, she helped me turn a question I had into an entire research project. Can't wait to network some more in Austin! 😊
@drharrislakers
@Aberry_Med
Plus, there will be a huge increase in applicants to competitive specialties. Without a Step 1 score, every 3rd year med student is technically "competitive" and that's when all the subjective measures Dr. Ahmed mentioned will come into play.
Serving as the ACOS-MSS Communications Chair has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in medical school. I can't recommend this organization enough to DO students interested surgery. We have big things planned & are looking for motivated students to join the team.
Welcome new Fellows to the College. And celebrate the best, brightest, and most dedicated leaders of the College and their institutions! The ACA Ceremonial conclave broadcasts this evening at 6 p.m. ET
#ACA2021
Match was madness, but so is March! 🏀
Submit as many brackets as you want for $5 each. The winner gets a guaranteed match into the program of your choice!!! Just kidding, you get a $50 VISA gift card. All proceeds go to the ACOS-MSS Scholarship Fund.
Email notifications have been sent to our members whose abstracts have been accepted for oral or podium presentation. Congratulations to all of you! We can't wait to see these great presentations next month in Chicago!
Join ACOS-MSS on June 28th at 6pm EST for the first part of our "Applying to Residency" Zoom series! This session will feature an engaging panel of surgical residency program directors and specialty specific breakout rooms.
Voluntary, anonymous Qualtrics survey sent to all program directors in 10 surgical specialties. 19.2% response rate (actually great for these types of surveys, average is about 10%). Of note, we excluded 19 programs which stated they do not interview DOs.
Mark your calendars for April 22-24th! We are very excited to see you in Fort Worth, Texas! Stay tuned for more information regarding events and registration!
@TCOM_UNTHSC
@ACOSurgeons
And a huge thank you to the national
@ACOS_MSS
Executive Board for allowing us to host the conference again and in-person! We loved welcoming everyone to Fort Worth and to our campus! We hope all the attendees had as great a time as we did!
With regards to USMLE Step 1, we found that the majority of both formerly AOA and non-AOA surgical programs recommend or require DO students to take Step 1.
Enjoyed hearing Dr. Greg DeFelice talk about advancements in ACL repair procedures at
@aoaodocs
conference! So cool when my research area overlaps with what I'm learning! 🤝
Registration for the Fall ACOS-MSS Student Conference is now open! Early bird registration ends August 12th and general registration closes September 5th. Hotel and research submission information will be posted soon.
Register here:
@jillianhackney
@SarinPaluri
Hey Jillian, I'm interested in ortho too! Have you checked out
@RJOSociety
and
@PerryInitiative
? They're great places to find female mentors. Also
@MSOSOrtho
has a free virtual conference every year and it's a great place to present research and learn from residents and PDs.
With regards to USMLE Step 2CK, we found that the majority of both formerly AOA and non-AOA surgical programs recommend or require Step 2CK. Interestingly, the majority of formerly AOA surgical programs required it.
If you're taking your neuro shelf and see small cell lung cancer in a question, the correct answer will always be Lambert-Eaton Syndrome. 100% of the time. Do not pass go.
@A_Sapp12
I wish they had put a limit on each type (research, volunteer, work, etc.) instead of 10 total. I think applicants will appear less well-rounded because they'll want to list the things that pertain most to the specialty they're applying.
Happening tonight! You don't want to miss this if you're a 1st/2nd year! We'll be sharing useful tips for test day too so join us even if you're already deep in dedicated!
Join ACOS-MSS on May 16th at 8pm EST to learn more about COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1, and to discover the most effective ways to prepare for them. Be sure to register through the link provided in our bio!
Introducing the new ACOS Journal Club! Stay tuned for upcoming dates, topics, and articles. ACOS-MSS student members interested in presenting at a future journal club should complete this Google form:
Join ACOS-MSS on August 16th at 8pm EST for the second part of our three-part Zoom series, "Applying to Residency (Part 2): Personal Statement Workshop,” with Dr. Jennifer Beaty, MD, Associate Dean of Student Advancement and Graduate Medical Education at Des Moines University.
@J_thanson
@ACOS_MSS
TCOM does!
@plawrence2025
is our current Research Chair. Last year, we used the position to connect members with local research opportunities and to teach how to do/find research. Excited to see what Patrick does this year– I'm sure he'd be happy to connect.
@RileighT_Ricken
@ConnorJEnglish
@DrCasteelEM
@ACOS_MSS
One thing to consider- some programs will ask for your Step 1 score report to be able to apply for an away rotation. I would hate for you to not be able to rotate at a program you're really interested in/have a connection to just because of that!
Join ACOS-MSS on March 26th at 8pm ET to learn more about COMLEX Level 2 and USMLE Step 2, and to discover the most effective ways to prepare for them. Be sure to register through the link provided in our bio!
Join the ACOS-MSS Executive board on February 7th at 8pm ET for a Q&A Happy Hour to answer all of your questions about being a member of the ACOS-MSS National Exec Board! The link to register has been emailed to all of our members and can also be found in our bio.