Matching into Ophthalmology has been difficult for years, and the 2018 Ophthalmology Match was no exception. There were far more applicants than positions available, and approximately 25% of the applicant pool failed to secure residency positions in the specialty. To maximize the chances of a successful match, it's important that you have the "right strategy" in place.
Although the optimal strategy will differ from one applicant to another, there is much that you can learn from the experiences of those who have successfully matched. In this episode, join Dr. Samir Desai as he interviews Sudip Thakar, a fourth-year medical student who just matched into Ophthalmology at Northwestern University.
You'll learn how Sudip developed an interest in ophthalmology, his global health experience at an Eye Hospital in Israel, why he decided to take a year off to perform research in the field, and how he was able to publish numerous articles in a relatively short period of time.
Having just interviewed for residency positions in the specialty, Sudip also provides an in-depth look about the type of interviews he encountered, and some of the questions he was asked.
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