Knowing someone at this institution? Really that helpful?

[ReesesDoc]

Is it really that helpful to know someone in the program you are trying to get into? Like a resident or an assistant professor that is willing to help you out?

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[Andrew_Doan]

With most things in life... it's who you know... not what you know.

 

[JMK2005]

Is it really that helpful to know someone in the program you are trying to get into? Like a resident or an assistant professor that is willing to help you out?

It's helpful, but not essential for matching. In a competitive match, does not hurt to have someone on the inside put in a good word for you.

 

[razkui]

If someone had a lower board score say 230, which MAY very well get screened out. Do you think having someone put in a good word or a phone call can still garner you an interview? I wasn't sure how this "screening out" process works! Any advice is greatly appreciate

 

[JMK2005]

If someone had a lower board score say 230, which MAY very well get screened out. Do you think having someone put in a good word or a phone call can still garner you an interview?

yes

 

[Pharmacol90]

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