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How competitive is it to become an Orthopedic Surgeon?

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Rachel’s Answer

It is very competitive. You will need to be in the top 25% of your class, preferably AOA (graduate with honors), and have a very high score on the STEP I exam. All of these are achievable, but you will need to work hard from the beginning.
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Richard’s Answer

Ortho is one of the most competitive specialty. To be accepted into an orthopedics residency you will need to be in the top 10% of your medical school class, have research experience, and get glowing recommendation letters from your surgery and orthopedics staff.
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Angela’s Answer

Depends on the medical school and geographic area you are in. Don't let competition deter you from your interests!

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Paul’s Answer

Very competitive, much as anything else once you get into medical school network, be friendly , positive and go above and beyond - there is also Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Sports Medicine which is essentially non operative orthopedic medicine

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