School: Mid-tier Midwest MD

Pre-clerkship: P/F

STEP 1: Pass

Clerkship Grades: P/F

Very strong IM comments and letters of rec

STEP 2: 271

AOA: Yes

Research: 

- 1 case report 1st author, 1 hematology manusript 2nd author, 1 submitted heme manuscript 1st author, 1 submitted heme manuscript middle author of multi-institution project.

- 8 Posters, mix of heme/onc and QI for free clinic

- 3 published abstracts in national conferences, 1 is first author other 2 are middle author

Extracurriculars: strong longitudinal leadership, community service

Regional Preferences: East North Central, West North Central, South atlantic

Goals: Academic program with strong fellowship matches (thinking heme onc) in a medium to large city, positive program culture

Would appreciate advice on signal list. AOA and Step score make me think it is appropriate to apply to a few top 20s; however, not sure how much my school tier, clerkships being P/F, and research will hold me back. Would love to hear if signals are appropriate or what programs I should look more into. Thank you!