Specialty-specific review for General Surgery (GenSurg) applicants. Matched applicants averaged Step 2 CK 253. We help you meet that bar.
The patterns reviewers flag most often when screening General Surgery candidates.
Low Step 2 CK relative to matched mean of 253
Insufficient operative case exposure or sub-I performance
Vague personal statement without a specific surgical case narrative
Weak or non-surgeon letters of recommendation
Applying to too few programs or skipping community programs
Sub-I operative performance and technical aptitude
Step 2 CK above 245
Strong letter from a surgeon who supervised you in the OR
Research output (publications or presentations)
Demonstrated resilience and commitment to long training hours
Three concrete moves we'll work through with you, drawn from current NRMP / Charting Outcomes data.
Apply to 60–80 general surgery programs including community hospitals — with 1,778 categorical positions, geographic flexibility significantly expands your match probability.
Include a specific surgical case you participated in (with measurable role — 'first assist on laparoscopic cholecystectomy') in your personal statement.
Use all 15 signals strategically, weighting toward programs aligned with your training goals (academic vs. community vs. research track).
We'll pair you with a reviewer who's served on General Surgery selection committees. Your personal statement, CV, and signal strategy — line-edited against the bar above.
Data sourced from NRMP / AAMC, NRMP / AAMC. Match year 2025.