FYI DO’s match into competitive specialties

I'm not sure where the rumor started but the idea that DO’s do not match into competitive specialties is ridiculous. There is data on this in the NRMP. In less than 5 minutes, I was able to find a neurosurgeon, plastic surgeon and breast surgeon. I personally know a trauma and plastic surgeon that are both DO’s.

No degree including MD magically guarantees you a residency spot.

Here are some profiles if it helpS

https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2019/09/how-i-matched-in-plastic-surgery/

General surgery https://www.tbh.org/physician/cynthia-chen

Neurosurgery https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1700184934/david-chen