Please help me where to signal. I am not familiar with applying to neuro. My school doesn't have home department.

- Reapplicant (transplant from diff specialty/graduating in May)

- 250s Step 2

- 2 Neuro LORs, 1 from research mentor

- 8ish pubs, half first author

- Honored 1 rotation (psych), mix of HP and P, no core neuro offered at my school. Just one neuro away P/F

- no AOA, GHHS

- Northeast regional preference but will go almost anywhere for a good fit program

- Neuro-ophth subspecialty interest (evident on my app)

Appreciate any advice (networking, app tips, etc.) thank you so much!

I'm a new hire at a hospital that is willing to train me to get me registered. The current techs that are assigned to train me are not training me. They don't allow me to assist, they go on long coffee breaks during their down time instead of showing me the ropes and refuse to answer my questions. I don't want to start off in the new job by being the one who causes trouble by reporting them to the manager, but I want them to follow the managers instructions and actually train me. I really want to learn as much as I can.

I worked for 8 years as an ophthalmologist in my home country. I am now a U.S. Green Card holder and currently preparing for the OET. I scored 240+ on Step 2 CK and am planning to apply for an observership in neurology with the goal of pursuing a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology.

As you know, ophthalmology is a highly competitive specialty in the U.S., and I have a 7-year gap since moving here. My question is: do you think my background in ophthalmology will be viewed positively or negatively if I now apply to neurology with the intention of becoming a neuro-ophthalmologist? I would truly appreciate your honest and expert advice.