OMS-III Couples Match Command Center
Plan your audition rotations together - the foundation of matching as a couple
📍 OMS-III/IV Timeline
💡 Strategy for Mid-Tier DO Students
- Ortho: Focus on PROVEN DO-friendly programs (Michigan, Ohio, Texas Tech)
- OBGYN: More options! Community programs love DOs
- Step 2: CRUSH IT - a 250+ can open doors 🎯
- Auditions at the SAME city = couples match gold! 🏆
- Apply to aways at programs where you'd ACTUALLY match
- Be EARLY, ENTHUSIASTIC, and HUMBLE on rotations
- Get strong letters - they matter more than pedigree for DOs
- Network with DO residents - ask about their path
🕐 Recent Activity
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🚨 Priority Actions for OMS-III
Build your target list with DO-friendly programs in overlapping cities
Submit VSLO/direct applications for Sub-Is at target programs
Try to rotate in the same city at the same time when possible
Identify faculty at home + away rotations for strong LORs
🏥 Audition Rotation Planner
Plan and track your Sub-I/away rotations - the key to getting interviews
Why Auditions Matter
For Ortho: Audition rotations are essentially required. A strong Sub-I at a program dramatically increases your interview and match chances. Plan 3-5 aways.
For OBGYN: Away rotations help but aren't as critical. 2-3 strategic aways at target programs/regions work well.
For Couples: Try to audition in the SAME CITY when possible - this shows programs you're serious about their location!
🦴 Your Ortho Auditions
No auditions planned yet
Add your planned/applied Sub-I rotations
👶 Her OBGYN Auditions
No auditions planned yet
Add her planned/applied Sub-I rotations
📅 Audition Schedule Overview
Add auditions to see your combined schedule
🦴 Orthopedic Surgery Programs
Track your ortho applications and interviews
📊 Residency Explorer Data - DO% = % of applicants who were invited to interview who are DOs (interview rate). For Ortho: ≥5% = Friendly, ≥15% = Very Friendly. Click row for details! 📊 RE = Link
🔗 FREIDA Data - DO% = % of current residents who hold a DO degree (resident composition). This shows the actual makeup of the program's resident class. 🔗 FREIDA = Link
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👶 OBGYN Programs
Track your girlfriend's OBGYN applications and interviews
📊 Residency Explorer Data - DO% = % of applicants who were invited to interview who are DOs (interview rate). For OBGYN: ≥10% = Friendly, ≥20% = Very Friendly. Click row for details! 📊 RE = Link
🔗 FREIDA Data - DO% = % of current residents who hold a DO degree (resident composition). This shows the actual makeup of the program's resident class. 🔗 FREIDA = Link
| Program Name ▼ | Location | DO% | Step 2 | In-State% | Audition App Open | Status | Rating | Actions |
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📋 Couples Rank List Builder
Create your paired rank list for the NRMP
How Couples Matching Works
You submit pairs of programs to NRMP. Each pair consists of one program for you (Ortho) and one for your girlfriend (OBGYN). The algorithm tries to match you to the highest-ranked pair where both programs want to rank you.
No rank pairs created yet
Add programs to both Ortho and OBGYN tabs first, then create pairs here
📁 Application Prep & Letters of Recommendation
Track your application materials and LOR strategy
📝 Letter Strategy for Couples Match
Ortho Requirements: Typically need 4-5 letters including a Chair/PD letter from home institution + letters from away rotations. Strong letters from aways are CRUCIAL.
OBGYN Requirements: Usually 3-4 letters. Chair letter helpful but not always required. Mix of generalists and specialists.
🦴 Colt's VSLO Prep (Ortho)
VSLO Required Documents
Letters of Recommendation
👶 Abigail's VSLO Prep (OBGYN)
VSLO Required Documents
Letters of Recommendation
📝 LOR & Application Notes
🗺️ Geographic Overlap Finder
Find programs where you can both match nearby
Why Geography Matters
For couples matching, finding cities or regions where both specialties have good programs is crucial. This tool helps identify your best geographic options.
Add programs to see geographic overlap
Programs will be grouped by city/region automatically