How to be competitive for ortho?

[ijustwantanmd]

I'm in my second year right now but I have no ortho related research. Hoping to do some electives though and maybe get a project started in a couple months. Any ideas on what I can do to be more competitive for ortho in Canada? Thanks!

[MasterDoc]

Ortho isn't a particularly competitive specialty. It is a bit competitive on the french speaking side, but not really for english programs. I don't think it should be very difficult to match into.

[jnuts]

Agreed.  Show up to electives.  Read a bit before hand.  Be friendly and interested and act like you want to be there and you'll be fine.  

Make sure you inform yourself VERY well about the employment market post-residency before picking Ortho (especially if research isn't your thing).