The reason these specialties are conpetitive is because they require high step 1 and 2 scores. Not only that there are a limited number of spots available. Look in comparision to EM, surgery, IM etc...Then look at the number applicants for those spots. There may only be 50-60 Urology spots but I guarantee there are way more than 50-60 people applying for Urology. Same goes for the others.

Nimitt
4th year
SGU SOM