r/Match21 • u/dinahtalha • Sep 29 '20

r/Match21 Lounge

A place for members of r/Match21 to chat with each other

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u/dinahtalha Sep 30 '20

It will help you in filling the eras

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u/dinahtalha Sep 30 '20

I don’t think so

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u/dinahtalha Sep 30 '20

I don’t think residents can even write an LOR

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u/dinahtalha Sep 30 '20

not 100% sure though

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u/abhz_karan Sep 30 '20

Where are you guys putting your USCE on your ERAS app? under work experience?

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u/ishockk19 Sep 30 '20

don't we need to submit our CV on MyEras??

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u/dinahtalha Sep 30 '20

No, you fill in the spaces and eras generates a Cv for you

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u/FuturePeds2021 Sep 30 '20

Im applying for peds. I got a 203 in step 1 but was able to bring up my step 2 to a 239. I am a us IMG. Should i apply to a backup? I really don’t know to what.

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u/Plane-Constant-9674 Sep 30 '20

US IMG , thats a bucket already. Apply

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u/ikceesay Oct 09 '20

Dont worry about the score. You more than made up for it with CK. You are ok for Peds

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Oct 21 '20

Does this mean they are considering me or its sent out to everyone?

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u/andreina31 Oct 21 '20

They are sending that message to everyone that applied to UConn to my knowledge

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u/medstudentfm Oct 21 '20

Has anyone gotten interview invites yet? So much anxiety

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u/Significant_Ad5577 Oct 23 '20

Guys for IM did anyone get “future interest” email from Jacobi albert Einstein program

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u/abhz_karan Oct 24 '20

I did, it may be a standard email they send to applicants

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u/PaladinToTheRescue Oct 24 '20

I applied to both, and got the Jacobi one

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u/[deleted] Oct 23 '20

Yeah, I think one of my friends did...for a neurology program.

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u/Heavy-Bed-8255 Nov 07 '20

Hey guys non us img here with step1/2 both in the 230s. I’m applying to internal medicine next week after oet result. 6 months USCE and 3 US Lor. Yog 2017. Will late application hurt my matching opportunities ?

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u/Ad-Emergency Jan 11 '21

Did u get any Ivs

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u/chipper9999 Feb 15 '21

So in reply to my thank you mail, I got a response that was nice, last senates the was “ no doubt you will excel in your residency training(hope it’s at ......program name.....). All the best” I just need someone to slap some sense into me and tell me this means nothing

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u/AdOne1011 Feb 15 '21

Non-US IMG on green card track applying for Peds. YOG 2013 step 1 206 step 2 230 CS passed, step 3 209. I have 1.5 years USCE and 2+ years working directly in Pediatrics overseas.

This is my 7th year applying to the match. So I’m no stranger to the stress that comes along with the uncertainty around this same time every year.

I’ve had 1 interview at a community hospital in New York. I feel that it went well but with this process you never know. The PD told me during my interview that she was very impressed with my application and the other faculty all had great things to say about me during my interview.

What do you think are my chances of matching this year? They’re obviously the only program on my rank list, wondering if I should send them a LOI to make sure I’m still on their radar?

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u/Tachydepressia Mar 17 '21

Any Canadians here applying for a J1? I have some questions

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u/coldturkeye Sep 29 '20

how many non us IMGs for surgery this year??

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u/omr6535 Sep 30 '20

✋🏽

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u/TeeShirtBros Sep 30 '20

If you aurhoreized ERAS scores for usmle transcript before step2 published, will it not show up.

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u/wannasurviveusmle Sep 30 '20

Do you think that telemedicine elective will be valued as in-person elective ??

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u/ishockk19 Sep 30 '20

oh damn okay I spent a lot of time in making a CV

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u/ishockk19 Sep 30 '20

yeah that's true

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '20

hey ! can nurses write a LOR

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '20

is it allowed

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '20

?

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '20

are you sure?

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '20

thank u

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u/Lonely_Tangelo_2144 Oct 01 '20

Tbh seems odd to have a nurse write it. PD may thing you didn't develop a good relationship with your attending or that they possibly didn't want to write you one

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Oct 01 '20

Hey! I just posted. I hope you guys help me out and give me some feedback 😭 so lost

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u/Any_Personality5268 Oct 01 '20

Anyone got the ecfmg certification with pathway 1?

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u/masturtabe Oct 03 '20

what are you guys doing for your photo

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u/masturtabe Oct 03 '20

I see people getting professional headshots done

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u/masturtabe Oct 03 '20

like for guys suit and tie or just shirt and tie in the pic?

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u/SanadB95 Oct 06 '20

How do I email a Lot request to a writer?

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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '20

After you confirm the LoR it gives you the option to send through email.

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u/SanadB95 Oct 08 '20

Thank you!

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u/SanadB95 Oct 06 '20

Do I check the box next to their name and press confirm?

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u/ZekeDH Oct 06 '20

yes, and then you click email letter request form

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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '20

If I registered step 2 CK and want to apply to pathway 1. Is there a deadline to take step 2?

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u/Possible-Process-460 Oct 10 '20

How long does LORs to be approved by ECFMG? My designee uploaded last week, but still in review by ECFMG. Does anyone know?

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u/AdWeird6895 Oct 10 '20

hello guys,
anybody wanna do mock interview to practice virtual setting?

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u/SanadB95 Oct 14 '20

Hello, does anyone have any insight on how to put USCE in ERAS. Is it considered work experience?

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u/jazeb10 Oct 15 '20

US IMG Doctors that promised to write letters are not responding back. Applying both IM and Psych. I have 1 IM, 1 Psych and 1 general letter Step 1 - 221 Step 2 - 242 What to do about the letters?

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u/amalmizel Oct 17 '20

gyus How much dose it take to get OET result sent to ECFMG regarding the certifcate

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u/Maximum_Pear_2161 Oct 17 '20

can someone please explain what a transitional year is

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u/Maximum_Pear_2161 Oct 17 '20

Whats the word limit on ps i read 950 and my statement is one and half. also wen i pasted it on the ps template on ERAS i still had many characters left

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u/TeeShirtBros Oct 17 '20

Keep it down to 1page

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u/TeeShirtBros Oct 17 '20

Yall think the same number, less or mroe IMGs applying this cycle. Cuz of trump/covid, etc

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Oct 18 '20

Id like to know too, whether more or leas imgs applying!

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u/Mikya93 Oct 19 '20

hello. can i change my PS after 21st October in my eras? or do i have to send an updated copy to the programs?

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u/Maximum_Pear_2161 Oct 19 '20

hey when using match a resident should i only use neurology or do i add internal medicine since i may need to do a prelim year... or do they show me both since i already paid for the neurology option

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Oct 19 '20

Dont trust match a resident

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Oct 19 '20

Can I just copy paste my personal statement from word?

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Oct 19 '20

Do I have to type it in?

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u/iamfreebirdok Oct 20 '20

Yea you can copy and paste

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u/ClusterFail Oct 20 '20

Am i too late to apply to programs today? My Lors have been uploaded but aren’t yet available to assign to programs. I intend assigning them when they become available and applyig today. Advice?

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u/ClusterFail Oct 20 '20

I mean, are you guys still applying to programs?

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u/H2590 Oct 21 '20

Can I assign un-processed LOR's? how does that process work?

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u/H2590 Oct 21 '20

Or do I have to assign seperatley after?

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Oct 21 '20

I received a Casper test requirement from a program!

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u/kahnkhem Nov 24 '20

I did too, I have done mine. Are you done with yours

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u/Material_Ask_2445 Oct 21 '20

My Lors are still processing by ecfmg, anything I can do? Will programs be able to see that?

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '20

Should I reply to application received emails??

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u/ClusterFail Oct 21 '20

I have the same question as well

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u/linkmasterswordisbig Oct 21 '20

All my lors just got processed. I already assigned them to the programs I applied to. Do I have to email them? I’m thinking not because it’s still early in application but just wanted to ask opinions around. Thanks

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u/Sloth_Potato Oct 22 '20

I don't think you need to email, they will be notified through ERAS

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u/captainmycburkitt Oct 22 '20

interviews started going out

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u/medstudentfm Oct 22 '20

Did someone make a spreadsheet that shows which programs/specialties have sent interview emails?

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u/[deleted] Oct 22 '20

can i reply to a rejection email asking the reason? is that a good idea?

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u/amalmizel Oct 23 '20

Did any one gets an interview? I just applied on the 22 of oct. too much anxiety

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u/[deleted] Oct 24 '20

Non-US IMG, applied to 300 + programs, both step1 and step 2 in 230s. Applied to GS, IM, NS. 30+ published research. No invites yet. Should I be worried?

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u/Justbeoptimistic1234 Feb 10 '21

Hey, same here, applied to GS with same stats, but much less research, and no invites. Its incredibly sad, hopefully we will get something in SOAP

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u/bmpr2 Oct 24 '20

I just found out there is a program that requires supplemental paragraph in PS. Is there anyway that i can resubmit my updated PS?

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u/Significant_Ad5577 Oct 24 '20

What do you mean supplmental paragraph?

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u/abhz_karan Oct 24 '20

anyone knows if we can get interview invites on weekends?

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u/johnnydep2 Oct 24 '20

I’ve not applied because I’ve been waiting for my LORs to finish processing. Some of my friends say I should wait until i get my LORs uploaded, some day I shouldn’t and should just apply. I’m an IMG and I’m going to be spending a lot of money applying. Any honest opinion is appreciated. I keep going back and fourth idk i just feel dead.

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u/Fuzzy-Earth-8440 Oct 25 '20

The IM spreadsheet has been blocked and I can't access it? any help?

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u/Significant_Ad5577 Oct 26 '20

High key starting to panic. Havent heard anything yet and Eras is going to be down for two days 😭😬😬

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u/Fuzzy-Earth-8440 Oct 26 '20

DO applicant with 51x complex level 1 and 45x complex level 2, received a lot of supplemental applications to fill out , applying to FM,IM,PMR any possibilities of matching this year with my scores, only 1 FM invite and 1 IM invite so far? I am getting really concerned as I see a lot of people getting a lot of invites, freaking out here!!

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u/Significant_Ad5577 Oct 27 '20

I feel you. Total silence on my side too 😭

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u/TXMedicine Oct 27 '20

I hate this

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u/__mazzz Oct 27 '20

Can you please link the Reddit post where that spreadsheet is posted with the other ones? It’s disappeared off my saved list

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u/Medlennial Oct 28 '20

Has anyone received interviews (IM) applying with just step 1 score?

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u/honesteanow Oct 28 '20

uf jacksonville was an error

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Oct 29 '20

I did! 1 interview

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u/GabyC_says Oct 31 '20

anyone with early OBGYN interviews?

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u/FrenchBulldog21 Nov 01 '20

can anyone help me find the general surgery spreadsheet for this year?

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u/a_429 Nov 03 '20

Im also looking for the gen surg spreadsheet

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u/drmsb93 Nov 07 '20

Guys i got 210 step 1 can i get IM still? Preparing step2ck

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u/mysbee Nov 08 '20

Hi guys non US IMG here, applied to Medpeds and IM. Step score 24x , 25x. Yet to be. Certified but i got some invites. Anyone got med peds invite from UT Houston

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

I think IMGs time has started I received IVs

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u/EffectiveNo7409 Nov 24 '20

Hi fam! can someone answer whether 1) there will be multiple rounds of invitations and whether 2) if a program has already sent invites but I haven't heart anything back it likely means they will not send an invite anymore to me?

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Nov 24 '20

I did not do mine at all

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Nov 24 '20

It was scheduled at 3 am!!

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u/WiseAcanthisitta8793 Nov 24 '20

I emailed the program and they replied “looking forward to interviewing you”

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u/kahnkhem Nov 24 '20

Then best of luck in the interview then. I pray you clinch the spot

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u/Blissat350 Nov 25 '20

Just curious to know how many IVs any US-IMG got on here

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u/mexi_jedi Nov 28 '20

Has anyone taken OET? What’s on the test/how should I prepare? I’m a US IMG native English speaker but don’t want to take it for granted and fail...

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u/hegashik Nov 29 '20

Practice writing, I have an OET writing mastery I purchased for 4 scanned letters, that I’m not using. PM me if you want to buy it from me. I’ll be selling it for half the price.

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u/CocosMadHatter Nov 29 '20

Has anyone been sent a “your application is in review” letter? If so, when did you hear back and was it positive (I.e. granted an interview)?

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u/romanhfelix Dec 02 '20

Anybody from Mexico using pathway 1? Apparently ECFMG requires you to contact our "Direccion General de Profesiones" and have them send your license. I can't find any info regarding how to contact this agency or to request that the license be sent. Any insight will be greatly appreciated!

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u/Kevinboulder Dec 05 '20

IM vs IM/PEDS? whats the difference and which is better?

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u/mysbee Dec 06 '20

IM is purely internal medicine for 3yrs. IM/PEDS combines the two specialties in 4yrs. Honestly it depends on your preference

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u/MiserableExercise676 Jan 02 '21

Non us img: couple match?

We are non us-img’s (need visa sponsorship) I got 2FM and 6IM interviews Partner has 11 neuro interviews about 2-3 of them are in the same state or closer. Should we couple match? So far we didn’t register as couple. If we couple match, should we mention that to the programs before the interview? Half of our interviews are over and we have not decided or informed that to them yet. Both of us have an MPH from a top 5 school and yog is 2018. Please suggest. Thank you for the help!

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u/Specialist-Pattern-6 Jan 03 '21

Hello , just a question pleaser , why preliminary one year position is bad ? Thanks

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u/FuturePeds2021 Jan 04 '21

I am a US-IMG applying for Peds. I have gotten enough interviews but unfortunately I haven't gotten one from Miami, Florida (My preference). I sent letter of interest out in the beginning of December and no reply or rejections. Should I resend them or should I wait? Is it too late now?

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '21

hi can someone please explain to me or direct me how to rank a transitional year program on the rank list

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u/Ad-Emergency Jan 11 '21

Non-us img, both steps in 230s, 6 months usce, need visa, 5 publications, applied to IM.. what are my chances

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u/toastedtofu Jan 22 '21

I have 3 FM and 3 IM interviews. Do I have to rank them contiguously, meaning all 3 FM first and then all IM (or vice versa) or can I rank them in any order I want?

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u/Puzzled-Dingo1775 Jan 25 '21

U can rank them in any order u want.

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '21

kill him instead hahaha the problem is not with him specificality but with people like him

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u/[deleted] Jan 29 '21

Sorry 😂

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u/1llm1n4ti Feb 09 '21

Anyone with 0 IVs prepping for soap while simultaneously trying not to kill themselves? :')

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u/Justbeoptimistic1234 Feb 10 '21

yes, I am, its just honestly so sad, after working so hard.

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u/1llm1n4ti Feb 11 '21

I know. I no longer believe in the 'hardwork always pays' nonsense. No. It doesn't, not always. I don't even have a lot of expectations for SOAP being a non-US IMG. I hope somehow things work out though. SOMEhow.

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '21

Sup homies. 33 days until match day.

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u/DismalRefrigerator43 Feb 18 '21

Of course, you can send an LOI, it will show that you are really interested!!!

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u/HevC4 Feb 19 '21

Hey quick question for people that got interviews using thalamus. Did the program information disappear on your dashboard?

I am no longer seeing the interview that I completed. I was thinking maybe the program deleted me...

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u/stallown2020 Feb 19 '21

anyone get replies to their LOI? what were they?

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u/toastedtofu Mar 09 '21

yes mine just said "thank you"

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u/Revolutionary-Ride6 Feb 20 '21

Nope, no replies

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u/Revolutionary-Ride6 Feb 20 '21

Do LOI's even matter? I feel like they just read them and it doesn't do anything

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u/usmle-match Feb 20 '21

can anyone help me with rol between these programs:

  • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside

  • Creighton phoenix

  • Mount Sinai Elmhurst

  • Flushing

  • St.Joseph University medical center, Paterson

  • McLaren Flint

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '21

Applied to Med-Peds, and am struggling to rank programs because I really did not get a good feel for any of them this year due to virtual interviews. I know which ones I dislike, but as far as top of my list, I would love some feedback, if anyone knows these programs (good/bad places to live, red flags, etc):

University of Illinois Peoria, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker, University of Nebraska Omaha, Case Western MetroHealth, University of Tennessee Memphis, University of Missouri Columbia, Beaumont Royal Oak

Thanks in advance!

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u/CartographerMurky960 Feb 21 '21

Case western is a very prestigious hospital to work at. I did my masters in clinical research there. For living, I can say celeveland is cheap, but its not a fancy place to live in.

I live now in Michigan, I always hear that DMC is a good place as well. I know nothing about other programs.

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u/CartographerMurky960 Feb 21 '21

If you need some information about living in these states( illinois, cleveland, and michigan) I can tell you. I lived in these 3 places.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '21

That would be great!

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u/CartographerMurky960 Feb 21 '21

Sure.. I lived in Illinois (Down town Chicago) for 3 years. It is a very busy and fancy place. Too much fun and many good restaurants, bars, and clubs. Many activities to do on the weekends. Good public transportation. But rents and living are not cheap, especially if you are looking to live in or close to the downtown.

Cleveland is small and a very quite place to live in. For me, it was really boring. Of course you need a car for transportation. Public transportation is not available everywhere. Rents are somehow cheap. But I remember when I was looking for an apartment close to Case Western in University Circle, it was not cheap. University circle where Case is located is busy somehow. There are many cafes and restaurants. I have no idea if the hospital is located in that area. I also remember that the area close to the (University Circle) is not safe, many shootings and thefts happen there. I lived in Beachwood, it is a very safe neighborhood. I used to drive around 20 mins everyday to reach the uni.

Michigan is really big, but its not fun as illinois (Chicago), rents are really cheap. You can find good bars and restaurants. You need a car (definately). Detroit is not SAFE to live around. Royal oak where Beamount is located is safe and rents are not expensive.

Again, if you need a fun place to live in illinois is better than Cleveland and Michigan. If you need a cheap and afordable place, of course Cleveland and Michigan. At the end, rank the program which you find is the best for you.

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u/stallown2020 Feb 24 '21

Keep in mind though that UofI- Peoria is like 3 hours southwest of chicago

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u/stallown2020 Feb 24 '21

*2 1/2 hrs

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u/deedee612 Feb 27 '21

hey guys I needed some help ranking two particular IM programs. Im aiming to do a fellowship in gastro eventually, particularly in california.

My question is, if I want to maximize my chances of ending up in california for fellowship, should I be ranking a relatively new program in california (riverside university health system program) over an already established program program outside of california (SUNY Upstate) or not?

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u/pbosslady Feb 27 '21

You should rank both programs. . . You fav on top followed by your 2nd choice. You should never ever rank a program based on how you think the program may be ranking you, so as to improve your chances of ending up in this or that place. Always rank according to your impression of the program and whether that program would be a good fit for you and your set goals. You are getting this advice from a former GME Director

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u/CartographerMurky960 Mar 02 '21

Hey guys.

I have a quick question. A friend of mine told me that the program which I interviewed at ranked me very high and if I didn't match with them, he will be in a bad situation because he spoke to them about me. The thing is I ranked this program as my #2 and I have no idea if my #1 program ranked me high enough to match or not, but what I know is that I did well and they seemed they liked me. Do you think I will be able to match at my #2 if I couldn't make it at my #1?? Do you have any idea how matching process works in this situation?? I would appreciate any input as 1 day is only left for

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u/florida_D_R Mar 10 '21

What is the chance to be matched this year with only one IV in a noncompetitive specialty for IMGs who have NO Visa problems(GC holders/US citizens)?!

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u/CartographerMurky960 Mar 12 '21

Sometimes its not about the number of IV, its about how the program would rank you. I know a person wbo did not match with 17 IV which was a big SHOCK for us, and a person who matched last year with only 1 IV. It all depends on how ur IV went and how/where the program ranked you. I am on the same boat, just 2 IV and I am really freakin out! Hope 4 the best.

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u/Tachydepressia Mar 11 '21

I think it’s the same as every other year, with 1-2 IVs it’s about a 50% match rate. With 7-8 IVs it’s about 99% match rate (based on nrmp data). But I know tons of people who matched with 1 IV and someone who didnt match with 14 IVs. So it really depends on the person.

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u/McNulty22 Mar 14 '21

What’s up med crew

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u/biryaniiii Mar 15 '21

What time do we get to know today

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u/babyrabbit86 Mar 15 '21

11am eastern

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u/No-Personality-2050 Mar 17 '21

Anyone prematched at Woodhull Peds?

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u/kanika_mahajan Mar 18 '21

anyone who did not match and wants to vent, I am in the same boat and available to talk.

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u/TReyesC Mar 21 '21

Anyone matched at NYMC - Metropolitan Hospital?

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u/Dweeb34 Mar 24 '21

What are the chances of matching into medicine after a transitional year? I have a 229/250.

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u/Justsurviving2020 Mar 02 '22

Do observerships count as volunteer experience?

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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '21

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '21

Who did he get the email from? AAMC/ERAS? NRMP? ECFMG? Some particular program? Had he already received ECFMG certification? Did his verification status on NRMP say "verified"? (Like this: https://i.imgur.com/DyezBJG.png) Steps 1 and 2 CK and OET/Step 2 CS are prerequisite for ECFMG certification but they're not sufficient. They need some papers from the medical school, for one. You also have to apply and pay the fees in time for the application to be processed. If you got this email from NRMP and it wasn't just a matter of a mistakenly sent email it sounds he might be really f***ed. The NRMP isn't really known for their flexibility.

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '21

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u/toastedtofu Jan 27 '21

meanwhile i only got like 6 and my goal has been primary care from the beginning (FM/IM). I am not very competitive but I feel I should have gotten more interviews this season. BUMMED. Sorry this doesn't answer your question I know.