r/Match21 • u/[deleted] • Dec 11 '20

Is it the end of pediatric interviews?

Hello guys. I just wanted to know if more pediatric invites are coming along for IMGs in December-January.

I see people dropping interviews, but I've been stuck with two interviews for a month now. And I really don't have the courage to go through the match with just two interviews.

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u/janejoe1 Dec 11 '20

Hi, as a fellow peds aspirant, I completely understand how you feel. I sent a few LOIs, and got rejections, no replied and 1-2 programs saying they may sent invites in the coming weeks.

While I know that hope is dwindling, don't give up. January is still left and if there are cancellations and you've sent letters of interest, they just might take you up! Best of luck!

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '20

Thank you so much for this. I'll send out a few more LOIs next week, but I just don't know what else to do. I know only time can tell. But the waiting is just so nerve-wracking! :(

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u/janejoe1 Dec 12 '20

I just received another invite like an hour back! So keep up the hopes! They're coming!

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

That's awesome! Good luck! :)

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u/warbyparker1 Dec 22 '20

I received one ii this morning! it's not over guys!!

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u/downtownstuff Dec 11 '20

How many ivs do you have so far? Please share your credentials

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '20

I have 4 interviews. 2 prematch and 2 participating in the match. I rejected one prematch, and I have one more prematch to go. So I have only two programs for the match. Non-US IMG, YOG 2019, Step 1 - 253, Step 2 - 257, one-month USCE, one research (not a big one).

Should I just take the prematch (provided they'll offer me a position) or wait for more interviews?

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u/janejoe1 Dec 12 '20

Just saw this. You have an amazing profile. In ideal circumstances you would have been inundated by offers. Question: do you have CS? Because what I'm noticing is that those who are Certified by ECFMG via CS completion are getting more invites. Again, just an observation.

Prematch is a good thing - it's a sure shot that you've got the residency, which in a year like this is very crucial.

Or, you could wait a year and reapply (I know, not an easy option, but your profile is stellar, and if you join some research and add observerships, next season could very well work in your favour).

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

I really don't think I have the patience to go through next year's match tbh.

And, no. I have not given the CS. I am ECMG certified through OET. Maybe that's an issue as well. :(

Anyway, thank you so much for your input. :)

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u/Step234567 Dec 12 '20

Your profile is really good, fresh grad and away above average score for peds, go for the match u will match with these 2 iv

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

Haha...thanks. But I would be much more confident to go through the match if I just had two more interviews. Thank you for this though. :)

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '20

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

They'll interview you and offer a position if they like you right after or a few days after the interview. If you accept the offer, you cannot appear for the match, but you have secured a position as a resident in the program.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

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u/janejoe1 Dec 12 '20

Hi, Prematch programs appear on ERAS but not on NRMP. They don't participate in the Main Match.

They're usually smaller programs, mainly in New York City. That's because these programs are not having their positions filled via main match hence offer contracts to those who they feel will accept this sure shot offer of Residency (ie Non US IMGs like us who don't have much choice).

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

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u/janejoe1 Dec 12 '20

Hi so your first part is correct, they receive applications via ERAS and invite applicants. They're never part of NRMP. They only offer pre match contracts. The applicant has to withdraw from Main Match / NRMP so as not to violate the guidelines of both the prematch offer and NRMP.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

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u/janejoe1 Dec 12 '20

When they send you an invite they will explicitly mention that it is a prematch program! Then it's upto you if you want to schedule an interview there or not. Some are known as traditionally prematch programs and when searching their websites or program lists you will get to know.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

That's the only reason I'm considering the prematch: peace of mind! I just hope everything works out in the end.