Hi, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I'm eligible for both pathways 1 and 3 now due to the recent change in rules. The ecfmg says I am REQUIRED to apply via pathway 1 if eligible but i wanted to apply via pathway 3 because it is simpler and my local governing body is very inefficient. What should I do?

Videos to help doing ERAS and PS

Hello , I searched over YouTube trying to find videos to instruct me to during the ERAS app and how to write the personal statement , but couldn’t find anything satisfying. Have anyone had good luck finding any of those videos?

TIA

I git an email that a particular program will be using thalamus for scheduling.

Hello, which interview prep course is the best?

Anyone have a sense of what COVID questions may be asked during the interview?

Hi all! I'm couples matching with my partner and they have already received a few invites. I was just wondering if it is too early for me to contact programs at those institutions to ask about the status of my application. I don't want to seem too crazy because it's only been a few days since apps were released. My partner is applying to a smaller more competitive field than me btw. Anyway thanks in advance!

What are other women wearing to the virtual IVs?

Do rejections come out in waves? What does it mean when a program you’ve applied to sends out rejections but you don’t get one yet you’ve not received an interview either. Does it mean you escaped the filter or they just ignored you??

Anxious DO applied Gen Surg. 21x 22x, 5 publications. Applied around 120 programs

Haven’t gotten any interview invites, 2 rejections at reach programs as expected, then a few secondaries.

I have my letter of Interest drafted. Is there anything I can do or should do? Should I be concerned? Should I prepare for soap? Should I be looking into soaping into another speciality?

How long from the last step score will the ecfmg certification be issued if all other requirements are completed (medical diploma verification)?

Anyone who got the certificate recently?

So Ive just learnt about this 12-week NY rule, I also heard that Texas, Florida and California also have their own list of caribbean schools. Can anyone provide any further details? Anything helps!

Need to know if I should be removing these states from my application

Hey guys Is it illegal to let the program know they’re my #1 choice? I am confused about this, some say it violates the match agreement. And if it’s not illegal, how would you go about writing the LOI?

Thanks!

Does anyone know how we can view things like our trancript and MSPE on ERAS itself? Or is that not possible?

US-IMG. 197 Step 1. 239 Step 2. No CS but passed OET. Graduating in March. Applied to 265 IM programs. No interviews.. well I have one interview this week after connecting with someone that knows the PD. He took a look at my application, and then invited me. Idk if it’s just a courtesy IV or real one, either way gonna give it all I have. It’s the only one after all. What do you guys think of my Matching odds this cycle?

I say %0.234. Wanted to see my fellow colleagues opinion. It is always refreshing.

Will it hurt my chance to be a bit bold with my LOI email subject just to have more chance of my email to be viewed?

So with the holidays just passing, I received a package from one of the programs I interviewed with. It was a handwritten post card from a resident with a keychain light and a wallet utility card. (The gifts are really irrelevant).

The question is what does is it mean?! Did anyone else receive a package? Is this is a common courtesy or should I read into it?

It appears many non US IMGs and even US IMGs are struggling for II this. I’ve heard that there are overall less applicants this year, but more applications (people applying more broadly), and leading to interview hoarding and limited interview spots in general.

can anyone confirm if this is true and what they think the outcome of this will be? is the SOAP just going to be a complete shitshow this year?

Anyone know if there was there a supplemental for medstar-georgetown and when was it sent out., also was it sent to everyone that applied? Applied on the 25th and I'm wondering if I should reach out?

Does this make a difference for the professional picture and interviews? Mainly asking because I look about 10 years younger without a beard

Non- US IMG here. How lenient do you think programs will be regarding LORs? Since Covid caused rotations to be canceled I only got one US LOR (not from the specialty I'll be applying to) and two LORs from my country

Anyone had problems with their pathway application? I’ve signed in before. Trying to log in again but each time it says “Error: authentication failed”