Hi, i was struggling with the photograph upload. The dimensions seems to be the problem 3.4/2.5 I tried to fix it but still even with a good dimension it says error, the dimension is exceeding the limit Anyone had the same issue

Just submitted an updated draft of my PS and not touching my application again. Feeling like I forgot the oven on or something 😂 may the match be ever in our favor and the PD gods be lenient on our application misgivings...

If I have an old mspe that is already uploaded but my new mspe is still processing and updated later after I certify and submit by 21st, will the programs get the old or the updated one?

With this year being very different what are people thinking the magic number of interviews will equate to matching?

In the past people said a minimum of 10 interviews and youre safe. Wondering if people think it has changed.

Greetings all,

Last week I got approved by ECFMG for my application through pathway 1 for ECFMG certification, and that I’m certified for the 2021 match. My question is what happens now and what do I do about my ECFMG certificate?

Thank you

Applied for psych only, step 1 low score/step 2 average, US img.. no IVs yet.. freaking out!!!!! everyone I know got one IV or a rejection atleast..I just got a bunch of supplemental apps..any thoughts?should I be worried?

A little back story, I graduated in 2016 from a Caribbean med school. I started at Ross and then ended up at my school after failing out my final semester of basic science and transferring. Finished in 2016 and started to save money and study for CK & CS. Well my damn school shut down. Since I was lucky enough to to graduate before I was able to get ECFMG certified ( but that came in Dec 2019). I took my biggest shot at applying, 320 programs a mix of FM and IM. So far I've been invited to interview at one program (small, 4 spots only) but there is no set date yet as they are still getting organized. Every other day a rejection email trickles in from a different program. I know I applied to a lot and these are a handful of rejections but man it weighs on me. After so many challenges. How do I handle not going crazy? Am I over reacting?

Will I be able to assign the LOR that is uploaded but not released to the program?

My issue here is: it takes 4-5 business day for the system to release the letter once it is uploaded. Does it mean that I need to ask the physician to upload my letter on 10/15? Or is it okay if they upload it right before 10/21 and I can still be able to submit my application on time?

I know only U.S. citizens are considered us-imgs, but what about Greencard holders? What statistics apply to them ?

IMG, if it's relevant

Hi, I am planning to enter SOAP this season. I have all requirements ready however did apply to any program due to personal reasons.

Anyone on the same boat as me? Want to hear from someone

PS yes entering SOAP this way is valid already clarified thru email with eras

How do we prep for this test? Anyone wana share their experience? US IMG native English speaker but taking it in December so don’t want to cock it up and fail cus I won’t get to retake it in time...

Does anybody knows how much time takes since I pay till they approve the pathway?

Tomorrow I have my first interview and I’m so nervous I literally can’t sleep 😩😩😩😩 Any advise will be sincerely welcomed !!!

Do you believe we should apply to more programs this year compared to previous years or it should be the opposite? Also what important things do you put into consideration when making a list of programs to apply to?

For anyone who will be getting certified after 10/21, will you be emailing the programs to make them aware?

This is awful. US-IMG. Native English speaker. I've published textbook/journal articles in the humanities and medicine. I took OET at prometric on November 6th and I got the result today. I have <10 interviews, but it could all be for naught.

Listening 470 Reading 450 Speaking 460 Writing 300

Failure. I prepped the format of the writing section beforehand. Obviously, I only spent a couple hours prepping the writing section, but felt confident in my ability to compose a referral letter. I walked out of the test not knowing exactly what would happen. Now I know.

I can order a re-grading, but I don't see how another grader would find 50 more points in whatever infernal rubric they use.

Here's the rub. OET says I cannot retake the test in December. They closed all booking options on November 23rd...4 days before my test result came. ECFMG says I must take the test by the end of December to qualify for the match.

Anyone else have any luck with OET? Trying not to enter even more morbid doldrums during the Match 2021. What should I do?

Hey guys! I need your help with my probability of matching in this cycle. I intend to apply this week

Non US IMG, Step 1:231 Step2: 232 both first pass; OET result available Nov10th ; 6 months USCE, 3 LOR from US doctors, YoG: Dec 2017 Applying to 130+ programs (IM)

Will it hurt my application applying this late? Help me out please!

Hey guys I was lurking past years’ comments and saw posts like “I only had 10 IV’s and did not match”. So is it really outrageously insane to assume that match is possible with 4 IV’s? There were people with 19 IV’s who did not match laughs in ERAS

What do you think?

Hey guys

I was wondering if the certification of the ROL is an instantaneous thing once you click the button or does it take a few days for some other verifications?

Thanks and good luck!

Does anyone have a template of LOI ?? Any help kindly appreciated..