ERAS 'Publications' Listing FAQ
Here are a few guidelines regarding what can or should be represented in the various sections of your Common Application Form (CAF). What can I list under "Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts"?...
View ArticleAsk the Program Coordinator!
Greetings! First, this thread is approved by an administrator for the forums. I am a program coordinator at a major medical center and have been lurking here for a while. I have noticed many questions...
View ArticleGot no calls during SOAP for FM after pathology residency termination, PLEASE...
Dear readers: I am an AMG who graduated from medical school in 2017. My step 1 is 215, step 2 is 216, all first attempts. I have one attempt on step 2 CS and passed the second time. Unfortunately, I...
View ArticleCalifornia licence
Hello, I understood that the FCVS will send the the Medical diploma and the transcript to the medical board of California. There is a forum called certification of medical education that needs to be...
View ArticleLooking for Advice - Unmatched after SOAP
Hello everyone, first post here on the forum. Unfortunately I have found myself without a residency placement after SOAP. While I recognize I am certainly not the only person in this situation, I have...
View ArticleWhere to put Medical First Responder Certification in ERAS
Any guidance on where in ERAS I should put Medical First Responder certification? I thought it would be under Licensure but looking at the details on ERAS, I think it is only for medical license....
View ArticleIMG who did not match - Please HELP!!!
Hi all, I'm asking for a family friend who is trying to match. I'm not sure of all that is needed so forgive me if I say something wrong or miss out some information. She graduated medical school in...
View ArticleRe-Applying Through the Match Without Finishing Residency?
Hi all, Sorry if this question has been answered previously (I tried to search and found nothing). Without going into a ton of detail I needed to resign from my current residency at a senior-resident...
View ArticleIS IT WISE TO APPLY WITHOUT ECFMG CERTIFICATION
is it wise to apply without ECFMG certification my credentials step 1 - 248 step 2 on 30th of September OET on October 10th results will be out on 29th October so probably will get certified by the...
View ArticleExtracurricular Coursework
Is there a specific place in ERAS to place an extracurricular coursework done during residency? For example point of care US course done out of the program that i received a certificate of completion...
View ArticleMyERas
In MyERas application, do we have to fill that "reason for leaving" for every work we do? for example: even a 1 week clinical observer-ship.
View ArticleReview Article & case report: should I write it as research experience in ERAS?
Hello all! I have a question regarding research experience in ERAS. If I have written a case report and got published. Then after the case report I wrote a review article (published too) about the same...
View ArticleMatching through SOAP
Hello everyone! I was wondering if it is at all posible to match through SOAP without participating in the main match? I understand that in order to be SOAP-eligible one must be registered with NRMP...
View ArticleChances of matching for an old IMG with moderate scores
Hi, I graduated with MBBS in India in 2013. I went on to do residency in Internal Medicine in the 4th best institution in India and have also completed my MRCP (UK). I have 2 pubs and 5 more research...
View ArticleLoR Questions
Hi guys, I received a message from Eras stating that my LoR auther specify primary care residency ( not residency program as general ) in my letter they need me to check with him or keep it if I am ok....
View ArticleHope for Unmatched US IMGs
I recently read several articles outlining the struggles that unmatched MDs face. As a US IMG who was in this situation about 7 years ago, this subject hits close to home. It was a difficult experience...
View ArticleDifference between categorical and rural FM
Hi guys, It's first time to apply for residency and I need to know what means if the program categorical or none categorical.
View ArticleBest search tool for the residency program
Hi Guys, what is the best search tool for the residency programs? it's my first year to apply and I am not sure?
View Articlematch registration for dual applicants
Hi all, I had 2 questions about this topic: 1- If you register for the NRMP match, do early match systems i.e. AUA find out in anyway? 2- Does including the AUA ID in ERAS alert all programs you send...
View ArticleLoR question - last letter won't be in on time
Hey all! I currently have one likely generic letter + 2 stronger letters for peds applications this year. My last letter I'm planning on getting from my hem/onc elective that I'll be doing in October...
View ArticleMeet with home PD to review my ERAS application?
Just making sure this is something reasonable to do... is it okay to have the home PD look at my ERAS application before I finally submit it? We have a good working relationship and he knows what...
View ArticleERAS Personal Statement margins
Does anyone know how to insure that the personal statement will not go over 1 page when printed by a PD from ERAS? I'm using Microsoft Word. I've searched the forums, but have read different things....
View ArticleLOA on ERAS advice
Hello everyone! At the beginning of my first year as a medical student, I failed 2 courses. I had a hard time adapting to medical school and had a lot of anxiety/depression, including the fact that I...
View ArticleIs there such a thing as submitting too many letters of recommendation?
Here is my situation: I’m a D.O student applying to Internal Medicine. I have an above average application I think and am aiming for the most competitive academic programs I can get myself into. I am...
View ArticleDoes TRI ( Transitional Rotational Internship) still exist?
Hey, I was wondering if TRI...the internship year that was reserved for DO osteopathic students still exists. I'm a little out of the loop and not sure what happened after the MD/ DO merger. Did it...
View ArticleResidency application question about ERAS
Hi all 2009-2010 i was in the 1st year of a 4 year Physician assistant program directly out of high school. I did poorly and was dismissed. While I fortunately don't have to put that, I do have to put...
View ArticleERAS: Is it appropriate to include unpublished case reports under Research...
Since they are not published or submitted, but completed case reports, can I include them under the research experience with a brief description since I cant include them under the publication section?
View ArticleOut of 4 possible LOR, how many Psych related LORs should I have on ERAS?
Hi all, just finalizing my ERAS application for Psych residencies. I'm wondering how many Psych LOR should I obtain out of a possible total of 4? I have 2-3 Psych letters but I plan on having at least...
View ArticleUSMLE transcript release
Will my application be discarded and marked as incomplete if i dont pay and release my transcript? Im asking because since I still dont have my step 2 score wont my application be incomplete whether i...
View ArticleShould I assign my COMLEX score to my Psych residency applications in the...
Hi all current 4th year DO student applying to Psych residency programs. I didn't do well on COMLEX but I passed but did much better on USMLE Step 1 and 2. Is it possible I could assign USMLE Step 1...
View ArticleShould I apply to University Programs?
I am a DO student with scores of 246 (Step1) and 231 (Step 2). I have a few Psychiatry research experiences and one poster presentation, but NO Publications. Residency Explorer shows that my...
View ArticleQuestion about tutoring and nursing student experience on ERAS.
Hi all. It says 'Clinical and Teaching experience should be treated as Work experiences. Include all unpaid extra-curricular activities and committees you have served on as Volunteer experiences.'...
View ArticleI have an unrealistically good letter of recommendation and I’m a bit afraid...
My latest letter writer showed me the LOR he submitted for me. This thing is over two pages long and paints me in such a ridiculous and over the top light that I have no idea what to do about it. I was...
View ArticleWhich LORS to use for IM programs?
Hi guys, sorry it's another LOR question. I'm currently having a dilemma about which LORs to use for my IM application. I have one letter from an orthopedic surgeon and 3 LORs from the same IM...
View ArticleHow significant is it to put things under 'other awards and accomplishments'...
Hi all. I have nothing to put it under Medical student awards but have a few things from undergrad like graduating top 35%, graduating Magna Cum Laude, being on the deans list 2-3 semesters, being in...
View ArticleUrgent Advice: Apply without LoRs uploaded?
My whole application is complete, except for my LoRs which are still processed. I don't expect them to be uploaded before Oct 21. What would be the best approach, to submit my application before Oct 21...
View ArticleDoes a research scholarship qualify as an "award" on ERAS?
I received a research scholarship in a program at my school for the summer, should this be included in "Medical School Awards"?
View ArticleIf I'm applying to change specialties, will they notify my current program?
I'm a PGY-1 in a fallback specialty that I can do competently but is not at all what I'm passionate about. Unfortunately my circumstances from decisions made long ago without anyone to warn me what it...
View ArticleFound a typo in my personal statement and corrected it within one hour of the...
So here’s what happened. I asked someone to proof read my personal statement like three weeks ago. They finally got back to me with their edits late last night. I was ready to submit my PS as is and...
View ArticleHow are virtual interviews being set up this year?
I'm applying broadly to IM programs this year. I am currently working as a physician and I do not want my employers to know that I am applying to residency until match day. I enjoy my current job and...
View ArticlePlease help -- I edited my Personal Statement TODAY because of a huge error....
Long story short, for some inexplicable reason my second paragraph was missing three lines of text. I just noticed today. I fixed it easily since it was in my Word Doc, and still fits one page, but I...
View ArticleTaking step 1 as fourth year DO student and behind on ERAS applications
I’m a 4th yr DO student who was studying for step 1 because I did not do well on comlex level 1 (15th percentile). I had something come up at the last minute right before my exam date so I pushed it...
View ArticleApplication year after NRMP waiver
So I was given an NRMP waiver due to some health issues that needed to be addressed and unfortunately would take longer than the program was willing to wait. I am now reapplying and heading into the...
View ArticleEdited personal statement - what notification do PDs see?
Is it like an email? Or a pop-up? I made several small edits and am worried it might annoy them with notifications
View ArticleAny advice will be appreciated!
Hi everyone! I am an IMG requiring a J1 visa. I have an attempt at step 1. My step 2 CK score is 231. I am doing a clinical externship in the USA and have worked in front lines during the pandemic. I...
View ArticleWill my step 2 hurt me?
Will my step 2 hurt me? USDO, 2nd Quartile, Step 1: 239 Step 2: 237 I just got me step 2 back today and it was a 237. Feels bittersweet since I got a 246 on UWSA2 right before, but my exam got...
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1 Interview Invite So Far...
Hi guys, I am applying psych, and I only have 1 interview invite right now.. Applied to 100 psych programs and 40 IM programs. I am a DO student with low board scores which is probably the reason.. Is...
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