Work experience = Non-paid clinical and non-paid teaching?
Per ERAS: "Clinical and Teaching experience should be treated as Work experiences." So are free clinics part of work experience? I'm confused.
View ArticleERAS application and remediation
Is there a specific place to explain a remediation for a class? I was told not to write my remediation on the "Was your medical education/training extended or interrupted" section because it didn't...
View ArticleERAS and authorizing the release of birthdate
Hi, I'm a very non-traditional student applying to residency now. Do I need to authorize the release of my birth date on ERAS? I don't want to seem sketchy, but I also don't want programs to judge me...
View ArticleFailed COMLEX PE; feeling very hopeless right now; Please help!
Hi guys, Long time lurker here and I just found out that I failed PE on Biomechanical sections and passed on Humanistic. TBH, I was surprised by the result but then again, no one went into an exam and...
View ArticleEssay contest that won a prize - where to put on eras.
Well known national contest. Could this be an "other article" on Pubs or just an entry under the other achievements? also does work experience un-related to medicine that began during college and was...
View ArticleAway during Interview Season
I am a midwest DO student. I will be applying for FM. I will be at an away rotation until late October. While I could obviously interview at places near that rotation, I am worried that interview...
View ArticleERAS - FM
-Edit- What can I expect in regards to # of interviews, and recommended # of programs I apply to?
View ArticleRepeating info between Research Experience and Publications?
Are you supposed to describe a research project and then say it culminated in an abstract submission titled "xyz" if that's also listed in the Publications Section? Isn't it kind of obvious which...
View ArticleLOR question
Hi all, I have a rotation that I will be starting Sept 20th and I wanted to get a letter of recommendation from this rotation. Is it too late to do so at that point? I would only have 1 other internal...
View ArticleERAS Licensure Question
Hello all, I hope this post finds you well. I was hoping those in the know could help me with this eras question: “Is there anything in your past history that would limit your ability to be licensed or...
View ArticleHow many LOR to use?
Hello, If a residency program website states that they require three letters of recommendation, is it okay to send four letters or should I stick to sending three as they asked? I failed a board exam,...
View ArticleDoes it matter when you submit on 9/15?
A question out of curiosity. ERAS says that all applications submitted 9/5 through 9/15 are timestamped as received 9/15. But programs have access to applications starting 9 am EST on 9/15. So what...
View ArticlePassed PE 2nd attempt. Took Step 1 and 2 with good scores. Should I not send...
Hello, Passed PE 2nd attempt. Step 1 230; Step 2 240 Level 1 600; Level 2 716 I am applying to MD and former DO residencies. Should I send my comlex & step scores to former DO programs and only...
View ArticleUSMLE transcript processing
I submitted my ERAS application tonight, hoping to have all my applications available on time for 9 am on 9/15. I noticed that my USMLE transcript status is showing "Processing Request." I've also read...
View ArticleTurning in a completed application late on October 9/10
When I took my level 2, there was a malfunction. They allowed me to retake the exam but my score will come out on October 9/10. Will I even get any interviews?
View Articlepay later ERAS
Hi I am getting ready to submit payment and just curious if there is a delay payment option? It says due by may 31st but i do not see the option except pay right away.
View ArticleAssigning USMLE transcript to programs
Hey all, This is probably a neurotic question, but is it a problem if I assigned my USMLE transcripts to programs a little past the 9am EST "deadline?" I managed to submit my application last night but...
View ArticleERAS '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"?...
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SOAP 2019 Thread
Sitting terrified right now for SOAP. Feels like theres no chance I have a job come June
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