Residency application LoR delay
I'm currently applying to the MATCH. However, 2 of my LoR were uploaded on Monday. If I apply now (with 1 LoR) and then upload those letters that are in process, am I increasing my risk of being...
View ArticleApplication not complete until today (9/20)
Hello, I know there have been a few old threads about this topic, but I am seeking some up-to-date advice regarding my ERAS application not being complete until today. For some reason, I did not...
View ArticleLow Step 1 score, Failed Step 2, any advice for US-IMG?!
Hello I am a current 2nd yr medstudent writing on behalf of friend who is 4th yr Step1- 203 Step2CS-passed first try Failed step2 ck failed family med shelf & retook it passed. US-IMG from top 4...
View ArticleInterview coaching
Hi SDNers, Would anybody happen to know of a reputeable service for interview coaching. I tried google, and IMGPrep came up. Anybody here use that service for interview coaching before? Thanks
View ArticleLetters of Interest BEFORE interview invite?
Lets say I've spent all of my life on one coast and am interested in a region nowhere near there. For me, my partner has a job offer in this region that would be really great so I have a very real...
View ArticleReplying to Interview Invites
Hi all, Hope interview invites are going well for everyone. I've received a few invites and am wondering what the etiquette is on replying in ERAS to their "congratulations" email. I was thinking of...
View ArticleRegister for NRMP now or later?
Is there any downside to waiting till late November to registering for NRMP? Am I less likely to get interviews if I don't have my NRMP # in my application? Waiting till I at least get one interview...
View ArticleForgot to assign USMLE to Programs
I am applying to a specialty with generally high USMLE cutoffs, but neglected to assign my USMLE to actual programs until now (app submitted on first day), assuming it would assign automatically after...
View ArticleMSPE
Has anybody ever heard of not being able to have a copy of their MSPE for their personal file, but rather only invited to physically go to deans office to inspect it?
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 ArticleHELP! Forgot to assign my board scores to the new programs that I added!
So a week ago I decided to add 20+ more programs because I wasn't satisfied with the number of invites I've been getting. However, today a coordinator emailed me saying they don't have my scores. Then...
View ArticleMeeting with PD post-interview?
Hi everyone, I'm a fourth year doing an away rotation at a program I'm very interested in. I know it's recommended to schedule a meeting with the PD while at an away rotation, but what if I already...
View Article1 interview
Hey guys, So a little background. I received a military scholarship for med school. Afterward I did a PGY-1 year in IM and was midway through second year when I was forced to resign. I completed the...
View ArticleOnly 1 interview, 260 step1, 267 step2 CK, should I be worried?
Hello All. I have graduated last year top of my class, currently doing masters in health care innovation in ASU, my step1 score is 260 and step2 CK is 267, I'm a non-US IMG applying for Family...
View ArticlePost Interview Thank You emails
Should we send thank you emails after the interview? If so, how long post interview is it acceptable to send them? Thanks!
View ArticleDo I still have hope getting interviews?
Hello all, I am a non-US IMG who applied to neurology this season (total of 112 programs) - 236 on Step 1 - 239 on CK - CS Pass - YOG is 2019 and got to do 1 month of neurology in the US with 1 Lor...
View ArticleLetter of interest to get Interview?
Hey all, Had a query. I'm thinking of sending letter of interest to the places I have applied. People say personalize it. But what to do about places I don't have any connections with or any particular...
View ArticleThinking about withdrawing from cards fellowship after matching
Hey everyone, I found out I matched at my #4 for cards fellowship in another state but my SO is having a hard time accepting it despite having discussing it beforehand. The situation is not ideal by...
View ArticleDoes anyone have experience with Find A Resident (FAR) on the AAMC website?
Looking to transfer out of state. Current PGY-1. Any success stories? Is it worth it?Is there an opportune time for postings? Can one set up to be alerted when vacancies that match preferences are...
View ArticleSwitching Residency
I am an IMG. I have green card. I graduated in 2011. I started pathology residency last year. Unfortunately, I did not perform very well during residency and program director told me to resign...
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