Hey all...now that interviews are in full swing are there any more we can add?
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Thanks!
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Hey all...now that interviews are in full swing are there any more we can add?
Thanks!
M
Can anyone provide a list of some of the lower volume/acuity osteopathic EM residencies?
Hey all...now that interviews are in full swing are there any more we can add?
Thanks!
M
Can any of you please comment on how competitive is it to get into EM programs in MI? I took both the Comlex and USMLE but I was going to apply only to DO EM programs in Mi (I hear most of them are really good). My problem is I did considerably better on the USMLE then the comlex (little above average). I was going to do my first EM rotation in June, so hopefully I can get some good LORs by application time...
Also what did you guys use as far as LORs, SLORs or personal LOR?
Thank you so much for putting these detailed reviews Tiger. It must've taken quite a bit of time.
Are you still interviewing in the DO world or is this the entire run?
No problem! I'm done with the DO interviews, only 2-3 more MD ones left and then I'm DONE. Finish line is starting to come into view!
There were only 2 spots left in DO EM match compared to 2 years ago when there like 25 available, wow guess everyone is finding out the dirty little secret of EM...
http://www.natmatch.com/aoairp/summpos.htm
There was another thread in 2009 that said the Port St. Lucie was the reborn Ft. Lauderdale program. There were only like 3 posts in that thread, so I have no idea.
Google brings up on the official searches from the AOA and a news story, so if you want to know more, you'll probably have to go to the source. Hopefully they'll have a nice website set up just for the residency itself soon.
I rotated through there. it is the old ft lauderdale program, just moved to a new location. nothing to do with the residency itself, just issues with between the new docs that entered ft lauderdale. so basically it's starting over again. dr matese is still the PD, he'll tell you whatever you what to know. this is the 1st yr with residents so look them up and get more info
yeah, start now! it's all first come, first serve. I don't remember the application/housing fee? plus PSL has housing (it's a new pt room upstairs), also first come,first serve. food's free, not the best in the world but you can't beat the commute to workThanks for the clarification. I'm actually very interested in the program and plan on requesting an away there next year. I figured I'd start emailing directors when the time comes.
yeah, start now! it's all first come, first serve. I don't remember the application/housing fee? plus PSL has housing (it's a new pt room upstairs), also first come,first serve. food's free, not the best in the world but you can't beat the commute to work
I am assuming you're an MS2-3. you need to start emailing every place you want to go to and get the dates lined up. 6mo-1 yr notice is adequate although plenty of students call late expecting a last minute slot. they usually start doing the med student rotation slots after the residents schedule is fixed. nothing's worse than having to do a rotation in NJ then haul ass over the weekend to FL. try to keep the traveling to a minimal, if possible.Oh really? I should start emailing him and others now?
I figured I'd wait until I at least have a board score I can give him. Our EM club advisor always seems to complain to us about emails and phone calls he gets by random students from all over because they want to form connections too early. Maybe he was just venting.
Anyhow, I really am interested in the program and that is interesting they have housing on site! That seriously makes things way easier.
I am assuming you're an MS2-3. you need to start emailing every place you want to go to and get the dates lined up. 6mo-1 yr notice is adequate although plenty of students call late expecting a last minute slot. they usually start doing the med student rotation slots after the residents schedule is fixed. nothing's worse than having to do a rotation in NJ then haul ass over the weekend to FL. try to keep the traveling to a minimal, if possible.
I kinda agree with your advisor but he's not telling you the full monty. if you write to dr matese just to say "hi I am interested" it won't go too far but if you say "I am interested and I'll be there rotating on xx-xx, can't wait to get started" that's a whole diff story. as for board scores, I wouldn't worry about that. just put on your A game and slam dunk the rotation. board scores are only good for the ERAS application process. clinical rotations are about seeing how you get along, personality, strength/weakness..etc.
you gotta look at it backwards....you want to be there between aug-nov of your ms4 yr. that way you won't be in the way of new interns in july and can do your interview while you're there to save you a trip of coming back. most places will give you a courtesy interview just for rotating there. I'd start the email process this july, your ms3 yr(2011) for next yr your ms4 yr(2012). on the other hand if this is a warm up rotation for you then try to go as an ms3.Thank you for the advice! Yes, I am a MS2 right now and aimed to take both Step 1s in June 2011. This is why I haven't reached out to programs yet because I'm still far from even my first rotation, but I figured once I can apply, I will start talking to them.
It does make sense to email Dr. Matese after getting a spot set up. So, would you recommend attempting to set on up around July/August of this year in preparation for 1 year from then? That's what I was planning on doing but if you believe that talking to him now would help, I'll go for it.
you gotta look at it backwards....you want to be there between aug-nov of your ms4 yr. that way you won't be in the way of new interns in july and can do your interview while you're there to save you a trip of coming back. most places will give you a courtesy interview just for rotating there. I'd start the email process this july, your ms3 yr(2011) for next yr your ms4 yr(2012). on the other hand if this is a warm up rotation for you then try to go as an ms3.
I was under the impression that golden months for DO are more like Sept-Dec?
December is late. Heck, my program interviews in November. July through Oct or early Nov is prime.
you gotta look at it backwards....you want to be there between aug-nov of your ms4 yr. that way you won't be in the way of new interns in july and can do your interview while you're there to save you a trip of coming back. most places will give you a courtesy interview just for rotating there. I'd start the email process this july, your ms3 yr(2011) for next yr your ms4 yr(2012). on the other hand if this is a warm up rotation for you then try to go as an ms3.
I'm looking for input on Mt. Sinai in Miami, Any osteopathic EM residency in Ohio and Kingman, AZ. I'm trying to set up rotations for my 4th year and would like a little input before scheduling rotations at these facilities.
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I'm getting different answers about how many audition rotations to do during my 4th year. Is it wrong to do EM rotations Aug-Nov? Many DO programs won't interview you unless you do a month with them.
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I did 3 rotations total, 2 at DO programs, and had interview invites from ~15 programs. There was only 1-2 places I interviewed at where I felt like they wanted me to come back for a 2nd look (or even rotation) to be seriously considered for the rank list.
How did you get that feeling that it would be best to come back for a 2nd look? Did they make it fairly obvious or was it just something you observed?
Also, how did the match go for you Tiger?
They mentioned 2nd looks multiple times throughout the day and the residents said it'd be smart over lunch. Definitely obvious.
Matched somewhere today.
for dually accredited EM residencies is it safe to assume that they are all DO friendly? Also, can it be assumed that they will except the COMLEX and not prefer the USMLE?
I plan on only taking comlex step 1 and then both step 2's, just wondering if this generally would be accepted.
Also, is there an advantage of a dually accredited program? Not sure if I even know what it means haha
thank youuuu!