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    Anyone Couple's Matching and have thoughts on reaching out to programs?

    I've been told by residents who previously Couple's Matched that they would reach out to programs saying that their SO got an interview nearby, or have the SO mention it to the program itself. With programs overloaded with apps this year, what are your thoughts on this approach? Would it be...
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    couples matching

    How many programs do we need to apply to? Assuming we interview well, will couples matching put us at an extreme disadvantage in terms of matching? We are hoping to apply in the northeast. Person #1: Applying Internal Medicine -Step 1: 247 -Clinical Grades: Mostly Honors -School: MD, low-tier...
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    Scheduling Multiple Interview Slots on Same Date

    Was just curious if anyone could comment on the ability to hold multiple interview slots for the same day at different programs (with the intent of cancelling one in the future)? I am not sure how the scheduling works and if the system allows this. I am applying into a specialty that requires a...
  4. SJ1990

    2014 IMG Grad,WANT TO APPLY IN 2020 MATCH. HOW TO DEAL WITH 5 YEARS SINCE GRADUATION FILTER ?

    hi, I am an Indian medical graduate preparing for step 1. My fiance is a 2014 graduate from India. Have been working under an Internist at a tertiary care hospital and has few international publications as 2nd and 3rd author. He has been preparing for step 1 too.plan to give it around feb.-Mar...
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    DO student + IMG girlfriend

    Hey guys, Sort of an interesting dilemma. My girlfriend is a junior doctor in the UK. She graduated last year from Czech republic. I have been accepted to a DO school this cycle, and will be graduating 2022. We plan on getting married within the next two years, with her moving here by 2020. She...
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    Opinion wanted: M3 what are my chances for dermatology with a couples match?

    I'm a third year medical student with a Step 1 score of 256, GPA 4.0, and some volunteering. I haven't done any research before because I wasn't sure what I wanted to do and didn't think my Step 1 score was going to be competitive enough for Derm. I'm willing to put in time to get research in...
  7. Dr. Hook

    Currently In Research Year...What Else Can I Do To Bolster Peds Residency App?

    Howdy y'all. I'm committed to matching in Peds next year alongside my girlfriend who is committed to ENT. I'm currently on a research year at my home institution between M3/M4 year to drop back into her class for the couples match (she's in the class below me). My question is: what else can I...
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    Long Distance Relationship in Med School/Couples Match

    My boyfriend and I will be attending separate med schools in the fall 2 hours away from each other (not super far but still). We've been dating for 2 years and are planning on doing the couples match together. I was wondering if anyone had experience with a long distance, long term relationship...
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    Have You Ever Applied to Medical School w/ Your Wife or Husband?

    Hello: My wife and I are applying to medical school together in 2017. We are very competitive applicants, and we recognize the likelihood of being accepted at the same university. Have you experienced or do you know of anyone in a similar situation? Do you have any insight? Thank you for your...
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    IMG Couple match, Visa and LORS

    I know, yet another post inquiring about matching chances. It must be boring, but bear with me a bit: I have some unanswered questions. I am a Brazilian medical student starting my 6th and final year of graduation in December along with my girlfriend. Our step 1 scores are, respectively, 259...
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