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  1. J

    Research year AFTER med school?

    Hello, I'm new here. I will be graduating med school July 2022. I am a US-IMG looking to match into Gen Surgery or Urology Residency in the US (goal is in Texas). I understand matching is very competitive for IMGs. After looking at the requirements, most programs require 3 Letter of...
  2. J

    Mid-Level School after Medical School

    Hello SDN Member, I'd like to ask; Are there any members of this community that have gone to nursing or PA school after medical school? Please Comment below and Share your experiences with us? Also I'd like to ask. If you do go to mid-level school after going to medical school, what are you...
  3. cdo96

    2022 VIRMP Match

    Me three days ago: “there’s no way I’m going to do a residency, I’m already so tired and ready to go into practice” Me on October 1st: “I should do a residency” Is this a mistake? Probably, but this could be fun.
  4. thelazyvaca

    Anesthesiology (or any) residency from a pass/fail & rank-less dental school?

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  5. I

    List of 3 year long Emergency Medicine residencies

    Hello, Where can I find an accurate and updated list of only the 3 year long EM residencies to help with my ERAS application? There does not seem to be a way to filter out the 4 year long EM programs on MyERAS or FREIDA. The SAEM lists are not accurate or updated. Thanks!
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    Non-Trad Emergency Medicine Resident - Ask me anything!!!

    Current EM resident in southeast US. Non-trad, military, etc. Ask me anything here or on IG, under same name. I check IG daily and will answer via comment or video. Cheers 🍻 - DocMcStuffandThings
  8. D

    Emergency Medicine Resident - Ask me anything!!!

    Current EM resident in southeast US. Ask me anything. Cheers 🍻 - DocMcStuffandThings
  9. D

    Emergency Medicine Resident - Ask Me Anything!!!

    Current EM resident in southeast US. Ask me anything. 🩺👍🏻 Cheers 🍻 DocMcStuffandThings
  10. Welshman

    MD Advice: Writing my own residency letter of recommendation - points to hit & topics to include

    Hi everyone, I've been lucky (IMO) to be tasked with writing my own LoR for a surgeon I've worked closely with throughout medical school, mainly in a research capacity but a few cases in the OR. My main question is what do PDs/reviewers like to see in these letters? I'm planning on hitting...
  11. F

    What are my realistic chances for matching into peds?

    Hi future colleagues (hopefully). I am a 3rd yr DO student who has had a terrible experience with medical school thus far. Ive been pretty dead set on doing peds but now worry that my chances are slipping through my fingers, if not already gone. What are the chances for a student with 1...
  12. I

    Second residency in Emergency Medicine (Part 2)

    Hi everyone, As I have previously posted, I'm interested in pursuing a second residency in Emergency Medicine. I completed an Internal Medicine residency in 2017 and I have been working as a hospitalist since then. I'm ABIM board certified. Although the hospitalist gig has been good to me...
  13. D

    MD & DO UGRC Report urges major reforms in the transition to residency

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  14. R

    Relationship issues with fiancé in residency

    I have been with my fiancé for 6 years. He’s in his second year of gen surgery residency. I moved with him a couple of months ago and found out he has cheated not only once but throughout the whole relationship with different women. He blames it on the stress his career has caused him. Not only...
  15. reslmc

    Specialties that prefer field-specific research & M2 uncertainty

    Fresh MS2 here - I keep hearing M4's (and some M3's) saying to not worry about being unsure of a speciality choice. However, I know there are certain fields that would definitely prefer to see speciality-specific research going into residency (from what i hear some (not all) include...
  16. S

    Colonoscopy training for FM resident

    I am a second year FM resident in Ohio and planning on practicing in a rural ohio town. I'm planning on doing colonoscopies there as well...the FM doc who is there now is retiring. Does anyone know of any good physicians either in or around ohio that would teach and have taught endoscopy to FM...
  17. mcsteamy13

    How competitive am I to match Neurology at a strong program?

    Hi there! I am very interested in neurology and I'm wondering what sort of programs I can be competitive for. I just have no idea what to expect honestly. I am a 3rd year DO student. So far, my application includes: Step 1 - 233 COMLEX 1 - 610 Other - Founder/President of club (non-neuro)...
  18. D

    Unfilled GPR or AEGD Residency Seats 2021

    Hi! Is anyone that has started his or her GPR/AEGD residency aware of any unfilled seats in the program? There isn’t an official list posted anywhere, and emailing program directors has proven to be ineffective to. Thanks in advance!
  19. P

    Step III Study time for step 3 based on previous step scores

    Just started studying for step 3 and hoping to take it by end of the month since I'm on a relatively easy rotation in my residency program. Based on my past step scores (264 step 1, 275 step 2), how long do I realistically need to study for step 3? My thought was to spend most of my prep time...
  20. T

    MD Incoming MS1 - How do I maximize my chances at matching into a top IM residency in the Northeast?

    Incoming MS1. Apologies in advance if this post sounds neurotic since I am asking for advice pretty early in the process. I was a really low-performing student (~2 GPA) in HS, and would not have made it into a medical school without doing research before ugrad started. Hoping to gain some...
  21. H

    What to do to get into dental anesthesiology?

    There aren’t many discussions on this speciality. What do I need to do to get into dental anesthesiology? What kind of GPA and ranking are considered as competitive?
  22. Welshman

    MD Away Rotation Advice; No Home Program

    Hi everyone, I haven't been able to find much relevant advice for my specific situation, especially given COVID changes to the residency application process, so I thought I would ask here. I'm planning on applying to a small surgical subspecialty this year but unfortunately, my med school is a...
  23. L

    Other Residency placement services?

    Has anyone ever used residency placement services like Mededits? It seems they only give consultation for hundreds of dollars. Has anyone got matched through them?
  24. D

    Waiving LORs for off-cycle (non-ERAS/NRMP) applications

    Seeking recommendations re: submitting "waived/unseen" LORs for off-cycle positions through non-traditional avenues (e.g. not ERAS/NRMP). Advertising vacancies do not note this requirement + ResidentSwap et al do not offer concrete suggestions/means for this... Would love to hear your success...
  25. S

    Failed Step 3 during ERAS application, and did not match. What now?

    Hi guys, IMG applying for General Surgery, didn’t match this past cycle. I planned to take (and pass) Step 3 before Match day, but ended up failing (Score 197). I took Step 3 again and I’m currently waiting for the score report. I am trying to prepare for next cycle and be smart(er). UPDATE: I...
  26. R

    Need advice - Psych vs FM vs Peds (DO student post-merger)

    Hey guys, Need thoughts. I only took COMLEX 1 (~600), no step 1. I really loved child psych, peds, and FM rotations. -FM: Love that you can build relationships with adults and kids over time. Don't want to do many procedures or manage HTN and DM all day though...Long hours/exhausting? Some...
  27. C

    HOUSING IN CHARLOTTE NC

    Hi all, I have a place for rent in Charlotte NC. 5 minutes from both Novant and Atrium Health. It’s a 3 bed, 3.5 bath townhome. 2 car garage with plenty of street parking. It’s turnkey with furniture etc.! Call or text (803) 670-0380 if you’re interested! Lease available starting June 1, 2021.
  28. rashmile

    Life Skills Seminar for Medical Students and Residents

    Hey y'all, Rad BootCamp is putting on a session this Saturday, 5/8/21, @ 2 PM focusing on Life Skills that would benefit any medical student or new resident. We'll have some experts talking about Managing Finances, Managing your time, Having Difficult Conversations with Colleagues, and...
  29. N

    What are my chances? (Also, where should I apply)

    Hi all, I'm a 3rd year osteopathic medical student who fell in love with Internal Medicine as a field but did not do so hot on COMLEX 1 and Step 1. COMLEX 1 = 480 Step 1 = 204 I know these are not solid scores, but I want to do IM and ideally in a bigger city. I have no interest in pursuing...
  30. PeonyLeaf

    SoCal Anesthesia WAMC

    (Yes I'm aware there's a WAMC superthread. It hasn't been posted to in months) M3 from the Deep South. Definitely want to get out of the Southeast and have family friends in LA. Loved the area ever since I was a kid and want to go out there for my career. Step 1: 239 Clerkship grades: All...
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    Looking for advanced CA1 position July 2022

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  32. D

    Pediatric dental residency

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  33. M3HopingForAnswers

    Questions on the medical side of ophthalmology and career

    Hey all! Planning on applying ophtho in '21-'22, but I'm without a home program at a mid-to-low tier school in the southeast. It's been hard to spend much time outside of a few days shadowing here and there, especially with the pandemic. So I figured to bring a few questions to the table here...
  34. C

    Research position after not matching

    Hi guys, I applied for pathology this cycle and found out I didn’t match today. I had some red flags on my application like failed rotations and LOAs while I did soul searching. Anyways I graduated from a DO school in December so I’m sick of vacation by now and want to go back to work. I...
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    LOR from Dean Emerita?

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  36. Rich Ties

    Stony Brook General Surgery Residency

    Can anyone give me any insight into how the General Surgery program at Stony Brook, NY is? I have been hearing/reading mixed things about it and would love to hear the experience of someone who knows more about it. Any Pros vs Cons? Would you do training there again? Family friendly?
  37. P

    Input on the following NE programs - confused on ranking

    Hi! I tried to find threads to see if this question was posed already but was unable to find! I am currently trying to figure out my rank list but truly confused on what to do. I’m currently confused between the following programs so any input would be great!!: - New York Presbyterian Queens -...
  38. D

    Picking a clinical rotation site

    I’m in a dilemma between picking a clinical rotation site for 3rd/4th year. I have the option to go to a site that has a bunch of residents (almost all core) including EM residents but it’s really far from any family/friends. I’m 90% sure I want to pursue EM. second location is about 15...
  39. P

    Position Wanted PGY 1 IM categorical Resident looking for PGY 1/ Upcoming PGY 2 spot.

    Hi, I am a PGY 1 categorical IM resident from Upstate NY with good standing. Looking for PGY 2 positions for June/July 2021. Please suggest/reach. [email protected]
  40. N

    OMFS at UofT

    I am really looking forward to becoming an OMFS, that’s the reason I got into dentistry in the first place. Now I’m in third year and I almost feel like I’ll never make to to OMFS. I was wondering if an OMFS resident at UofToronto could help me navigate through this process? What activities or...