Hello everyone, I am an IMG who will be interviewing at many IM/Peds programs across the country. I have many of my interviews at University Programs but I don't think most of them are what you would consider "top-notch" programs.
My question is, can an IM/Peds resident land a pediatrics cardio or heme/onc fellowship coming from a low/mid tier university program? And if so, what types of activities should I be looking to engage in right off the bat once residency starts so as to give myself the best shot?
Thanks for any advice!
Edit: Do programs interview people they aren't planning on seriously considering? I got a few interviews at places that seem to be above selecting an IMG... Granted my scores are competitive, but it's still a bit unnerving. I've been the only IMG at every place I've interviewed at thus far, and many of the programs have never had an IMG in the past.
My question is, can an IM/Peds resident land a pediatrics cardio or heme/onc fellowship coming from a low/mid tier university program? And if so, what types of activities should I be looking to engage in right off the bat once residency starts so as to give myself the best shot?
Thanks for any advice!
Edit: Do programs interview people they aren't planning on seriously considering? I got a few interviews at places that seem to be above selecting an IMG... Granted my scores are competitive, but it's still a bit unnerving. I've been the only IMG at every place I've interviewed at thus far, and many of the programs have never had an IMG in the past.
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