MD & DO Co’22 ERAS Panic Thread

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Deecee2DO said:
I would think they send out more waves? Kind of crazy to think that this is it? its only mid October
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Its a terrible process. It seems so simple to just send the amount of invites that correlate with open slots. I hate that programs dont
 
Cranjis McBasketball said:
Its a terrible process. It seems so simple to just send the amount of invites that correlate with open slots. I hate that programs dont
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I'm starting to realize there's no clear standardization in residency apps. It'd be much easier if ERAS monopolizes interview scheduler and forces all programs to only use ERAS for giving interview invites. And it'd be way easier if programs are forced to hold out interview slots for selected applicants for 24 hours before moving on. Programs get way too much leeway here
 
One program staffed with mostly IMGs wants me to "call for a 5 minute phone interview between 9 and 5 but the lines may be busy".

I don't know what to make of this. I tried calling twice with no luck. It's hardly a top program for me and a geographic stretch do I need to even decline this? I just feel like if they have these hoops now what will residency be like?
 
Chelsea FC said:
Woke up to a IV sent at midnight, my shift starts at 5am. Am I not entitled to a good nights rest. This is ridiculous!!
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Are you east coast and they’re west coast maybe? At least that would be at like 9 for them. Still not cool though.
 
As I said in another post a program also had interview days in December 23rd which is kinda sucky for any immigrant trying to be with family during the holidays. They really don’t care much about us and it feels like they are doing us a favor by interviewing us. It doesn’t feel like this is a 2 way process at all. Way worse than med school process .
 
Lawpy said:
I'm starting to realize there's no clear standardization in residency apps. It'd be much easier if ERAS monopolizes interview scheduler and forces all programs to only use ERAS for giving interview invites. And it'd be way easier if programs are forced to hold out interview slots for selected applicants for 24 hours before moving on. Programs get way too much leeway here
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its seriously cruel. One of my top programs just cleaned out all their waitlist spots bc my eras was down so I couldnt go in and get a date by the time eras was back up all spots were gone. so mad
 
Chelsea FC said:
As I said in another post a program also had interview days in December 23rd which is kinda sucky for any immigrant trying to be with family during the holidays. They really don’t care much about us and it feels like they are doing us a favor by interviewing us. It doesn’t feel like this is a 2 way process at all. Way worse than med school process .
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Yeah were treated like **** and they could care less. Its all about money and getting what they need without regard for anyone but themselves perfectly consistent with everything ive experienced in med school so far with my home program and hubsites
 
Chelsea FC said:
Woke up to a IV sent at midnight, my shift starts at 5am. Am I not entitled to a good nights rest. This is ridiculous!!
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Seriously these programs are pathetic doing something like that especiallt if theyre going to send out more invites than seats they have. Absolute trash
 
Are certain fields worse than others when it comes to these things?
 
Captain_Falcon said:
Are certain fields worse than others when it comes to these things?
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It seems so far that the psych programs I have received interviews from so far have been quite professional when it comes to interview invites. I have had no trouble scheduling, and most out right said that they do not send more II’s than there are spots to fill as well as giving you 48 to 72 hours to reply. It’s been a lot less stressful than I keep hearing about on this forum, and I am so sorry this is happening for y’all. Of course this is my n = 1, so my small sample may not represent all or even most psych programs.
 
Deecee2DO said:
its seriously cruel. One of my top programs just cleaned out all their waitlist spots bc my eras was down so I couldnt go in and get a date by the time eras was back up all spots were gone. so mad
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Wait, just your eras was down? Why was it down just for you and not other people?
 
EmilKraepelin55 said:
It seems so far that the psych programs I have received interviews from so far have been quite professional when it comes to interview invites. I have had no trouble scheduling, and most out right said that they do not send more II’s than there are spots to fill as well as giving you 48 to 72 hours to reply. It’s been a lot less stressful than I keep hearing about on this forum, and I am so sorry this is happening for y’all. Of course this is my n = 1, so my small sample may not represent all or even most psych programs.
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Well, if any field is going to care about its applicants’ mental health…
 
Matthew9Thirtyfive said:
Wait, just your eras was down? Why was it down just for you and not other people?
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The website seems super glitchy. This has happened to me a few times: I try logging in and the loading circle just spins forever. Seems to happen from my phone more than my laptop. Luckily I gave another person access to my stuff so they were able to schedule for me, but it was really anxiety-inducing being unable to load anything...and being in the middle of conference for my rotation.
 
fldoctorgirl said:
The website seems super glitchy. This has happened to me a few times: I try logging in and the loading circle just spins forever. Luckily I gave another person access to my stuff so they were able to schedule for me, but it was really anxiety-inducing being unable to load anything...and being in the middle of conference for my rotation.
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That is so ****ty. Sounds like a government made website.
 
Just got my first university program invite! This cycle has been weird in that I’m getting interviews from places I didn’t expect anything from and have no connections to and then not hearing from places I have lots of connections to. Definitely not complaining but it’s funny how it’s played out so far.
 
fldoctorgirl said:
The website seems super glitchy. This has happened to me a few times: I try logging in and the loading circle just spins forever. Seems to happen from my phone more than my laptop. Luckily I gave another person access to my stuff so they were able to schedule for me, but it was really anxiety-inducing being unable to load anything...and being in the middle of conference for my rotation.
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You really need a second browser with you info in it for days like this. Sometimes that help with the circle of death.
 
GoCards05 said:
Just got my first university program invite! This cycle has been weird in that I’m getting interviews from places I didn’t expect anything from and have no connections to and then not hearing from places I have lots of connections to. Definitely not complaining but it’s funny how it’s played out so far.
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agreed. So strange the places I am getting IVs from. Still waiting on my away program who has sent out 3 waves and everyone said I did an amazing job at.
 
Deecee2DO said:
its seriously cruel. One of my top programs just cleaned out all their waitlist spots bc my eras was down so I couldnt go in and get a date by the time eras was back up all spots were gone. so mad
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fldoctorgirl said:
The website seems super glitchy. This has happened to me a few times: I try logging in and the loading circle just spins forever. Seems to happen from my phone more than my laptop. Luckily I gave another person access to my stuff so they were able to schedule for me, but it was really anxiety-inducing being unable to load anything...and being in the middle of conference for my rotation.
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I... just... wow

This process sucks
 
Jackaleauxpe said:
It wasn't down for that long I was able to get in on my phone after a few minutes.
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Yeah but if interviews and waitlists are so time sensitive because PDs can't be bothered to hold out for at least 24 hours, few minutes can be an eternity and likely doom the chances of interviewing at that program
 
Lawpy said:
Yeah but if interviews and waitlists are so time sensitive because PDs can't be bothered to hold out for at least 24 hours, few minutes can be an eternity and likely doom the chances of interviewing at that program
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I watched a competitive program fill in ~5 minutes on thalamus. I kept refreshing and watching the spots go. I am *super* thankful I wasn’t scrubbed in for a surgery or anything.

My attending knows that I have to be free to check my phone/use my laptop at any time and they are 100% understanding. Important to tell other med students not to be on a surgical rotation at this time, I feel like
 
Ganon said:
I watched a competitive program fill in ~5 minutes on thalamus. I kept refreshing and watching the spots go. I am *super* thankful I wasn’t scrubbed in for a surgery or anything.

My attending knows that I have to be free to check my phone/use my laptop at any time and they are 100% understanding. Important to tell other med students not to be on a surgical rotation at this time, I feel like
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I think it's ridiculous how programs do that. Don't send out more interviews than spots available and give us time to respond. It's crazy how good applicants are going to fall through the cracks for the sole reason that they couldn't respond to an email in less than 30 seconds.
 
DrStephenStrange said:
I've had no problems with scheduling interviews for Neurology so far either. Some programs still have open spots even after several days.
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I've had one neuro program over invite so far, currently sitting on their waitlist. Of course it was one of my top programs too lol.
 
kazill said:
I've had one neuro program over invite so far, currently sitting on their waitlist. Of course it was one of my top programs too lol.
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Dartmouth, right? It's the only Neuro program I've heard that had this problem. I didn't get invited by them, so I wasn't part of that mess lol.
 
Such a cold and impersonal process.

I told this story elsewhere (maybe even earlier on in this thread, lol). I didn't experience spots filling up before I could get one in my specialty. However, there was a program where I applied to prelim and advanced. I wrote them extra on my personal because I grew up 45 minutes from the residency spot.

I got a rejection from the advanced program early in the year. Got an invite from the prelim year there. Fast forward to December or so when I went there to interview for their prelim program...as I was walking out from the interview through their parking lot, I get an email...ANOTHER email from the advanced program rejecting me. I'm sure it was just a final rejection email to everyone who didn't get an invite, but it was like...REALLY? I'm right in your parking lot right now and you give me this salt in the wound s***?!. lol.
 
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Dral said:
Such a cold and impersonal process.

I told this story elsewhere (maybe even earlier on in this thread, lol). I didn't experience spots filling up before I could get one in my specialty. However, there was a program where I applied to prelim and advanced. I wrote them extra on my personal because I grew up 45 minutes from the residency spot.

I got a rejection from the advanced program early in the year. Got an invite from the prelim year there. Fast forward to December or so when I went there to interview for their prelim program...as I was walking out from the interview through their parking lot, I get an email...ANOTHER email from the advanced program rejecting me. I'm sure it was just a final rejection email to everyone who didn't get an invite, but it was like...REALLY? I'm right in your parking lot right now and you give me this salt in the wound s***?!. lol.
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Flashback to my pre-med days. One school rejected me after I already withdrew my app for them. Another rejected me twice.
 
Chelsea FC said:
Anyone else agree with this?
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This was two pages back, about interviewing at your (prior to interview) most desired program 1st. I honestly don't think this is a big deal at all. You think you get better at interviewing as the season progresses. What you actually get better at is canned responses.
fldoctorgirl said:
So, is it acceptable to take notes during the interview, like with a pen and paper? Have my first one this week.

Also, I agree with others; I put interviews at my top programs well after several "practice" interviews at programs I care less about.
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Yes, go right ahead. I probably would not take notes while you're actually in an interview, though
Matthew9Thirtyfive said:
Power move.
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Oh come on. The idea was using the notepad from the swag gifts from another program. That's a subtle move. A power move? Use the coffee mug from a prior swag box. Make sure the logo is facing your camera. Write "I like your program better" on the bottom of the mug. Or, just write "sucks".
Osteosaur said:
One program staffed with mostly IMGs wants me to "call for a 5 minute phone interview between 9 and 5 but the lines may be busy".

I don't know what to make of this. I tried calling twice with no luck. It's hardly a top program for me and a geographic stretch do I need to even decline this? I just feel like if they have these hoops now what will residency be like?
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Programs with all IMG's? They want to assess your ability to speak English. That's what this is.
 
I just cancelled my first interview - incredibly grateful to be in a position to do so, but can't help but feel like i've somehow made a terrible mistake

also struggling a lot with prestige vs. location/proximity to home. rank list making is gonna be fuunnnnn
 
You guys with your 5+ rads interviews are killing it.

I'm sitting at only one standalone DR interview, and 2 other DR interviews I got from dual IR/DR interviews where they interview from both on the same day. I've had a couple programs that I applied to both at specifically choose to interview me for integrated IR and not invite me for DR. Ominous, imo. I had thought it wouldn't hurt me for the DR programs to also apply IR at that facility, but I'm starting to second guess that. I guess I should have stratified better and separated my apps.

I'm glad I feel solid in my IM backups - I'm nearly 100% sure I'll match one of those - because I'm not feeling solid in my rads chances right now.
 
Got a 10:20 pm interview invite last night from a top program . Woke up to waitlist. Why does this keeps happening??
 
5 interviews for psych as a DO applicant rn. Nervous about not having enough. >240 step 1 not really paying off.
 
Chelsea FC said:
Got a 10:20 pm interview invite last night from a top program . Woke up to waitlist. Why does this keeps happening??
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Someone needs to get this into the nyt or something to shed some light on this. Maybe it’ll pressure programs to stop being so disrespectful, but probably not.
 
Matthew9Thirtyfive said:
Someone needs to get this into the nyt or something to shed some light on this. Maybe it’ll pressure programs to stop being so disrespectful, but probably not.
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Idk if nyt or any other media outlets would care
 
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