How many programs do people typically apply to ?
Started by nope80
As a US grad who went to a large university residency, most of my colleagues and I applied to around 30 programs. Usually around 8-10 interviews. Cost depends on travel expenses. For example, I'm in a large city. I went to 4 interviews in my city alone; travel expenses were close to nill for those.
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You got a range from 30-120. What more do you want?
Cards is competitive. Apply broadly.
Applied to 14. Got 9 interviews. Went on 7. I am a US grad who goes to a very solid residency program. We were told to shoot for 8-10 interview offers. Some of my classmates applied to ~30 since they did not know what city they wanted to live in. I was geographically limited making my options more limited.
If your program has a strong history of sending people to cards, your program director will be able to guide you well. If not, apply more broadly than you think you should unless you'd rather be a hospitalist.
don't forget: be awesome
At least 73.2.
I'm going to quibble: 74.8
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So in summary:
30-120 applications + a minimum of 73.2 awesomeness + 1 knife = cardiology fellowship.
Thanks for the help everyone.
30-120 applications + a minimum of 73.2 awesomeness + 1 knife = cardiology fellowship.
Thanks for the help everyone.
You forgot the hookers and blow
