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Oh wow. I haven't heard of a PD attending them, at least in IM. But if they do, then absolutely 100% go if you're at all interested in the program.I’ve heard in one program, PD started to ask interview frequent questions. It’s interview in a casual way.
it's meant for you to glean info off the residents without a PD looking over their shoulder. But of course, common sense still apply, don't be weird, don't be totally silent, don't talk too too much, don't drink too much. Basically don't stand out and you'll be fine. This dinner can rule you out, but usually won't confer any bonus if you chime really well with one resident.How important is the pre-interview dinner?
it really is the start of the interview and can give you an idea of what the residents are like and if you fit in the culture of the program.
Though it can backfire if you give a bad impression...drink too much, bad mouth programs, etc.
I remember an applicant that was an FMG going to a German school who made a point of saying how she chose to go to Germany instead of the Caribbean schools because they were diploma mills and really didn't give a true education and was very obvious that her real interest was anesthesia and that IM was her back up... fine that you believe that, but not the best thing to say at a dinner where both the chief residents at the dinner went to caribbean schools...suffice to say she was DNR from that point on...
actually no....i think it may end up helping...something like 800-900 spots go unfilled in the AOA match every year and while not every AOA program will transition over to the ACGME match, a majority of them will. Now spots that MD applicants were not able to apply to will be available to both next year...will they be receptive to the I/FMG applicant? who knows? On one hand, it gives programs that don't fill a chance to fill, but now DO students won't have to pick the AOA match over the ACGME match and may be more likely to interview and rank the old AOA programs as well as any ACGME programs they interview with...it may be similar to when the ACGME programs went "all in" a few years ago...the I/FMG "match rate" look like it took a big jump, but that was because there were so many more spots in the match that year that traditionally pre matched those spots.
I’ve heard in one program, PD started to ask interview frequent questions. It’s interview in a casual way.
Hey everyone!
Hope all of your interviews have been going well.
As I mentioned before, I am still sitting at 0 interviews. I am not sure as to what my plan will be for the next year before the 2020 Match. If anyone has any ideas on what is the best way for me to go about this next year I would really appreciate it. I know people like Major Procrastinator, etc. did not match last year, so I would love to hear what you guys did to better your CV, make connections etc.
As of now, since I graduated this year, all I can think of is doing observerships at residency hospitals, as well as maybe pursuing some more research? If anyone else has any advice for me I would really appreciate it, this forum has been so helpful for me through this entire process and although there have been some arguing etc., I know that this thread this year has helped so many people and I love the positive vibes and advice that everyone gives!
Anyways, any advice for me would be great!
It depends on what you are lacking. How much USCE do you have? How are your letters? Are they US letters? How about your scores? etc...Hey everyone!
Hope all of your interviews have been going well.
As I mentioned before, I am still sitting at 0 interviews. I am not sure as to what my plan will be for the next year before the 2020 Match. If anyone has any ideas on what is the best way for me to go about this next year I would really appreciate it. I know people like Major Procrastinator, etc. did not match last year, so I would love to hear what you guys did to better your CV, make connections etc.
As of now, since I graduated this year, all I can think of is doing observerships at residency hospitals, as well as maybe pursuing some more research? If anyone else has any advice for me I would really appreciate it, this forum has been so helpful for me through this entire process and although there have been some arguing etc., I know that this thread this year has helped so many people and I love the positive vibes and advice that everyone gives!
Anyways, any advice for me would be great!
2 years of USCE. All of my LORs are from american physicians and they were all very solid LORs. My scores r 22x and 22x on step 1 and step 2ck and step 2 cs passIt depends on what you are lacking. How much USCE do you have? How are your letters? Are they US letters? How about your scores? etc...
Hey everyone!
Hope all of your interviews have been going well.
As I mentioned before, I am still sitting at 0 interviews. I am not sure as to what my plan will be for the next year before the 2020 Match. If anyone has any ideas on what is the best way for me to go about this next year I would really appreciate it. I know people like Major Procrastinator, etc. did not match last year, so I would love to hear what you guys did to better your CV, make connections etc.
As of now, since I graduated this year, all I can think of is doing observerships at residency hospitals, as well as maybe pursuing some more research? If anyone else has any advice for me I would really appreciate it, this forum has been so helpful for me through this entire process and although there have been some arguing etc., I know that this thread this year has helped so many people and I love the positive vibes and advice that everyone gives!
Anyways, any advice for me would be great!
it was pretty chill. the residents are super friendly as well as the faculty.Hey ! could you please share your interview experience at LSU-Shreveport? have one in a week
+1 Mercy Hospital
same hereGrand Strand Regional Medical Center Program
Rejection. Post LOI
I called a bunch of programs at New York. Most of them have already done sending IV. The only one that said they are still reviewing is SUNY upstate.
Congratulations, did you send LOI ?+1 St. Elizabeth, Ohio
I sent one about 2-3 weeks agoCongratulations, did you send LOI ?
Nope. I don’t think I have called them. I probably didn’t apply there.Do you know if Maimonides is done reviewing applications?
yayyy!!!! congratulations! This goes to those of us with a small number of invites or none, don't give up yet!+1 St. Elizabeth, Ohio
If anyone wants a Skype IV practice session to let me know - don't need to share CV etc, we'll just hammer the common questions and maybe throw a few curve balls.
Yes, got/declined Huntsville back in September.has anyone gotten ivs at univ of alabama huntsville or montgomery?
I have Montgomery coming uphas anyone gotten ivs at univ of alabama huntsville or montgomery?
SameRejection Henry Ford Allegiance
ChicagoWhich mercy hospital
Hey,
are you still interested in practicing over skype?
Lemme know man, thanks.
+1 Brookdale. This is my 14th interview. Has anyone interviewed here as yet?
Everyone
Keep hustling to the end. Do not give up. Email programs. Call programs. Get in touch with Dr s you worked with. Keep yourself active and do not sit at home .
Keep hustling .
I've only one interview. Odds are against me. But I'm going to keep hustling.
Please! Do not let that inner voice take over. The one that says you're not worth it or you're not going to make it.
Sincerely
Batman's left nut
I needed to hear this today. Thank you for the positivity.Everyone
Keep hustling to the end. Do not give up. Email programs. Call programs. Get in touch with Dr s you worked with. Keep yourself active and do not sit at home .
Keep hustling .
I've only one interview. Odds are against me. But I'm going to keep hustling.
Please! Do not let that inner voice take over. The one that says you're not worth it or you're not going to make it.
Sincerely
Batman's left nut