Probably this will be the last post from me
Quick feedback
Good news I got my spot last week
It was my third interview but the process was very painless. Got the offer same day. Happy with my choice. Expanding program, PD extremely nice and skilled in a nice city.
About the whole IC application process, if there’s one word to resume it. MESS!
To the point I started wondering about the integrity of the process and folks behind it.
It’s a weird game to be played. Very different than IM and fellowship.
Not sure if the match is the answer though
Apply broadly and vastly
Lots, but lots of programs without the decency to even send a mass email denying you for an interview
Calling programs it’s a hit or miss. There’s no good advice from me here. Yes I did call some but the one I got in was the one I didn’t call.
Interview day would recommend just to enjoy and relax. Questions gravitated more around your CV and previous experiences. Never leave the room without asking 1 or 2 smart questions... that says a lot about your interest
Asking your PD to email or call it might help or not. Truth is if you’re interviewing is bc they couldn’t accommodate you in your home program. It’s not like your IM PD calling a PD from a diff field.
So that can be a little weird for your PD to do unless you both have a strong reason, especially if the PD is an interventional cardiologist. Otw is a waste of time.
I’ve decided not to have anyone to call prior, only after invitation and interview itself but in my case wasn’t necessary
Get ready to accept an offer and how to react to it.
I know it’s a f* system and it’s ok to try a better fit for you with something already agreed upon but remember it’s a small field. Backing an offer down can be a big deal for some programs and that may come back to you eventually when applying for jobs or something else. Again, can’t give a better advice.
I would say just take it and move on. That’s what I did. Took it and withdrew from eras. And still got an interview offer after.
Good luck guys and gals! The world of IC is waiting for you
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