Interviews & Away-Rotations

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If you do an away-rotation somewhere, is it a general trend that you will get an interview there? I know some programs automatically give an interview for people who rotate at their program, but the place I'm going for my away-rotations (my #1 choice for residency) said that you still have to apply through ERAS and be reviewed before being invited to interview. What are the chances that I will get an interview there? I have average board scores, average preclinical grades, and all A's from third year so far. BTW, this is a triple board program.

Sorry to be so paranoid, but my husband and I are trying to couples match and it makes me ridiculously nervous.

 

[Anasazi23]

If you do an away-rotation somewhere, is it a general trend that you will get an interview there? I know some programs automatically give an interview for people who rotate at their program, but the place I'm going for my away-rotations (my #1 choice for residency) said that you still have to apply through ERAS and be reviewed before being invited to interview.

It IS a general trend that you will get an interview if you do an away rotation. It's usual courtesy, but certainly not guaranteed. Besides, if a program is only marginally or not really interested in you, they can save an official interview slot by informally interviewing you while you're rotating. I was offered interviews at all the psych places I rotated. Some were informal while I was there i.e. "How about you come for an interview on Friday. You won't go to the wards that day, and we'll show you the residency program." You meet with the PD, and get an official tour (usually). Other places, I interviewed officially after having rotated, like you mention above.

What are the chances that I will get an interview there? I have average board scores, average preclinical grades, and all A's from third year so far. BTW, this is a triple board program.

This is impossible to answer without knowing your personality. It means a hell of a lot. If they can't stand you, you're out. If they think you're hard working, stable, look presentable and professional, and maybe even humorous or get along with people well, it's a big plus. No residency wants dissention amongst their ranks.

Sorry to be so paranoid, but my husband and I are trying to couples match and it makes me ridiculously nervous.

It's a real worry...especially with couples matching. Depending on what he's doing and how competitive it is, the couples match can be a miracle or disaster. Don't become ridiculously nervous. Do all you can do the right way, and see how the cards are dealt.

Good luck.

 

[sga430]

us IMGs call these away rotations observerships. got one in mt sinai miaimi in mem disorders but they dont have a psych prog. i am trying to get another observership at an actual psych prog for the same reason. does any1 know of any progs that offer observerships??

 

[The Pride]

The question to ask yourself is whether you are the kind of person who looks better on paper/in one day of interviewing or better over the course of a month. If you are the kind of person that is bound to stick their foot in their mouth if given enough time or if you remain aloof after a full month, I suggest avoiding the rotation. If people tend to really get to know and like you over a month and the financial cost of an away rotation is worth it for you, then go for it. Above all, relax and don't stress over the things you can't control. Good luck!

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If you do an away-rotation somewhere, is it a general trend that you will get an interview there? I know some programs automatically give an interview for people who rotate at their program, but the place I'm going for my away-rotations (my #1 choice for residency) said that you still have to apply through ERAS and be reviewed before being invited to interview. What are the chances that I will get an interview there? I have average board scores, average preclinical grades, and all A's from third year so far. BTW, this is a triple board program.

Sorry to be so paranoid, but my husband and I are trying to couples match and it makes me ridiculously nervous.

 

[i61164]

I was offered interviews at all the psych places I rotated.

How many places did you rotate? I am only allowed to do two "extramural" rotations. Apparently extramural mean out-of-state so theoretically I should be able to rotate at Duke and UNC plus two more. Is there usually a limit to how many psych rotations you can do? By my count I should be able to do six total psych rotations: 1 third year, 1 at Wake my fourth year, and 4 at other schools fourth year. Four away rotations seems like a lot, but it should help me in the match, or at least give me some perspective on what different programs are like.

 

[Anasazi23]

How many places did you rotate? I am only allowed to do two "extramural" rotations. Apparently extramural mean out-of-state so theoretically I should be able to rotate at Duke and UNC plus two more. Is there usually a limit to how many psych rotations you can do? By my count I should be able to do six total psych rotations: 1 third year, 1 at Wake my fourth year, and 4 at other schools fourth year. Four away rotations seems like a lot, but it should help me in the match, or at least give me some perspective on what different programs are like.

I rotated at four psych places total. But, I had to call them different things, like child psych, neuropsychiatry, psych sub-I, and core psychiatry rotation. Now that I think about it, the neuropsychiatry rotation didn't have an associated residency, so I obviously wasn't offered an interview there.