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I noticed that there are no threads for this year's match in the forum so let's start one.
They automatically get updated to the best of my knowledgeI just assigned my last LoR yesterday, should I contact the programs letting them know that my application is now complete?
I just assigned my last LoR yesterday, should I contact the programs letting them know that my application is now complete?
Yeah, I know they get auto-updated. The thing is like BlueBleck said, the programs mark such applications as incomplete without even reviewing them, so they "may" revisit them later. To my knowledge, some programs get notified once the application is complete. One of the programs sent me earlier that my app is incomplete and I have until OCT 31 to complete it so I can be considered. The same day I assigned the 3rd LoR, I received an email from them it's complete now and we will review it. But this is only one program![]()
Yes, it's a former DO program. And no, they should be accepting both MDs and DOs now due to the merger that happened last year. Unless they have some sort of OMM requirement for MDs which I doubt for a Neuro program.Anyone know about the program UPMC in Erie, PA? Do they only take DO students or something? Majority of faculty is DO on website and there's no link for current students in their neurology residency program
Doximity has it ranked as 33rd by reputation, so I'd say it's a fairly high to upper middle tier program.I would like to ask another question about UPMC Pitts; how competitive are neurology and neurodevelopmental disabilities residencies ther? I totally understand it is a subjective question and I cannot get a definitive answer; however, I would appreciate a relative one like ivy, high, middle or low tier. Or as compared to other widely known specialties.
www.doximity.com it's like a type of HIPAA protected online networking service for medical professionals including med students. It's fairly popular, so I assumed you were already familiar with it. Anyway, you can create an account and verify your credentials as a medical student to start using it. Then you can go on their residency navigator page and look up neurology programs by reputation, and it will populate the list for you.can you please share the link for this ranking
You're welcome.Thanks so much for this powerful tool.
Did you end up applying for neurology?You're welcome.
That's for next year. But yeah, it's most likely that I will end up applying to Neuro.Did you end up applying for neurology?
Good choice. Good luckThat's for next year. But yeah, it's most likely that I will end up applying to Neuro.
Thank you! In the next few months, I might come back to you for advice. I really appreciate you on this forum.Good choice. Good luck
Thank you! In the next few months, I might come back to you for advice. I really appreciate you on this forum.
Yes, that is commonIs it OK that my interview was not scheduled on ERAS? I received the invitation on ERAS inbox only, but scheduling was through emailing them!
I know there is a lot out there right now about the number of interviews people should be doing and if it differs from the "safe" number from previous years. Decided to see what my future (hopefully) neuro colleagues had to say about this. What number of neurology interviews do you believe is safe this year before you can start cancelling?
I'd add a couple to that number if you can. I have a few more than that because of uncertaintyI'm just sticking to around what the interactive nrmp data says to match ~100% with my profile:
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With the merger, the greatly increased number of applicants per program, and the likelihood that most programs aren't interviewing more applicants per spot, my first thought is the relative value of an interview this year is greater (if not much greater) than prior years, especially for US MD grads. I think IMGs and DOs are going to get poned this year.I'd add a couple to that number if you can. I have a few more than that because of uncertainty
With the merger, the greatly increased number of applicants per program, and the likelihood that most programs aren't interviewing more applicants per spot, my first thought is the relative value of an interview this year is greater (if not much greater) than prior years, especially for US MD grads. I think IMGs and DOs are going to get poned this year.
That said, I agree, and probably so do all the other people hoarding interviews, because it's fuzzy as heck
I know there is a lot out there right now about the number of interviews people should be doing and if it differs from the "safe" number from previous years. Decided to see what my future (hopefully) neuro colleagues had to say about this. What number of neurology interviews do you believe is safe this year before you can start cancelling?
I'm a US-IMG. 23X, 24X. Currently at 13 neuro and 2 prelim. How many more neuro should I be hoping for before I can feel comfortable?Possible, for sure, but anecdotally, me and my neuro classmates have started to cancel interviews. On the spreadsheet chat, low/zero II people mostly seem to be IMGs.
23X DO no red flags. Hard limit 15. At 14. Cancelled/declined 2 from 60 apps. I started to feel comfortable with 10 IIs given my app.
Zero assuming no red flags in your applicationI'm a US-IMG. 23X, 24X. Currently at 13 neuro and 2 prelim. How many more neuro should I be hoping for before I can feel comfortable?
Don't think I have any red flags (other than being an IMG - if that is one). How many more would you say are needed with a red flag otherwise?Zero assuming no red flags in your application
IMG is a mixed bag - IMG from where? England? Canada? India? The 374th ranked for-profit school in the Caribbean? If the latter or similar, then you probably want to shoot for 1.5-2x the number of invites that AMGs are shooting for.Don't think I have any red flags (other than being an IMG - if that is one). How many more would you say are needed with a red flag otherwise?
SGU (carib). US-IMG so I don't need a visaIMG is a mixed bag - IMG from where? England? Canada? India? The 374th ranked for-profit school in the Caribbean? If the latter or similar, then you probably want to shoot for 1.5-2x the number of invites that AMGs are shooting for.
You're probably OK where you are coming from a well-recognized caribbean school and with pretty good step scores. Maybe take 15 to be safe, but might be overkill.SGU (carib). US-IMG so I don't need a visa