Official 2017-2018 GI Fellowship Application Cycle

[desirambo]

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submitted application on Thursday, no interviews yet!

 

[Mido2018]

Week 1 = 0
Keep the updates guys.

 

[IM2GI]

submitted application on Thursday, no interviews yet!

yea I heard your application was terrible.

 

[desirambo]

@IM2GI, yeah what should I do? Scared

 

[IM2GI]

@IM2GI, yeah what should I do? Scared

I was just messing with you, relax and let the process play out.

 

[HelpPleaseMD]

its still very early. Most of the invites come in August. They will come. I know its hard to relax. I was in the same position last year.
@desirambo IMG invites come later than AMGS from what I remember from last year.

 

[GastriqueGraffin]

@IM2GI, yeah what should I do? Scared

Sarcasm is always hard to convey by typing, especially when everyone is so nervous before getting their first invite 😕

 

[JLC]

its still very early. Most of the invites come in August. They will come. I know its hard to relax. I was in the same position last year.
@desirambo IMG invites come later than AMGS from what I remember from last year.

Yes, GI is notorious for sending out invites later than almost all the other specialties. I would say the most send out invites between 1st and 3rd week of August. It is way early in the invitation process.

 

[desirambo]

Thanks everyone

 

[greensleeves]

Thought I'd contribute since i'm a regular here.

Week 1 = 0 interviews.

Good luck everyone!

 

[gmacpac]

New week. May the force be with you.

 

[jhamaican]

fdfdfdf

 

[GIDREAMER]

4 thus far: oschner, Methodist Dallas, USA gastroenterology, cincinnati

what program is "USA gastroenterology"?

 

[Celestine]

what program is "USA gastroenterology"?

I think it's University of South Alabama.

 

[ikabir28]

4 thus far: oschner, Methodist Dallas, USA gastroenterology, cincinnati

Thats great man! What kinda crazy creds do you have if you don't mind me asking

 

[GastriqueGraffin]

4 thus far: oschner, Methodist Dallas, USA gastroenterology, cincinnati

Solid work!

Is it still crickets for everyone else today? I don't get why this year seems more quiet compared to the last few. Hoping we all start getting something to post about soon!

 

[1Cor1557]

yep still nada here

 

[Celestine]

Yeah, I've only heard from Cincinnati so far.

 

[docliz]

4 thus far: oschner, Methodist Dallas, USA gastroenterology, cincinnati

Are you from Texas? Just curious about the Methodist Dallas interview

 

[desirambo]

nada

 

[gmacpac]

none here.

 

[jhamaican]

nahffdfdf

 

[funfan]

One interview so far at Yale...

 

[GastriqueGraffin]

.

 

[MZH2018]

did anyone notice the there are fewer programs participating in ERAS this year? it was 182 last year. there is only 163 programs on ERAS this year

 

[Celestine]

Can people please update the list of interviews with date received in their posts instead of just randomly mentioning them?

 

[Celestine]

Here's the most recent one, please copy/paste and fill it in.

AMGs
7/20 Cincinnati

IMGs without visa restrictions (US citizens from non-US schools, green card holders)


Visa requiring IMGs
7/19 - Ochsner Clinic

 

[gi2018]

One interview so far at Yale...

Can you share your credentials? Are you an internal candidate?

 

[Lccjblu]

AMGs
7/20 Cincinnati
7/25 Vanderbilt.

IMGs without visa restrictions (US citizens from non-US schools, green card holders)


Visa requiring IMGs
7/19 - Ochsner Clinic

 

[docliz]

AMGs
7/20; 7/25 Cincinnati
7/22: U Missouri, Columbia
7/24: Lehigh Valley
7/25 Vanderbilt.

IMGs without visa restrictions (US citizens from non-US schools, green card holders)


Visa requiring IMGs
7/19 - Ochsner Clinic

 

[GastriqueGraffin]

Keep'em coming!

 

[goalgi2018]

AMGs
7/20; 7/25 Cincinnati
7/22: U Missouri, Columbia
7/24: Lehigh Valley
7/25 Vanderbilt.

IMGs without visa restrictions (US citizens from non-US schools, green card holders)
7/24 - Lehigh Valley

Visa requiring IMGs
7/19 - Ochsner Clinic

 

[MissionFellowship]

How can we apply to programs that are not participating in ERAS?

 

[GIDREAMER]

How can we apply to programs that are not participating in ERAS?

which programs are not participating in ERAS?

 

[GastriqueGraffin]

which programs are not participating in ERAS?

Looks like just Puerto Rico and some place called Seton Hall University, which I have never heard of.

ERAS 2018 Participating Specialties & Programs

 

[GIDREAMER]

Looks like just Puerto Rico and some place called Seton Hall University, which I have never heard of.

ERAS 2018 Participating Specialties & Programs

Seton Hall program is in Patterson NJ. they probably have decided their internal candidate. Not sure abt the Puerto Rico program

 

[gmacpac]

Looks like just Puerto Rico and some place called Seton Hall University, which I have never heard of.

ERAS 2018 Participating Specialties & Programs

Puerto Rico gives strong preference to local applicants and fluency in Spanish language is required. The program coordinator will only speak in Spanish over the phone.

 

[and3412]

AMGs
7/20; 7/25 Cincinnati
7/22: U Missouri, Columbia
7/24: Lehigh Valley
7/25 Vanderbilt.

IMGs without visa restrictions (US citizens from non-US schools, green card holders)
7/24 - Lehigh Valley

Visa requiring IMGs
7/19 - Ochsner Clinic
7/26 - UT Southwestern Dallas

 

[DyingBreed]

Duke (7/19)
Cincy (7/20)
UTSW (7/26)

AMGs
7/19: Duke
7/20; 7/25: Cincinnati
7/22: U Missouri-Columbia
7/24: Lehigh Valley
7/25: Vanderbilt
7/26: UTSW

IMGs without visa restrictions (US citizens from non-US schools, green card holders)
7/24: Lehigh Valley

Visa requiring IMGs
7/19: Ochsner Clinic
7/26: UT Southwestern Dallas

 

[NY_MSSM_JJPMED]

Duke (7/19)
Cincy (7/20)
UTSW (7/26)

AMGs
7/19: Duke
7/20; 7/25: Cincinnati
7/22: U Missouri-Columbia
7/24: Lehigh Valley
7/25: Vanderbilt
7/26: UTSW

IMGs without visa restrictions (US citizens from non-US schools, green card holders)
7/24: Lehigh Valley

Visa requiring IMGs
7/19: Ochsner Clinic
7/26: UT Southwestern Dallas

7/26: University of Arizona

 

[gmacpac]

7/26: University of Arizona

Phoenix?

 

[gmacpac]

Just got a message from KP which basically acknowledges receipt of application. No word on interview.

 

[GIDREAMER]

Just got a message from KP which basically acknowledges receipt of application. No word on interview.

me 2, 2 generic acknowledgements so far from KP and Rutgers. waiting..watching

 

[gubernaculum_ballzdrop]

Ochsner interview 7/25 (IMG w/o visa restriction)

 

[GastriqueGraffin]

Too early to start worrying?

 

[gmacpac]

Too early to start worrying?

No. I'm a second time applicant, last year I received invites starting early August. My last invite was during the last week of August. Of course this doesn't mean that the same will apply to all programs. Just being optimistic.

 

[GastriqueGraffin]

No. I'm a second time applicant, last year I received invites starting early August. My last invite was during the last week of August. Of course this doesn't mean that the same will apply to all programs. Just being optimistic.

If you don't mind sharing, how many interviews did you have and what did you learn from the experience?

 

[GIDREAMER]

Not an expert but, if you have applied broadly and you don't have anything yet- not yet time to worry but it is definitely not a good sign. I am in the same boat, I applied broadly but got nth yet, this is worrying me. if you look at trends from last year- AMGs will keep getting interviews. FMGs will keep hoping that the season is not over until suddenly it is over without getting enough interviews. sucks to be a FMG

 

[GastriqueGraffin]

Not an expert but, if you have applied broadly and you don't have anything yet- not yet time to worry but it is definitely not a good sign. I am in the same boat, I applied broadly but got nth yet, this is worrying me. if you look at trends from last year- AMGs will keep getting interviews. FMGs will keep hoping that the season is not over until suddenly it is over without getting enough interviews. sucks to be a FMG

Good luck to all of us. Tomorrow is a new day.

 

[gmacpac]

Not an expert but, if you have applied broadly and you don't have anything yet- not yet time to worry but it is definitely not a good sign. I am in the same boat, I applied broadly but got nth yet, this is worrying me. if you look at trends from last year- AMGs will keep getting interviews. FMGs will keep hoping that the season is not over until suddenly it is over without getting enough interviews. sucks to be a FMG

Good insight.

I agree to some extent. If you're an FMG like myself what other option do we have. We've put forth the best possible application. At this point panicking isn't really going to help. So just trying to stay objectively optimistic.

AMGs definitely have a leg up.

Good luck all!