Oh shiz...typo??

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Alright guys, it's ugly but here's the deal: The night I submitted the ERAS app these two typos kept appearing when I did the "View CV" thing, but I kept going back and fixing them. I figured that it was just a problem with the computer, software, etc. and just fixed them once and for all and submitted.

But now, when I check over my app, the SAME TWO TYPOS ARE THERE! Both are in one of my research descriptions; one where it says "Department of Opthalmology" and the other in the description where it says "optimze".

...this is ridiculous. In a competitive field like this they're LOOKING for reasons not to interview...is this going to be one of them?? And what can I do to correct it!?
 
Arashii said:
Alright guys, it's ugly but here's the deal: The night I submitted the ERAS app these two typos kept appearing when I did the "View CV" thing, but I kept going back and fixing them. I figured that it was just a problem with the computer, software, etc. and just fixed them once and for all and submitted.

But now, when I check over my app, the SAME TWO TYPOS ARE THERE! Both are in one of my research descriptions; one where it says "Department of Opthalmology" and the other in the description where it says "optimze".

...this is ridiculous. In a competitive field like this they're LOOKING for reasons not to interview...is this going to be one of them?? And what can I do to correct it!?
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Can't you call ERAS to fix it? I wouldn't invite you if you couldn't spell ophtho.
 
I contacted ERAS; haven't heard back. I swear, this is probably the worst thing that could happen, short of me having a criminal record.

...scramble, here I come.
 
Arashii said:
I contacted ERAS; haven't heard back. I swear, this is probably the worst thing that could happen, short of me having a criminal record.

...scramble, here I come.
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spelling "ophtho" wrong is criminal

j/k, hope you get it fixed
 
I think you're fine. I didn't even initially recognize the typos even though you pointed them out. If they're skimming as I'm anticipating reviewers will do, it will take a lot of luck for their eyes to land right on the typo. If you can't fix it, no worries.
 
I just emailed ERAS and called AAMC. I explained the situation (that the error was always corrected on the entry form, but not on the "View CV" thing). The guy on the phone verified that it was saved and said that this wasn't a computer problem that had been too common. Unfortunately he said that there was nothing they could do (there were like 5 awkward silences while he tried to break the bad news...nice).

So there we have it. I'm f'd. Thanks for the support though guys.
 
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