One Poster, Multiple Presentation Places

[SirCuneus]

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I have a poster that I published and I presented it at two conferences, and once at my medical school for our student research day, for a total of 3 poster presentations.

I already submitted my ERAS and I recorded it as one presentation, since I didn't want programs to view it as "fluff" in the application, since it was the exact same poster all 3 times. I did include the most prestigious program it was accepted to be presented at, as the other two would accept almost anything.

Should I worry about this being counted as 1 presentation when I should've given myself credit for 3? Or should I be confident that all 3 presentations would've looked like fluff on my app. Please, any advice and/or comfort is appreciated!

 

[sore eye asses]

I did the opposite of you. was concerned about the fluff, but in the end each meeting required travel and presentation in front of a large group. I figure that deserves mention. maybe it'll bite me in the ass, but i'm keeping it as three.

 

[gluon999]

I already submitted my ERAS and I recorded it as one presentation, since I didn't want programs to view it as "fluff" in the application, since it was the exact same poster all 3 times. I did include the most prestigious program it was accepted to be presented at, as the other two would accept almost anything.

How did you already submit ERAS? Doesn't it open Sept. 1st?

 

[SirCuneus]

Yeah, I was afraid someone would say that it deserved mention...I suppose that's why it's weighing on my mind so heavily. I did have to travel to Vegas for the other presentation that I didn't mention. I'm kicking myself in the butt right now for not putting it.

You can submit the CV, u just can't apply to programs until Sept 1.

 

[Rogue Synapse]

What's the benefit in "submitting" it before you can apply to programs? Just curious. What if something changes? What am I missing?

 

[Ariee]

nothing. some ppl just like to have a sense of completion. it's not a big deal. 🙂

op, dont' worry, it won't hurt you get or not get interviews, just make sure to mention it during the interview is what i would say.

g'luck all

 

[SirCuneus]

I hope it doesn't affect my chances of getting interviews, after all, I'm going for dermatology. But I'll have to mention it in the interviews.

I should've waited to submit it, but I felt I had it all done and wanted to be done with it...stupid mistake. I should've let it stir in my head a little longer. But what's done is done. I shouldn't worry about this anymore.

 

[Ariee]

Since you're going for derm, have you considered following up with e-mail? For example, submit your application and attach a word document in an email to the residency program coordinator adding whatever you may have missed and ask for it to be submitted in your application. Personally, I would only do this if there was more than the presentation at different locations for you to add to your application, b/c it may make you look a little silly, however I think/think/think that interviews at some of the prestigous places is assigned by a point system and you have to have a certain no. of points to get that interview. If you think your application is SOLID without the 2 presentations that you opted not to include, then don't worry about it too much, but if it's not, I would seriously e-mail the residency coordinators, why-not?

Attdg's/PD's- is this a bad idea? Would it go against the applicant?

G'luck future Dermatologist!

P.S. Talk to your school as well about what I suggested, they should be able to offer good insight. They'll know better than I 🙂.

 

[gluon999]

I hope it doesn't affect my chances of getting interviews, after all, I'm going for dermatology. But I'll have to mention it in the interviews.

I should've waited to submit it, but I felt I had it all done and wanted to be done with it...stupid mistake. I should've let it stir in my head a little longer. But what's done is done. I shouldn't worry about this anymore.

Where exactly is the submit button in ERAS? I can't find it.

 

[Ariee]

Where exactly is the submit button in ERAS? I can't find it.

Gluon999- the OP means the certify button to finally submit your CV. When you go to view my CV/CAF at the bottom it says application not yet submitted/certified. You have to certify it so that you verify everything you've listed on your CV is true...

G'luck,
A

 

[SirCuneus]

Ariee,

Thanks for that suggestion, I'll do that. That just helped me out a bunch. You know, you can't help but think that if you left out a few important details and it cost you an interview, that there goes your chances. It all boils down to this application.

How will the programs view the content if it's included in my personal statement instead?

 

[Ariee]

How will the programs view the content if it's included in my personal statement instead?

Hey SirCuneus,

YW. Glad to help. Um, I don't know all the answers, I'm at the same stage as you. But I would suspect that the PS is for writing about yourself, not to bring up something you've missed. There are a few ways to approach this: somehow mention it so slightly in your PS eg. "I look forward to having a role as an academic dermatologest at your residency program. I have already kick-started my career this way and look forward to presenting xyz at xyz." I don't know that kinda sounds silly...But if you're really worried about getting the interviews and the point system, contact the res coordinator with an e-mail expressing your UTMOST interest in the program and say I just wanted to add this word-document of future presentation dates/presentations to my application, etc...Ack, I dont' really know, but I think that's what I'd do if I was in your shoes.

A

 

[gluon999]

Gluon999- the OP means the certify button to finally submit your CV. When you go to view my CV/CAF at the bottom it says application not yet submitted/certified. You have to certify it so that you verify everything you've listed on your CV is true...

G'luck,
A

Aha! I see. Thanks and good luck.

 

[Rogue Synapse]

Certifying and submitting are two different things. Certifying is like signing the statement on the front of your shelf exam - that you are being honest and everything you are putting is true. It can be done before you're finished with your application. I actually "certified" my application six weeks ago before I really began working on it so I wouldn't forget to do it. Submitting is actually entering your application in its final form (well, the final CAF anyway) into ERAS. The button to submit your application is under home screen for the application tab, under the options "View my CAF" and "View my CV".