Rank List fees

[PropoTAL]

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Quick Question: I was wondering when we rank categorical vs advanced programs are they considered two programs on our rank list? I interviewed at 14 anesth programs and 8 prelim/TY so it is quite easy to have >20 on my rank list since I want to put both adv, categorical and a few prelims at the bottom. Each program over 20 has a $30 dollar fee and that adds up fast.

 

[173291]

Quick Question: I was wondering when we rank categorical vs advanced programs are they considered two programs on our rank list? I interviewed at 14 anesth programs and 8 prelim/TY so it is quite easy to have >20 on my rank list since I want to put both adv, categorical and a few prelims at the bottom. Each program over 20 has a $30 dollar fee and that adds up fast.

Someone else correct me if I am wrong, but I think that each categorical and adv. spot count seperately on the rank list, i.e. as two different programs. I know what you mean, because my rank list is suddenly approaching the 20 programs # due to ranking categorical and advanced spots. I have no idea about the seperate pre-lim ranking thing, unless it is a part of your supplemental rank list. I would call the NRMP or email them, if I were you. That could get ridiculously expensive for you. Thankfully my list stops at 19 after the adv spot expansion. I can't even imagine how expensive it would be for someone who interviewed at >14 programs, all of which have categorical and advanced options.

 

[PropoTAL]

People told me to add some of my prelims at the end of my primary list so that just in case if I didn't match into a gas program I would still get a prelim for a year. You can't get a prelim position unless if you match into an advacned first since the match won't recognize a supplemental list. That is why many people put prelims at the bottom of their primary list. Hope that makes sense.

 

[173291]

People told me to add some of my prelims at the end of my primary list so that just in case if I didn't match into a gas program I would still get a prelim for a year. You can't get a prelim position unless if you match into an advacned first since the match won't recognize a supplemental list. That is why many people put prelims at the bottom of their primary list. Hope that makes sense.

Makes sense. In that case, I would DEFINITELY email the NRMP and see how they classify "one program." Good luck!

 

[mmag]

Categorical and advanced programs at the same institution are counted as separate programs as they have separate program numbers. Fees are per program and that's the language used by NRMP.


"Is there a limit to the number of ranks I can submit via the Web?
Technically, there is no limit. Remember, however, there is a $30 charge per program ranked for each program over the first 20. For example, a list of 50 would cost an additional $900"

 

[pjl]

Not on topic, but..
If you sign up for a prelim as the last on your list, and dont match anesthesia, you don't get notified to scramble, so miss that chance at an anesthesia spot. Kinda screws you over, but you do get a better choice of a prelim year. For me that not scrambling chance would not be worth it.

 

[PropoTAL]

Really??? I thought it says that you matched into a one year position which means that you didn't match into anesthesia so you can still scramble on Tuesday. Wow if what your saying is true than I rather not put them at the end of my list.

 

[scotchnwater]

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When I did my rank list (with categorical, advanced and prelims), it told me I had like 23 "ranks" certified (including my prelims) but then only listed 17 or so "programs ranked". Not sure exactly how they delineate the difference between the two, but I'm guessing they're not counting my supplemental rank list against my 20 program limit.

Also, I was led to believe that if you went over your 20 programs, you had to pay extra RIGHT THEN to certify those extra programs. They even made it a point to say that if you then take programs away later, you don't get the money back. As I didn't have to pay any extra money to certify my list (with the 23 "ranks", I can only assume that I'm only being charged for the 17 actual Categorical and Advanced programs listed on my Primary List.

I have no idea about how the Scramble would work if you listed a prelim position on your Primary List and then matched there. If you want to know, I would e-mail Student Affairs (or a CERTAIN chair of a CERTAIN department) and see what they say (but knowing you, I don't think you need to worry about that).