Residency program lists

[goldengate]

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I was wondering if anyone has used these lists that show you various program criteria such as min USMLE score, attempts allowed, USCE req, % IMGs, etc....there is one site that is free, fmgamerica.com, but I wonder if the lists there are updated and reliable...there are other sites that you have to pay, such as img-interactive.com and matcharesident.com...and probably many others. I personally like Match A Resident's customized lists, but they are so expensive! Has anyone used these services when deciding where you are qualified to apply?

 

[f_w]

They are a scam.

Do your footwork, apply, take your chances.

 

[Shah_Patel_PT]

They are a scam.

Do your footwork, apply, take your chances.

So you are saying they are "cooking the books?" How are you so sure...have you had a prior bad experience?? I would like to know more about this...

 

[goldengate]

Anyone else? I'm thinking of investing the $$$ on something like MAR, which looks reliable to me, and that way I can focus my efforts/money on programs I have a higher chance of getting an interview. I suppose you can do the work yourself, depending on how informative the websites and program coordinators are. And to go through 460 FP and 180 Psych programs on your own sounds like quite a task.

 

[Shah_Patel_PT]

Anyone else? I'm thinking of investing the $$$ on something like MAR, which looks reliable to me, and that way I can focus my efforts/money on programs I have a higher chance of getting an interview. I suppose you can do the work yourself, depending on how informative the websites and program coordinators are. And to go through 460 FP and 180 Psych programs on your own sounds like quite a task.

Although the authenticity of these sites cannot be established, if you still have not started ERAS....I would use the lists and quickly apply.