Setting up rotations - resources other than Frieda/VSAS

[Osteosaur]

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So I've been sending out emails to coordinators trying to set up my 4th year rotations in FM. Maybe its just because of the time of year, but I really haven't heard back from anyone despite sending out 10 emails so far (i started 2 weeks ago). Everyone told me VSAS was terrible, so mostly I've been reaching out to coordinators after looking up programs on Frieda. Might be a matter of being patient but I'm getting pretty pretty nervous, as most people surely are.

I was pretty much reaching out with, "I am soon to be a 4th year medical student at XXX university, hoping to specialize in FM. I was very much interested in doing a rotation at your program, would you happen to be accepting students this year?"

Is there something I'm overlooking with my search strategy?

 

[7331poas]

So I've been sending out emails to coordinators trying to set up my 4th year rotations in FM. Maybe its just because of the time of year, but I really haven't heard back from anyone despite sending out 10 emails so far (i started 2 weeks ago). Everyone told me VSAS was terrible, so mostly I've been reaching out to coordinators after looking up programs on Frieda. Might be a matter of being patient but I'm getting pretty pretty nervous, as most people surely are.

I was pretty much reaching out with, "I am soon to be a 4th year medical student at XXX university, hoping to specialize in FM. I was very much interested in doing a rotation at your program, would you happen to be accepting students this year?"

Is there something I'm overlooking with my search strategy?

Everywhere I have looked explicitly states that I have to use VSAS. These are mostly university programs though.

 

[Osteosaur]

Everywhere I have looked explicitly states that I have to use VSAS. These are mostly university programs though.

Could be DOs have a tougher time getting seen on VSAS. I mean I'm definitely using it for programs that want it, but was advised there were a lot that don't list on VSAS and to reach out directly.

Just not sure if there is anything else to be doing.

 

[getfat]

clinician nexus is helpful if you are in the SE.