Which thread?Some people in Reddit reported receiving phone calls for FM pretty much right after 3PM. Others stated getting some for prelim, some programs reach out through ERAS, others reported getting texts followed by FaceTime IV.
Which thread?Some people in Reddit reported receiving phone calls for FM pretty much right after 3PM. Others stated getting some for prelim, some programs reach out through ERAS, others reported getting texts followed by FaceTime IV.
Official SOAP thread 2020Which thread?
How many interviews did you get this year?YOG 2012; 228, 233, CS Pass (2nd attempt), Not done Step 3
How many interviews did you get this year?Non US IMG - dont need visa. YOG 2014. Scores 215 step 1, 230 CK, Step 3 done - all 1st attempt. Chances for SOAP?
Applied to 35 categorical IM/Prelim/Transitional programs
0How many interviews did you get this year?
Applied late, only to 8 programs. got 1 interview!How many interviews did you get this year?
Very nice only 8 and you got 1 interview. I didn’t get anyApplied late, only to 8 programs. got 1 interview!
what were your credentials?Very nice only 8 and you got 1 interview. I didn’t get any
2014, 21*, 22*, passwhat were your credentials?
it is 5pm, still no call.............any chance they are still calling people?
the sameNot sure, no calls or emails either.
People saying COVID-19 is slowing things down. That makes NO sense. lol
It does make a little since. A lot of people are not congregating to review applications like they would normally.People saying COVID-19 is slowing things down. That makes NO sense. lol
Would you be able to share your stats, AMG or IMG, specialty you matched into and what you did differently to increase your chances of matching in this cycle?If anyone needs to talk I'm here too.
I'm an AMG who didn't match at all last year and didn't match or SOAP into any program last year. Somehow did this year.
Whatever you guys need please let me know.
People saying COVID-19 is slowing things down. That makes NO sense. lol
Would you be able to share your stats, AMG or IMG, specialty you matched into and what you did differently to increase your chances of matching in this cycle?
Congratulations on matching!! Thank you so much for all the information.AMG(DO)...... I had 2 (COMLEX) board exam failures and on the repeats I passed with 400-500 range . Did not take Step 1 but got 225 on step 2.
I learn what specialty I matched to on Friday(I applied IM/FM. mostly community programs in NorthEast/Midwest region/).
In the year I did research at an affiliated hospital with my school(finished 1 paper). I tore my ACL early last summer , and on injury leave from research studied for COMLEX 3(2 months) with a 450(Passing is a 400). I thought the world( and my career) was over despite the passed Level 3.
Since August I switched to more clinical work(a scribe for a FM physician who gave me extra responsibilities to simulate being a resident. I've been working for him 3-4 days a week until now. I now think this might have pushed me over into the match since it was valuable patient experience(writing notes, taking vitals, med reconciliation) that a residency might like to see.
I got 4 interviews this year and ranked them all.
The important thing is to not lose hope.
damn it, my phone started ringing off, I ran into my room and saw it calling from oklahoma. I was so excited and picked up the call right away. Then a familiar female computer voice started, "thank you for choosing visa service." Scam call............so disappointed..................................
I know it slows things down.People saying COVID-19 is slowing things down. That makes NO sense. lol
sucks, cause the 1st round is tomorrow 12pm sharp.I know it slows things down.
Many hospitals are having multiple covid meetings in a single day.
Grats @theosteoblasts - I was rooting for you. Let us know if you matched IM or FM.
Programs can call late at night - I would say up to 10 PM. I'm sure there are outliers, but adcom does need sleep at some point. Keep in mind there's lots of applications. Programs try to get through as many as possible and there are filters - so if you don't match this year, see what is holding you back. YOG, IMG vs AMG, red flags such as step failures (one is not a big deal in a non-competitive program, however multiple is going to hold you back).
Pay attention to application requirements (some places don't sponsor visas - don't waste time/money applying). Look at your letter writers and do well in rotations to get the best letters possible. I know it sucks but try to get new letters. LoR from 3+ years ago don't look great and makes one think you don't have any recent clinical experience or you haven't done anything noteworthy lately. If you didn't match in a competitive specialty this year, take a hard look at your stats, compare to the national average, and reconsider what you really want - to be a physician in a specialty you may learn to love, or not to be a physician at all possibly if you keep trying the same things. Each year after graduation hurts your chances at matching unless you've done something significant to beef it up such as transitional year with an excellent LoR from your PD, more clinical experience/shadowing. Consider reaching out to programs that you want to be at and see if they do shadowing. That's a great way to get your foot in the door and show interest.
Good luck guys. Try to get some sleep tonight.
hey man, would you have any input on my situation....put it a few posts above. I would really appreciate it
Thank you man, to be honest with you these programs emailed me and told me that they would/could not rank without a Level 1, Level 2-Ce, Level-2 PE by February 21st. Of these 3 I only had 2 and unfortunately it was delayed to my father having a stroke. I am worried, I want residency this year but so far nada. Scramble maybe?Have any programs reached out to you? If not, it's not looking great at this point, as most of the calls/contact would have been yesterday and today. The late scores would hurt you but not be a killer as an AMG. 7 Interviews mean you look good on paper but you the fact you're soaping means you didn't impress in person as much. It's possible that you ended up in the middle of a rank list at multiple places or did not rank at all. Did any of the places you applied to end up soaping for spots? If yes, that means you ended up on a DNR (do not rank) list. Realistically, I'd be looking at your interview skills and have someone you trust to give you brutally honest feedback. Have your ducks in a row next year, beef up your application, apply broadly next year and you should be fine. Figure out IM or FM, and if you decide to apply to both, make sure you tailor your FM app to FM.
that's what we needI'm just thinking how coronavirus might play out with the match over the next few months. Step 2 CS is all cancelled for the next month, and possibly longer if things don't clear up. Visa department closures and air travel restrictions might stop FMGs from coming over depending on how long this takes to clear up. ECFMG is supposedly working from home still, but whether or not everyone gets certified before July 1st might still be in the air.
The scramble might matter a lot more this year than past years depending on how this virus plays out.
I wouldn't be surprised if hundreds of PGY-1 positions possibly open up over the next few months.
Yes, 1 IM callDoes anyone even know anyone who got calls for Internal medicine so far?
Yes, 1 IM call
Sorry my bad!. US-IMG.Hey, are you an AMG? IMG? US? Non-US?