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  #1

Lets start a thread ,"who applied last year and didnot match

What were the deficiencies in the applications,interviews and rank order list.And now what new tools have u taken to ace this MATCH..

We wll all learn from the mistakes and will try to avoid them and Will PRAY FOR EVERY ONE TO GET MATCH.


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  #2

I love your idea! hope to see a lot of inputs I think that there is no better way to learn than from mistakes, and it will help so that no one else repeats them. Great idea!!!

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  #3

nod,

Thanks ,that was whatt I was thinking


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  #4

I was one of tem, I think I did not succeed bcos I was aiming 2 high.

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  #5

Harry99

I think when u have realised your mistake ,and decided to learn from it.U will definitely Get matched this time.As we all are here to pray for every one.

Will u please mind telling your credentials,and elaborate more ,Were u offerd preamtch last year or what happened?

your input is appreciated


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  #6

Hi,
Me too in the same condition..
Mine were I think,
applied late, wanted visa,
didn't have step 3,
Long gap in Clinical experience, Old graduate, may be aimed high
May be didn't prepare for the Interviews well.




  #7

applied late december to a few programs so i would be eligible for the scramble ... didnt work out!

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  #8

applied late in mid october with only Usmle step 1 now I applied early with step 1 step ck and step 2 cs all passed

  #9

So uptill now few reasons we found are

-Late applying

-incomplete application

-lack of prep for interviews.

and aiming high


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Allah he Allah kia kero, Allah he say dara kero!!!!

  #10

So uptill now few reasons we found are

-Late applying

-incomplete application

-lack of prep for interviews.

and aiming high


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Allah he Allah kia kero, Allah he say dara kero!!!!

  #11

and reject prematches

I have a friend who refused 3 prematch offers then finally unmatched.

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  #12

How can we prepare well for interviews especially for the medical questions part?
Thank you.

  #13

and reject prematches

I have a friend who refused 3 prematch offers then finally unmatched.




thats one cold day in hell,...


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Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes...... Mahatma Gandhi

  #14

Applied inadequately last year - only to 12 programs in and around chicago area and wisconsin due to personal reasons.
Wasn't ECFMG certified at the time of applying. No step 3 scores by the interview time.
Additionally, was looking for H1 sponsor.


  #15

Hi atticus,

how late did u apply last yr? How many programs did u apply to last yr?

Thanks

  #16

great idea salmonella!i have been following your thread.i think some very important points have come forward.







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