uphill
Forum Senior
Topics: 14
Posts: 94
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Speciality/s applied to: IM
Med School = India
Grad Year =2003
Scores = 95/97/90
Research experience= nil
Publications= 3 non peer reviewed journals
Externship/Observership = nil
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 0
Were you certified by 1st of September = yes
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = no result in Feb 08
How many programs did you apply to = 50
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?:mostly community
No. Invitations (specialties) = 12 ,attended 10 ,ranked 5
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 12 community
No. of Rejections* =50-12
No. of Prematches = 1
Visa Status = need H1
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble- Matched
Specialty Matched =IM
Spot No. / ROL #: 2
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| dharjma
Forum Senior
Topics: 11
Posts: 182
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Med School = Ireland
Grad Year = 2007
Scores = 99/99/91
Research experience= 0
Publications= 0
Externship/Observership = 2 months
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 3 / 1
Were you certified by 1st of September = NO, more like Dec 21
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No, got score day before the match
How many programs did you apply to = 68
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: dont remember but if i didnt wanna attend an interview there, i didnt apply. hardly any safety net programs
No. Invitations (specialties) = 9
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 8 univ, 1 comm
No. of Rejections* = 40?
No. of Prematches = 1
Visa Status = H1 required
Match Status= Match
Specialty Matched = IM
Spot No. / ROL #: 2. CCF ohio
Edited by new_n_lost on 03/20/08 - 12:38 PM. Reason: adjusted the font
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| dr.shailu
Forum Senior
Topics: 26
Posts: 192
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Speciality/s applied to: Only Internal Medicine
Med School = FMG
Grad Year = 2006
Scores = 99/99/cs/step 3 awaiting
Research experience= No
Publications= No
Externship/Observership = 1 month observership in pvt office
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors =3 non uS which I used for applying, 1 US lor but got it after applying
Were you certified by 1st of September = No
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No
How many programs did you apply to = 98
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: dont remember
No. Invitations (specialties) = 17 attended 16 ,cancelled 1 university
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 2 uni..13 uni affiliated..1 comm
No. of Rejections* = may be 16
No. of Prematches = No
Visa Status = EAD
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble = Matched
Specialty Matched = Internal Medicine
Spot No. / ROL #: 4.. JCMC,I matched in the state I am living..I am so happy
Edited by dr.shailu on 03/21/08 - 01:01 PM
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| C5a
Forum Senior
Topics: 8
Posts: 139
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Speciality/s applied to: IM
Med School = Caribbean, not big 4
Grad Year = 2007 (December)
Scores = 88/79/P
Research experience= HPV research, none published
Publications=
Externship/Observership =
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 3
Were you certified by 1st of September = No
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No
How many programs did you apply to = 72
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 40/30
No. Invitations (specialties) = 13
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 2 vs 11
No. of Rejections* = the rest
No. of Prematches = 2
Visa Status = US Citizen
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble - Prematched in December 2007
Specialty Matched = IM
Spot No. / ROL #: I attended only 4 interviews. Out of the 13 interview spots, my #1 prematched me. Prematched at one of the Community/Univ affiliated programs, North Carolina
Had 8 months of USCE, Fluent in Spanish (that set me apart I think).
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| cozaar
Forum Newbie
Topics: 4
Posts: 43
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Speciality/s applied to: IM & FM
Med School = Caribbean
Grad Year =2007
Scores = 81/93 (first attempt)
Research experience= Yes
Publications= None
Externship/Observership = None
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 4
Were you certified by 1st of September = No (end of September)
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No
How many programs did you apply to = 50 IM and 20 FM
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 60% community, 40% university
No. Invitations (specialties) = 17 IM invitations, 15 FM invititations
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 4 are University,
No. of Rejections* =33/50 for IM; 5/20 for FM
No. of Prematches = 1
Visa Status = us citizen
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble- Matched
Specialty Matched =IM
Spot No. / ROL #: 2
I ranked only 9 IM programs and matched to my #2--Alameda Med Ctr, CA
Edited by cozaar on 03/21/08 - 10:40 AM
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| arizona_wave
Forum Elite
Topics: 56
Posts: 268
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Speciality/s applied to: IM ( FM very few, as back up)
Med School = IMG
Grad Year =2001
Scores = 90/94/CS pass/ not given step 3 yet( all 1st attempt)
Research experience= none
Publications= none
Externship/Observership = 2 mths clinical and 1 month hospital
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 1 US lor at the time of applying/ 4 non us lor's
Were you certified by 1st of September = yes
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = no
How many programs did you apply to = 70+
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 80% comm, 20% univ
No. Invitations (specialties) = 13, attended 11, ranked 10
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 10 comm+ 3 Univ
No. of Rejections* =
No. of Prematches = none
Visa Status = Green card
Match Status= Matched
Specialty Matched = IM, AZ
Spot No. / ROL #: = 1st
In my experience little bit of everything is needed. In order, according to my experience:
USCE: Externship/ observevrship in a hospital in USA- an absolute must which will give you an edge over other candidates, strongly recmmend that try to do it in the hospital you want to match at.
good scores
Recent graduated- most programs have 3- 5 yr cut off
Visa status
Good communication skills and spoken english ( if you know spanish, many programs on West coast will prefer you)
Edited by arizona_wave on 03/21/08 - 01:00 PM
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| robin082006
Forum Hero
Topics: 471
Posts: 5,119
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Speciality/s applied to: IM only
Med School = IMG
Grad Year =1997 with MD, 2001 with specialist degree, 2005 with Master degree
Scores = 92/92/CS pass/83( all 1st attempt)
Research experience= none
Publications= none
Externship/Observership = 6 moths clinic
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 1 US lor at the time of applying/ 4 non us lor's
Were you certified by 1st of September = yes
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = no, got it at the end of Sep
How many programs did you apply to = 74
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 80% comm, 20% univ
No. Invitations (specialties) = 9, cancelled 1
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 8 comm+ 1 Univ
No. of Rejections* = uncountable, mostly due to year of graduation
Visa Status = Green card
Match Status= PreMatched
Specialty Matched = IM, NY
Spot No. / ROL #: = Accepted prematch at NYMC/Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center
Edited by robin082006 on 03/21/08 - 06:07 PM
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| robin082006
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Topics: 471
Posts: 5,119
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Friends please provide where you matched.
Nothing to hide any more.
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| NeuroToPsych
Forum Newbie
Topics: 0
Posts: 63
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Speciality/s applied to: Psychiatry
Med School = Argentina
Grad Year = 2002
Scores = 98/99/pass/waiting for step 3 scores
Research experience= yes, active
Publications= 1 in pubmed
Externship/Observership = 6 months in US
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 3 US - 1 non US
Were you certified by 1st of September = no, I finished step2 CS in december
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = no
How many programs did you apply to = 40
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: all university
No. Invitations (specialties) = 14
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= all univ.
No. of Rejections* = the rest
No. of Prematches = 6 prematch offers
Visa Status = need visa, my program will sponsor H1b
Match Status= Match
Specialty Matched = Psychiatry
Spot No. / ROL #: 1
EMORY UNIVERSITY
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| Whale
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 11
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Speciality/s applied to: EM, IM, FM
Med School = Iran
Grad Year = 2003
Scores = 94/90/ pass (second attempt)
Research experience= Yes
Publications= Yes
Externship/Observership = Yes
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 4 UsLOR
Were you certified by 1st of September = No
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No ( applied october 24th)
How many programs did you apply to = 50 EM, 50 IM ,10 FM
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: ?
No. Invitations (specialties) = 5
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 2 vs 5
No. of Rejections* = the rest
No. of Prematches = None
Visa Status = J1
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble - Matched
Specialty Matched = Emergency Medicine
Spot No. / ROL #: 4Th
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| kram
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 31
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Speciality/s applied to: Anesthesia and IM
Med School = India
Grad Year = 2007
Scores = 89/96/Pass
Research experience=1 project in India
Publications=None
Externship/Observership =6 months internship
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors =5/0
Were you certified by 1st of September =No
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September =No
How many programs did you apply to =100
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?:20/80
No. Invitations (specialties) =2(Anes)/7(IM)/2(Trans)
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?=1/10
No. of Rejections* =Lots
No. of Prematches =1
Visa Status =EAD
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble Matched
Specialty Matched = Anesthesia
Spot No. / ROL #: 1/9 - UAMS
Edited by kram on 03/20/08 - 04:15 PM
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| Nadi
Forum Newbie
Topics: 4
Posts: 24
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Speciality/s applied to: IM
Med School = Nigeria
Grad Year =2003
Scores = 99/99/Pass. Applied late in mid Oct when CK came out
Research experience= MPH research experience in UK
Publications= MPH dissertation
Externship/Observership = Observership in UK
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 1/3 (UK LOR)
Were you certified by 1st of September = No, mid Dec (CS result in Dec)
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = no, result in Feb
How many programs did you apply to = 110 (100 IM, 10 IM/Psych)
How many were University-programs, Community-Affiliated? half/half I think
No. Invitations (specialties) = 7IM, 2IM/Psych ,attended 5IM only ,prematched at # 1 choice
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 3 Univ, rest Comm Uni Affiliated
No. of Rejections* =about 40
No. of Prematches = 2
Visa Status = need H1
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble- PREMATCHED
Specialty Matched =IM in PA
Spot No. / ROL #: 1
Edited by Nadi on 03/21/08 - 04:40 AM. Reason: update
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| new_n_lost
Politically InCorrect
Topics: 644
Posts: 5,923
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robin082006 wrote:Friends please provide where you matched. Nothing to hide any more.
Yes I agree
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| bearca
Forum Newbie
Topics: 0
Posts: 1
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Been a silent member... until now! Thank you all of you guys 
Speciality/s applied to: IM/FM
Med School = IMG
Grad Year = 1999
Scores = 95/91/pass (all 1st)
Research experience= Yes, but none in US
Publications= 2 abstracts at int'l conferences, done at home
Externship/Observership = No
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 1 USLOR from friend of friend (clearly state the relationship) / 3 non USLORs from home
Were you certified by 1st of September = No, until Nov 07
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No, and not in near future  )
How many programs did you apply to = 100+
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 20%U/80%C
No. Invitations (specialties) = 1IM/1FM
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 1U(FM) vs 1C(IM)
No. of Rejections* = 100+ minus 2 (ha ha, actually the number is 87 - i create a nice Excel file to keep track of them, a bit OC, right?)
No. of Prematches = 0
Visa Status = GC
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble = Match
Specialty Matched = IM (ACMC, Oakland, CA) Quite a few of us in this forum have IVs here, I think
Spot No. / ROL #: 1/2
Man, the more scary it was, the more happy i am now.
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| smal
Forum Guru
Topics: 140
Posts: 727
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Speciality/s applied to: IM (maximum),some FM and some Obgyn
Med School = IMG
Grad Year =2003 with DGO in Obgyn in 2005
Scores = 85/94/pass/81( all 1st attempt)
Research experience= none
Publications= none
Externship/Observership = 6 mths Private clinic-2 places
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 2 US lors at the time of applying/ 4 non us lor's
Were you certified by 1st of September = yes ,But I applied in Sept. end when my application was completely uploaded.I think it was a big mistake.I should've applied even with an incomplete application and thats my advice to all.
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No.
How many programs did you apply to = 163 in all.
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 80% comm, 20% univ
No. Invitations (specialties) = 9, cancelled 1- 6 IM and 3 FM,cancelled 1 FM.
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 8 comm+ 1 Univ
No. of Rejections* = uncountable
Visa Status = EAD
Match Status= Matched
Specialty Matched = UCLA-Kern ,IM
Spot No. / ROL #: = No.2 of 9
Edited by smal on 03/20/08 - 06:55 PM
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| McDreamy
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 7
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Speciality/s applied to: Internal Medicine/ Categorical
Med School = Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico
Grad Year = 2007
Scores = 81 / 75 / pass/ not yet taken/ all first try /
Research experience= None
Publications= 1
Externship/Observership = 12 months at Texas Medical Center
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 4 US Lors
Were you certified by 1st of September = yes
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No, I'm taking it next month or so.
How many programs did you apply to = 100
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 80% University 20% community
No. Invitations (specialties) = 15, attended 13, cancelled rest, ranked 13.
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 10 Universities, Community 5
No. of Rejections* = do the Math
No. of Prematches = 1
Visa Status = J1
Match Status= MATCHED
Specialty Matched = Internal Medicine (categorical)
Spot No. / ROL #: Matched at my number 1 choice/ Texas Tech University at Lubbock.
ROL Lenght: 8
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| RX 135
Forum Elite
Topics: 21
Posts: 486
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please add places u interviewed
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| jazmil
Forum Elite
Topics: 13
Posts: 297
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Speciality/s applied to: IM only
Med School = Nigeria
Grad Year = 2005
Scores = 99/99/pass
Research experience= None
Publications= None
Externship/Observership = None
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 3 Non US
Were you certified by 1st of September = No, I was certified around the end of Oct
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No, haven't done it yet
How many programs did you apply to = 40
How many were University-programs, Community-Affiliated?: About a 40/60 split
Interviews recieved = 11 (attended 8 and ranked 7)
Henry Ford, William Beaumont, SUNY Upstate, SUNY Downstate, Albert Einstein, Washington Hospital Center, Maimonides, St. Lukes - Roosevelt, Michigan State University, Wright State University and Atlanta Medical center. I didn't attend the last three mainly because of scheduling problems (I wanted all my interviews to be in Jan).
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 2 university, 9 uni-affiliated
No. of Rejections* = I lost count
No. of Prematches = 2 pseudo-offers but I didn't follow up on either
Visa Status = None needed
Match Status= Matched
Specialty Matched = IM
Spot No. / ROL #: No. 1
Edited by jazmil on 03/26/08 - 06:46 AM. Reason: Additions and corrections
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| ssrpk
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 153
Posts: 2,783
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Speciality/s applied to: General Surgery (prelim)
Med School = Sindh Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
Grad Year = 2006
Scores = 99/99/ CS passed - Step3 - 79
Research experience= 6 months in Pakistan
Publications= none
Externship/Observership = One month observership at WVU-Charleston memorial (Vascular surgery)
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = One US lor
Were you certified by 1st of September = Yes
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No (just received it last week)
How many programs did you apply to = 72
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: Most of them
No. Invitations (specialties) = 2
- New york medical college - mary immaculate hospital, Jamaica, NY
- Huron Hospital, Cleveland clinic program, Ohio
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 1
No. of Rejections* = sorry, did not count
No. of Prematches = none
Visa Status = need visa (H1-b)
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble - Matched [Huron Hospital]
Specialty Matched = not yet
Spot No. / ROL #: first choice
I was pretty much disappointed with the number of interview calls i received, so much that I started my quest for research work in USA, in neurosurgery (my dream)...and i indeed got quite a few promising calls, and i even started at one the places, but then my visa issues came up, and i had to quit, as the programs were asking me to switch to J1. I was so sure about not matching at that time, that I put all my concentration on finding a research spot.....and while doing so, I found out about pre-residency fellowship positions in neurosurgery, but most of them required a surgical internship....I initiallly liked the idea, but scratched it right away as J1 does not permit that many switch of programs.....however I contacted the two programs where i was invited for the interview and to my surprise they both were willing to sponsor me H-1 given I pass step3 by match....at that time I had only a month to prepare for step3....and I did the best I could, and I am thankful to Allah that i cleared my step3 as well as matched at the program of my choice.
So far all the puzzle seem to fit up, however unlike most others who matched, my quest for residency in my dream field is not over....but I have more than enough time to prove myself.
All thanks to Allah
good luck everyone
Edited by ssrpk on 03/22/08 - 03:01 PM
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| drgeorgie
Forum Senior
Topics: 22
Posts: 149
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Speciality/s applied to: IM only
Med School = India
Grad Year =2005 dec
Scores = 98/99/Pass/89
Research experience=none
Publications= 1 poster presentation in US
Externship/Observership = yes extern x 3months
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 2/2
Were you certified by 1st of September = YES
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = nope, i got it by dec 1st week
How many programs did you apply to = about 80
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated? forgot
No. Invitations (specialties) = around 16 attended only 6
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 3 univ, rest Comm Uni Affiliated
No. of Rejections* = the rest
No. of Prematches = 2
Visa Status = j1
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble- prematched
Specialty Matched =IM in CT.. UConn
Spot No. / ROL #: 1 (that was my first choice anyway)
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| Biggy
Forum Junior
Topics: 11
Posts: 90
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Alright here goes... hope it'll be helpful:
Speciality/s applied to: IM (categorical)
Med School = Europe
Grad Year = 2005
Scores = 235/95, 248/99, CS pass - all first attempt
Research experience= none except at time of iv which I made sure to mention when I met with faculty.
Publications= none
Externship/Observership = about 5 - 6 months of externships(hands on) in Canada at the time of application.
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 3 Canadian LORs
Were you certified by 1st of September = NO!
***BUT YES it was a problem! I noticed others getting SOME ivs (not all) with slightly less creds but many programs now are looking to see a 'yes' at the Certified section. Otherwise your app may get put on hold (this is bad cuz with the amount of apps this year its easy for your app to get lost in all the paperwork that PCs go thru... My advice: be done with your last exam by the middle of august with all your creds verified at that time as well. That way you will be certified by early September. You can push it to mid september to wait for the certification before applying but no later. Is it possible to get ivs without it? YES - I got mine in the end of October... But with the competition out there you just wanna maximize everything in your favor. Onwards...
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = no
How many programs did you apply to = 35 -
yeah I know that doesnt seem like much compared to those who applied to 70 - 100 -150 programs. My strategy? I spent a month researching programs that were IMG friendly and that would probably consider my app. No I didnt apply to super university programs. I wanted a decent program where getting a fellowship is attainable.
My suggestion here is to go to scutwork and check ratings of programs along with the % of FMGs mentioned per program (usually in the atmosphere section). ALSO make use of the SEARCH feature on THIS SITE!!!! I get so annoyed when people ask about programs or info when that SEARCH button at the top right of the screen will get you most of your answers!! I also wanted to be close to Montreal so I applied in the North Eastern section of the US. One last thing, work hard at finding out if a prog sponsors visas. I know its tough but you'll save money in the end...
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: Most were Affiliated.
No. Invitations (specialties) = 12 - but attended 9
1. Caritas Carney - MA (cancelled)
2. Lankenau Hospital - PA
3. Fairview Hospital - OH (cancelled)
4. Rochester General Hospital - NY
5. St.Lukes-Roosevelt - NY
6. Jacobi Hospital - NY
7. Mainmonides - NY
8. New York Downtown Hospital - NY
9. Lincoln Medical Hospital - NY (cancelled)
10. Nassau University - NY
11. Lenox Hill - NY
12. SUNY Downstate (I was wait listed and only got the invite here after calling in December..)
My guess for getting less University invites was probably due to lack of research exp and publications at the time of application. But, the Uni-affiliated and community progs appreciated my hands on Canadian clinical experience.
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= not good at math.
No. of Rejections* = I'll let you do the math here.
No. of Prematches = None
Visa Status = need J1
Match Status= Matched!
Specialty Matched = IM
Spot No. / ROL #: Matched at No.1 spot. ROL length was 7.
I matched at my No.1 at SUNY Downstate - University Hospital of Brooklyn (I was about to put St.Lukes-Roosevelt as No.1 but after weighing all the pros and cons of both programs, SUNY was more suited for my personal needs) Guess that means I will be working with THE MAN - Conrad Fischer!
People ask about calling programs and asking about the "status of their application". Here's my advice.... Dont do this in the 3rd week of september. You'll just annoy most PCs. I did mine in early December. Why? Most programs that invite IMG applicants do so in the end of October. They give them a certain amount of time to reply or cancel. By december they've gone thru their first round of invites. When I called in December, this is what I said, "Hi, I applied to your program about 3 months ago (3 months IS a long time to wait for a response..) and I have yet to hear anything from you.. and your program is one that Im highly interested in..." they'll get the hint and look you up. As it turns out, I was wait listed at SUNY but after calling on December 20th I got an invite the next day! And this is where I matched!! Must have been due to my interviewing skills, honestly... but I'll leave that for another post 
Hope this was helpful!
Biggy
Edited by Biggy on 04/01/08 - 09:11 AM. Reason: Changed the Font
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| mph
Forum Elite
Topics: 19
Posts: 341
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Speciality/s applied to: IM
Grad Year = 2004
Scores = 99/99/92
Research experience= Epi. studies mostly
Publications= around 10 - 12 papers in local or international journals
Externship/Observership = Clerkship 1, Visiting physician 2, Fellowship 1
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 3/2
Were you certified by 1st of September = Yes
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = Ya
How many programs did you apply to = 65
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: Around 3:1
No. Invitations (specialties) = 35+
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 2:1
No. of Rejections* = 12 ( doesnt include no-repsonse)
No. of Prematches = around 15
Visa Status = No visa, want H1 bcz government policy
Match Status= Matched
Specialty Matched = IM
Spot No. / ROL #: No.1 / YNHH
Every one knows my No.1 is Bayview, but they only give J1, but I m still SUPER happy about this mission impossible done.
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| belacba
Forum Newbie
Topics: 2
Posts: 6
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Speciality/s applied to: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Med School = UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CORDOBA - ARGENTINA
Grad Year = 2005
Scores = 96/99/passed/ all 1st attempt/ I had my scores ready
Research experience= little
Publications= one poster in Argentina
Externship/Observership = 3 months in private practice
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 3 US-LORs
Were you certified by 1st of September = no (I started applying on Nov 14th!!!)
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = no
How many programs did you apply to = 31
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 50/50
No. Invitations (specialties) = 6
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= all com/univ
No. of Rejections* = 5
No. of Prematches = 0
Visa Status = F2 (dependent)
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble: MACHED
Specialty Matched = IM
Spot No. / ROL #: MATCHED AT #1 CHOICE
ROL Length: 6
I was a late applicant. I start applying on Nov 14th. At these point many programs were not accepting more applications or were not reviewing them... So I made a huge program list and called all of them asking if they were still reviewing applications. After this process I chose 31 programs of my interest and sent my application. I received 6 interview invitations. I ranked all of them. AND I MATCHED AT #1 CHOICE!!
I am so happy!
:nodo not hesitated on email me if you are from Argentina... (belenmenucci@gmail.com)
I am really thankfull to this forum!! You helped me so much!!
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| belacba
Forum Newbie
Topics: 2
Posts: 6
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I matched in Good Samaritan Hospital - Baltimore
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| Drtweetie
Forum Elite
Topics: 17
Posts: 301
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Speciality/s applied to: Internal Medicine
Med School = FMG
Grad Year = 2007
Scores = 86/91/cs passed
Research experience= Yes
Publications= No
Externship/Observership = I completed 2 years of clinical rotations in US hospitals
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 4 US LORs
Were you certified by 1st of September = No (certified by beginning of October)
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No
How many programs did you apply to = 60
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 30% University, 70% community
No. Invitations (specialties) = 19 invitations, attended 15
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?=6 university
No. of Rejections =25
No. of Prematches = Yes (2)
Visa Status = US citizen
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble = Matched
Specialty Matched = Internal Medicine
ROL: ranked 7 programs; matched to my #1 program--St. Mary Medical Center, CA
Edited by Drtweetie on 03/21/08 - 02:01 PM
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