Diltiazem
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Speciality/s applied to: only IM
Med School = Taiwan
Grad Year = 2003
Scores = 99/95/cs passed/82
Research experience= No
Publications= No
Externship/Observership = None;
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 2/0 (no US LORs)
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 = 89
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 40%/60%
No. Invitations (specialties) = 5
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?=1 univ/4 comm
No. of Rejections =did not count
No. of Prematches = Yes (1), but declined
Visa Status = need visa
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble = Matched to the only university program interviewed
Specialty Matched = Internal Medicine
Ranked only 3 programs, matched to the first choice..!!!
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| maoudoody
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what i dont understand why some people with awesome credentials get few interviews where others with lower credentials get more?
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| kris1
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Speciality/s applied to: IM/FM
Med School = India
Grad Year = 2007
Scores = 84/78/pass (No attempts)
Honors:3 gold medals/Excellent grades
Research experience= 6 months
Publications= None
Observership = 2 months
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 1/3
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 = About a 130 plus IM, about 90 FM
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 1:9
No. Invitations (specialties) = 7 IM, 13 FM
No. of Rejections* = Rest of them
No. of Prematches = None
Visa Status = Green Card
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble : MATCHED IN MY NO. 10 CHOICE
Specialty Matched = FM
Spot No. / ROL #: 20
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| angel23
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i dont why all the people on an average hav scores above 95....is it really so?
peopl dont get scores nowadays in 80,s ...is it true???
this post is not at all inspiring for people like me who hav in early 80s and who need visa....
kindly help
are there any people with 80s credentials who got matched....?????
anyone....for moral boost up??????
thanks
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| angel23
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where shud people with a kind of low scores go.....shud they stop applying?????????
kindly help nnl...
thanks
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| Axolotl
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Speciality/s applied to: IM
Med School = COLOMBIA
Grad Year = 2004
Scores = 99/99/PASS/NOT YET, FIRST TRY
Research experience= SOME IN HOME COUNTRY
Publications= 1 PAPER IN US JOURNAL
Externship/Observership = NO/3 MONTHS PRIVATE PRACTICE-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 4 US LOR
Were you certified by 1st of September = NO, OCTOBER
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = NO
How many programs did you apply to = 50
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 3:2 RATIO
No. Invitations (specialties) =22
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= SAME 3:2 RATIO
No. of Rejections* = SOME
No. of Prematches = NONE
Visa Status = J2 CURRENTLY
Match Status= Match
Specialty Matched = IM. UTMB GALVESTON
Spot No. / ROL #: 2 / 14
UTMB WAS MY TOP CHOICE SINCE DAY ONE BECAUSE I LIVE ON THE ISLAND, BUT I PLAYED THE MATCHED AND PUT BAYLOR FIRST KNOWING I DIDN'T HAVE THE SLIGHTEST CHANCE THERE, BUT THAT'S THE WAY IT SHOULD BE PLAYED. ANYONE ELSE MATCHING AT UTMB? PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN BE OF ANY HELP .
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| rezaaa
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Speciality/s applied to: Internal Medicine
Med School = Pakistan
Grad Year = 2005
Scores = 99/99/cs passed
Research experience= No
Publications= No
Externship/Observership = None
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 4 non-US LORs
Were you certified by 1st of September = No (certified by beginning of December)
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No
How many programs did you apply to = around 70
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: 30 University, 30 community aff, 30 community
No. Invitations (specialties) = 2 only
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= Both University
No. of Rejections = all the rest
No. of Prematches = None
Visa Status = need visa. got j1
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble = Matched
Specialty Matched = Internal Medicine
Gosh I only had two interviews. probably cuz of the late CS that really hurt my application. But I got into a univ program with all fellowships so I'm happy: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma city
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| kris1
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Angel23,
You have my story for FM. But, for IM, its tough NOT impossible. Good luck.
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| new_n_lost
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angel23 wrote:
where shud people with a kind of low scores go.....shud they stop applying?????????
kindly help nnl...
thanks
Post # 18,20,22,24,29,30,40 are some of the post where one should take inspiration from. If you are deficient in scores then u can balance your CV by USCE. I think most seniors will agree on this point
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| robin082006
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Year of graduation is a matter. Almost all of my application rejections are due to year of graduation (10 years from graduation, although I look young:nod . 
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| praying4a99
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Mr. Rezaaa
double 99 ... applied to 70 progrmas .... IM .... but only got 2 interviews!!! 
Didn't you apply to any mediocre progrmas?
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| Biggy
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USCE and doing step 3 (a score in the upper 80s is enough..) will increase the number of interviews you get. USCE should be a minimum of 3 months but 6 is ideal. Also keep in mind the most University programs want research, unlike university affiliated programs which like more USCE. Doing some kind of USCE that has a component of research that you can add to your CV is the ideal.
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| match09
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yes, year of graduaation is a big matter ,most of people here who matched are still young . So scared . Any old IMG who matched please share
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| rezaaa
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praying4a99
i did i applied to 30 univ programs, 30 community affiliated and 10 pure community hospitals. i think it was my late CS due to which I didnt get many interviews. also had no usce.
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| papio
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match09,
you took the words out of my mouth!
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| Rafo
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Speciality/s applied to: Pediatrics
Med School = Universidad Nacional de Trujillo - Perú
Grad Year = 2003
Scores = 88/99/88
Research experience= Several, done in my home country
Publications= Posters presented at local meetings, one case report awaiting approval in the US.
Externship/Observership = 6 months of observership total (several places)
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 3 / 1
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 = 37
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: About 80% University
No. Invitations (specialties) = 6
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 3 university, 3 community
No. of Rejections* = 31
No. of Prematches = 3
Visa Status = applying for H-1
Match Status= Matched
Specialty Matched = Pediatrics
Spot No. / ROL #: 1 (University of Colorado!!...Yeah!!  )
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| hecmd23
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Speciality/s applied to: FM
Med School = UST (Philippines)
Grad Year = 2004
Scores = 83/80/pass/75 all first attempt
Research experience= Yep, Rush University
Publications= in the process of publishing
Externship/Observership = 6 months observership
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 3 US LORs/3 Non-US LORs
Were you certified by 1st of September = Yep
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = Yep
How many programs did you apply to = 60
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: probably 50% university, 50 % community
No. Invitations (specialties) = 6
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= 2 universiy, 4 community
No. of Rejections* = can't remember, tons I guess
No. of Prematches = none
Visa Status = applying for H1
Match Status= MATCHED
Specialty Matched = FM
Spot No. / ROL #: My first choice, Wheeling Hospital, WV
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| paheli
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Biggy wrote:
USCE and doing step 3 (a score in the upper 80s is enough..) will increase the number of interviews you get. USCE should be a minimum of 3 months but 6 is ideal. Also keep in mind the most University programs want research, unlike university affiliated programs which like more USCE. Doing some kind of USCE that has a component of research that you can add to your CV is the ideal.
This is so important. I think most people who had a tough/unsuccessful time perhaps did not optimize where they should apply, in order to have greatest chances of matching.
99ers [esp double] may have over-estimated the value of 99 by applying too high, not realizing that the story is not all about the numbers. Programs basically want you to FIT in with them. [No offence to anyone.]
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| praying4a99
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Thank you Rezaaa and Biggy.
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| genbot
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I'm in complete agreement with paheli. Numbers seem to matter only so much. You need to take a look at the big picture. That is most important.
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| Biggy
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paheli wrote:
This is so important. I think most people who had a tough/unsuccessful time perhaps did not optimize where they should apply, in order to have greatest chances of matching.
This is so true. I only applied to only 35 programs. I did not apply to any of the malignant North Eastern US programs, but I also didnt apply to the top dogs either. I applied to places that had happy residents whom had potential to seek fellowship after training. From that I got 12 invites. I'd say thats a pretty high percentage there which leads to both money and time saved from applying and travelling needlessly. Spend a month or so researching and it will save you alot of hassle...
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| lost_in_usa
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Speciality/s applied to: IM/FP/Neuro
Med School = India
Grad Year = 2003
Scores = 85/92/76
Research experience= 1year
Publications= None
Externship/Observership = +1year.
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 4/many.
Were you certified by 1st of September = Yes
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = Yes
How many programs did you apply to = 60IM/30FP/35 Neuro
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: For Im and Fp only community, for Neuro as usual max were Univ.
No. Invitations (specialties) = 4IM/1FP/ None neuro
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= Only Community
No. of Rejections* = Countless
No. of Prematches = None
Visa Status = Need H1
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble : MATCHED.
Specialty Matched = IM
Spot No. / ROL #: My # 1
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| GLO MD
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Guys I would recommend to add:
ROL Lenght
Date of application
Place in which applicant was matched (why hide it now and this would help so that future applicants know the kind of residents that different programs are recruting.
Interviews received: This is very very important!! This way future applicants will know the kind of applicants that programs are interviewing and try to see if they have a good shot while applying.
Lessons learned by applicant or advices for future applicants (I think this would be very beneficial.
I already add this info in my post, I think the purpose of this thread is to be as informative as possible for 2009 match applicants and the more info the better... I wish I had a thread like this last year!
Good luck eyeryone!! and congrats to all my 2008 match buddies!!
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| shpp
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Speciality/s applied to: IM only
Grad Year = IMG, OLD GRAD, 1998
Scores = 87/85/PASS (ALL 1ST ATTEMPTS)
Research experience= yes
Publications= Lots, 5 first authored in good journals
Externship/Observership = 1 mo observership (started in Dec 2007)
No. Of US-LORs / non US-Lors = 4/none, I don't think my home country people even remembers me.
Were you certified by 1st of September = no, late January
Did you have Step 3 by 1st of September = No
How many programs did you apply to = 50
How many were Universitary-programs, Communitary-Affiliated?: All Univ, due to my research experience
No. Invitations (specialties) = 5 IM
How many University vs Community Affiliated invitations?= Only Univ
No. of Rejections* = Countless
No. of Prematches = None
Visa Status = GC
Match Status= Match/prematch/post Scramble : MATCHED.
Specialty Matched = IM
Spot No. / ROL #: My # 1
Edited by shpp on 03/24/08 - 11:43 AM
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| medicus_81
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Agree with GLO MD- let's all of us edit the places we got interview invitations, put names down, I'll edit my post now! It is true, I wish a had a thread like this last year too...
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