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2016 Internal Medicine Residency Matching Applicants

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#1 · (Edited)
Hello,!! PLEASE COPY THE LAST LIST OF APPLICANTS AND INSERT YOUR CREDENTIAL AND PASTE IT!!!

(to look something like this:

Volkmann- 245/258/pending/3mn obs
Dr2016-229/242/1st/2015/8month USCE
Nd0007-241/221/1st/2011/3M obbise/3 LOR/

Visa required/or did not post:

MishkaMD-249/253/pass/2015grad/5m obs/1 pub
Dr. Lacune-222/230/pass/2008grad/2 obs/
Brain15-245/259/pending/2012grad/1mn exte)

Lets start this thread for all of us who are going for this upcoming match in 2016

And good Luck to All of US this MATCH!!!:plz::plz::plz::plz::plz:
 
#3 ·
Steps For MATCH

Here are the steps to getting your MyERAS ready for the Match:
1. Token
a. Starting June 23rd, 2015 go to ECFMG website, go to your OASIS and click ERAS support section at left hand bottom and choose to buy a Residency Token. The token is valid for the match year.
2. AAMC
a. After purchasing the Token you will get a special serial number. Go to AAMC website and register it. This will give you access to MyERAS profile in order to begin updating your profile with information and documents for the upcoming match.
3. Filling out your ERAS profile
a. You will be prompted to fill in some general information at first, such as your school, date of graduation, whether you require visa or not and etc.
b. Within that same application you will also fill out your CV by adding experiences and writing how many hours you have done and small descriptions of what you have done during that time.
i. N.B. Work experience is everything that was a rotation, observership, clinical teaching. Volunteer experience is pretty much everything else (clubs, being part of societies, workshops, etc). There will also be a separate section for research.
4. Document Upload
a. Letters of Recommendation (MyERAS)
i. This is about generating PDF's to send to those who will write them and upload on your behalf. If you are an IMG and have non-waived letters, upload them via OASIS.
ii. You have two choices: waived or non-waived. Non-waived letters are simply uploaded by you. "Waived" letter means that you don't get to see the letter and it is uploaded by the person who is recommending you. These letters are considered much stronger. Starting last year, AAMC introduced the concept of waived letters being submitted online via a secure network. The process works as such: you go on your MyERAS profile and click on the documents section. There you carry out a request for a letter of recommendation but filling out the name of the person who is recommending you and their position. After you click below tp authorize the generation of PDF file. This file contains instructions for the letter write on how to upload the letter succesfully on your behalf. Send this PDF to your letter write and have them follow the steps. As a suggestion, these letters may take up to two weeks to process, so get them done early! You will be able to check if they have en uploaded by checking your ERAS section in OASIS.

b. Other documents (upload via OASIS in the ERAS section)
i. They are you LOR's, your transcripts, your CV, your passport photograph, your personal statement and MSPE
1. If you are an IMG, generally MPSE is uploaded by you. If you are an AMG, the school will upload them on your behalf. MSPE's are released after October 1st, 2015.
5. Search and Select your programs by Clicking on "Programs" Tab. You can search them by AAMC or NRMP ID or even by location.
a. You should have a good idea of where you want to apply to by now.
b. The best resource for research is FREIDA. Go to FREIDA, and set your own filters. After selecting the programs, try visiting their website to find out any requirements which may cost you an automatic disqualification from the game. Pay close attention to programs that don't sponsor visas. Remember, It is always best to check their websites and request any addition information first hand, then to trust lists people created years ago.
c. Try to do this step before July, as it will save you lots of time!
6. Click on "Programs" tab and click on each program and check boxes in order attach the necessary documents to them.
a. These include LORs, Photo, and your USMLE transcripts.
b. NOTE! Your USMLE transcripts can only be checked when the application season opens on September 1st, 2015. There is a one time fee of 65$ I believe that will be included in your final invoice.

7. On September 15th, 2015, go to your programs list and check the box next to each program. Scroll down and complete the steps to make the payment. Once you have paid, wait to receive your confirmation.
a. To kill 2 birds with one stone: After you have completed the payment, go to NRMP website and register for the match. It is a one time 65$ fee. This will come in handy in February, when you will do your ranking.

8. You can check the status of your ERAS application for each program in ADTS, which is located on the top right bar next to "Messages."

9. Now the wait begins. You will get notifications to your e-mail and ERAS "Messages" section for interviews and rejections!
 

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2012 grad
Step 1 245
Step 2 259
CS pending

-1 month externship with a clinical proffessor of medicine. 1 LOR so far. Planning to get at least 2 more

Also did one month elective in Canada in pulmonology at hospt affiliated with McGill uni( dont know if that will help?)
- 4 publications in home country journals. 2 as first author.
- 3 research presentations

Good luck everyone!
 
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#14 ·
2012 grad
Step 1 245
Step 2 259
CS pending

-1 month externship with a clinical proffessor of medicine. 1 LOR so far. Planning to get at least 2 more

Also did one month elective in Canada in pulmonology at hospt affiliated with McGill uni( dont know if that will help?)
- 4 publications in home country journals. 2 as first author.
- 3 research presentations

Good luck everyone!
Greetings brain15. When did you do your Step 2CS??
 
#13 ·
!!!PLEASE POST YOUR CREDENTIAL IN THIS FORMAT AND REPOST!!!

Green Card/Citizen
Volkmann- 245/258/pending/3mn obs

Visa required/or did not post:
MishkaMD-249/253/pass/2015grad/5m obs/1 pub
Dr. Lacune-222/230/pass/2008grad/2 obs/
Brain15-245/259/pending/2012grad/1mn extern/
 
#27 · (Edited)
updated list

Green Card/Citizen

Volkmann- 245/258/pending/3mn obs
Dr2016-229/242/1st/2015/8month USCE
Nd0007-241/221/1st/2011/3M obbise/3 LOR/

Visa required/or did not post:

MishkaMD-249/253/pass/2015grad/5m obs/1 pub
Dr. Lacune-222/230/pass/2008grad/2 obs/
Brain15-245/259/pending/2012grad/1mn extern/
methionine-235/251/pending/2012 grad/2 Month USCE(by June)
c0de-252/242/1st/2013/2 obssie/3 LOR/3 Pubs
medico one -242/248/1st/2014/3 Obssie/ 4 LORS/ 3 Pub
bigmedicalworld -241/265/pending/2015/
 
#28 ·
2016 match

Volkmann- 245/258/pending/3mn obs
Dr2016-229/242/1st/2015/8month USCE
Nd0007-241/221/1st/2011/3M obbise/3 LOR/

Visa required/or did not post:

MishkaMD-249/253/pass/2015grad/5m obs/1 pub
Dr. Lacune-222/230/pass/2008grad/2 obs/
Brain15-245/259/pending/2012grad/1mn extern/
methionine-235/251/pending/2012 grad/2 Month USCE(by June)
c0de-252/242/1st/2013/2 obssie/3 LOR/3 Pubs
medico one -242/248/1st/2014/3 Obssie/ 4 LORS/ 3 Pub
bigmedicalworld -241/265/pending/2015/[/QUOTE]
AmreshKumar-229/234/pending/2012grad/1m obs
 
#29 ·
Volkmann- 245/258/pending/2010grad/3mn obs
Dr2016-229/242/1st/2015/8month USCE
Nd0007-241/221/1st/2011/3M obbise/3 LOR/

Visa required/or did not post:

MishkaMD-249/253/pass/2015grad/5m obs/1 pub
Dr. Lacune-222/230/pass/2008grad/2 obs/
Brain15-245/259/pending/2012grad/1mn extern/
methionine-235/251/pending/2012 grad/2 Month USCE(by June)
c0de-252/242/1st/2013/2 obssie/3 LOR/3 Pubs
medico one -242/248/1st/2014/3 Obssie/ 4 LORS/ 3 Pub
bigmedicalworld -241/265/pending/2015/
AmreshKumar-229/234/pending/2012grad/1m obs[/QUOTE]
 
#34 ·
Volkmann- 245/258/pending/3mn obs
Dr2016-229/242/1st/2015/8month USCE
Nd0007-241/221/1st/2011/3M obbise/3 LOR/


Visa required/or did not post:

MishkaMD-249/253/pass/2015grad/5m obs/1 pub
Dr. Lacune-222/230/pass/2008grad/2 obs/
Brain15-245/259/pending/2012grad/1mn extern/
methionine-235/251/pending/2012 grad/2 Month USCE(by June)
c0de-252/242/1st/2013/2 obssie/3 LOR/3 Pubs
medico one -242/248/1st/2014/3 Obssie/ 4 LORS/ 3 Pub
bigmedicalworld -241/265/pending/2015/2 years USCE/3 LORs
AmreshKumar-229/234/pending/2012grad/1m obs
 
#35 ·
IMG/ 2014 grad/ Step 1 235/ step 2CK pending / CS: pass 1st attempt/ Step 3: will try to attempt before Sep 15th/ 3 Month Uni electives / 2 month uni externship/ 2 abstracts published in Circulation/ Posters presented in AHA as first author / 2 Publications/ Working on 3rd along with CK prep/ 4 LORs

I'm hoping to do good in CK. What are my chances? :/
 
#36 ·
I applied last year. Did not match.

My credentials:
Step 1 - 231
Step 2 CK - 236
Step 2 CS - pass
Step 3 - 229
No attempts on any of the exams.
YoG - 2011
USCE - Total 5 months. 2 months observership and 3 months externship.
Other clinical experience - in Pakistan and 1 month observership at the Toronto General Hospital (affiliated with University of Toronto)
LoRs - 4 US LoRs; 1 acknowledgment letter from Canada and 3 Pakistani LoRs.
Research - currently volunteering as clinical research assistant.
Visa - Canadian citizen; require J1/H1

I don't know whether I should continue pursuing IM or switch to Pediatrics/Family Medicine.

Suggestions welcome!
Thanks!
 
#37 ·
hello
how many IVs you had last year

Good luck on this match
I applied last year. Did not match.

My credentials:
Step 1 - 231
Step 2 CK - 236
Step 2 CS - pass
Step 3 - 229
No attempts on any of the exams.
YoG - 2011
USCE - Total 5 months. 2 months observership and 3 months externship.
Other clinical experience - in Pakistan and 1 month observership at the Toronto General Hospital (affiliated with University of Toronto)
LoRs - 4 US LoRs; 1 acknowledgment letter from Canada and 3 Pakistani LoRs.
Research - currently volunteering as clinical research assistant.
Visa - Canadian citizen; require J1/H1

I don't know whether I should continue pursuing IM or switch to Pediatrics/Family Medicine.

Suggestions welcome!
Thanks!
 
#38 ·
Volkmann- 245/258/pending/3mn obs
Dr2016-229/242/1st/2015/8month USCE
Nd0007-241/221/1st/2011/3M obbise/3 LOR/


Visa required/or did not post:

MishkaMD-249/253/pass/2015grad/5m obs/1 pub
Dr. Lacune-222/230/pass/2008grad/2 obs/
Brain15-245/259/pending/2012grad/1mn extern/
methionine-235/251/pending/2012 grad/2 Month USCE(by June)
c0de-252/242/1st/2013/2 obssie/3 LOR/3 Pubs
medico one -242/248/1st/2014/3 Obssie/ 4 LORS/ 3 Pub
bigmedicalworld -241/265/pending/2015/2 years USCE/3 LORs
AmreshKumar-229/234/pending/2012grad/1m obs
addictedusmle-235/pending/pass/2014grad/3 Month Uni electives / 2 month uni externship/ 2 abstracts published in Circulation/ Posters presented in AHA as first author /2 Publications/4 LORs
mpq357-231/236/pass/229/2011grad/5mn USCE
 
#41 ·
Hello everyone! I need an advice, I am done with my step 1 and step 2 ck with good scores 245+. I am 2014 graduate. Is it prudent for me to wait a year before applying to the match as next year I wont be needing a visa? Given the fact that i can also apply in the coming match. I am so confused and don't know what to do. Please can anyone give me a sincere opinion that waiting one year for green card is worth the wait keeping in view all the j1 and h1 restrictions? i greatly appreciate any inputs.
 
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