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  1. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Hello, I have recently acquired a new job as an MA (Medical Assistant) and wondering if I should email programs that I interviewed in to let them know of my new job. Would it do good or harm? I know it should sound good that I am being productive while waiting for the Match results but I'm...
  2. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Hi, Where do I get the invitation, in my email or in myeras account? and is it like the rejection email or different than that? Please help
  3. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Should we let the pd know about how we are ranking them? And what if we tell to all of them that we are ranking them first?
  4. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Hi guyz.. I realized yesterday that I forgot to write thank you email to one of the prelim programs where I interviewed in mid December.. I know dats such a stupid thing knowing d fact that as it is it's so hard to match in prelim. But I think I ll write an email now dat I hv finished all my...
  5. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Hi everyone, I finished with my interview and I was wondering if it's a good idea to send a 'thank you' email or a hand written card? I thought email is the way to go but I have read so many different opinions online. I would appreciate your input on this. What is the usual trend these...
  6. IMG Residency Match Forum
    hey everybody, hope the match is going well for you. I was advised by some friends to send letters if interest to the programs that I interviewed in (which are not many) by the time of ranking stating that I'm interested in them especially after speaking with residents there that I knew (which...
  7. IMG Residency Match Forum
    how much weight do statements like the following hold : - "I think more clinical experience would be good for you" from a PD (does it mean NO) - "You're a great fit here, be sure to rank us high" from a PC - "it would be an honor to train you" from a PD - "this is the place for you" from a PD...
  8. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Could some one please tell me what I could say in an email to express interest in a program in the hopes of getting an interview?? Thanks!
  9. IMG Residency Match Forum
    what if one get message from program saying your application is on hold?
  10. IMG Residency Match Forum
    I absolutely had no clue that this will be so fierce..... I wanna know how to contact programs.... Most programs state that they should not be called but i have heard ppl contacting them after applying. Should one call now and if so what to say or ask?
  11. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Hi all, If we decide to email programs to follow up, should we contact Program Coordinators or Program Directors or both? It is quite difficult to find emails of Program Directors at times. Thank you!
  12. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Good morning everyone! Do you know if it's a good idea to email the program coordinators and inform about updated results and ecfmg cert even if ADTS shows that the new transcript is downloaded? Downloaded wouldn't mean that they have reviewed it , right? Any experiences? Thank you!
  13. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Hello all: as titled, I remembered last time when i was browsing forum and i saw it is not recommended to call program or pd unless u are really late for application or update sth new. i am applying psych and i send all my application on 9/30, so far except one school others have retrieved my...
  14. IMG Residency Match Forum
    I received a supplemental application today from an FM residency program? Does anyone know if that has any significance? Or am I just getting excited for no reason?
  15. IMG Residency Match Forum
    "Tell me about the hospitals you have interviewed at and the name of the program director's name?" Do we tell them the where we interviewed?????
  16. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Hi I got a phone call from a current resident from a program that I have applied to. The resident just asked me few simple questions. Is is normal to receive such calls from programs? Does it mean that they might be considering you for an IV?
  17. IMG Residency Match Forum
    " Residents who are not US citizens are responsible for obtaining governmental authorization to work in our program and are expected to pay all expenses associated with obtaining such authorization,expect those expenses for which the insitution is legally required to pay. " I came across this...
  18. IMG Residency Match Forum
    hey guys, i am an IMG applying to FM and peds. While sending out my applications, I came across a couple of programs which required additional materials from IMGs such as a copy of the medical school diploma and ECFMG certificate. does anyone know how we can send these to the programs?
  19. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Silly question I know! But I am really curious :redcheeks;
  20. IMG Residency Match Forum
    Since people have started getting invitations for interviews, I am sure you are considering to set up a date to actually go to the program for the interview. If so, how are you choosing the dates; waiting for all invitees and then setting up the dates or just choosing them as them come. I know...
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