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Epicandprivate

· #3 · Mar 11, 2015

I matched!! Happy-2

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I prematched on January, but I want to wish good luck to all the people waiting for this few days. I can feel the tension in the air because I have friends waiting for the match. The best for all of you

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yazz

· #5 · Mar 11, 2015

Epicandprivate said:
I matched!! Happy-2

Congratssssssssss

please share your experience

LOL I'm goofing around

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tamta

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 11, 2015

Well if we poor our hearts here: I refused prematch and i will Match

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we can practice our social media statuses for the match day. I will personally activate everything lol

Lets say for this week we could just say WE WILL MATCH

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from next week we can start I matched I matched

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tamta

Discussion Starter · #7 · Mar 11, 2015

learn Spanish people its fun

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58748

· #8 · Mar 12, 2015

tamta said:
Well if we poor our hearts here: I refused prematch and i will Match ))) we can practice our social media statuses for the match day. I will personally activate everything lol

Lets say for this week we could just say WE WILL MATCH lz:lz:lz:

from next week we can start I matched I matched

what's the problem with PreMatch? They aren't good programs?

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yazz

· #9 · Mar 12, 2015 (Edited)

pd10 said:
what's the problem with PreMatch? They aren't good programs?

Good is relative, ALL programs either Uni Vs Community, Prematch Vs Match, Predominantly IMG's Vs AMG's, follow the ACGME requirements including the work load expected (not exceeding 80 or 85 hrs per wk), didactics, exam preparation etc,
so whats the difference?
in terms of hospital setting: new facilities , VA vs Non VA, numbers of beds, number of referral etc which affects your exposure some programs are predominantly focused on a certain demographical population, others got much of cultural diversity hence boosting your experience.
In terms of research activities some are less others are powerhouses.
Faculty: quantity and quality, resident / faculty ratio etc hence mentorship.
Location big vs small city, urban vs rural etc
atmosphere: diverse in terms of ethnicity background, cultural vs predominant one directional culture.

These are small portions of what major factors that you need to test before taking a decision, so the take away message its all about whats good for YOU.

Prematch means securing your position early, sometimes on the expense of these factors stated above.

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tamta

Discussion Starter · #10 · Mar 12, 2015

yazz said:
Good is relative, ALL programs either Uni Vs Community, Prematch Vs Match, Predominantly IMG's Vs AMG's, follow the ACGME requirements including the work load expected (not exceeding 80 or 85 hrs per wk), didactics, exam preparation etc,
so whats the difference?
in terms of hospital setting: new facilities , VA vs Non VA, numbers of beds, number of referral etc which affects your exposure some programs are predominantly focused on a certain demographical population, others got much of cultural diversity hence boosting your experience.
In terms of research activities some are less others are powerhouses.
Faculty: quantity and quality, resident / faculty ratio etc hence mentorship.
Location big vs small city, urban vs rural etc
atmosphere: diverse in terms of ethnicity background, cultural vs predominant one directional culture.

These are small portions of what major factors that you need to test before taking a decision, so the take away message its all about whats good for YOU.

Prematch means securing your position early, sometimes on the expense of these factors stated above.

some programs are really malignant of what i have hear . especially in NY. My prematch was really good one. its different and personal why I went through match. I m pretty sure I will get to a very good program.

It would be harder for me to send match withdrawal emails to couple programs than to refuse prematch honestly

if I didnot have that one special program I would without a doubt 100% go with prematch. there is no malignant etc balbalbla for IMGs. we dont have the luxury. and neighborhood bad and good are everywhere and for hospitals i guess the best ones are in worse neighborhoods. its not a deal. you always can drive and park in hospital parking lot. depends of course.

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tamta

Discussion Starter · #11 · Mar 16, 2015

>230, >240, CS first attempt, 8 years graduate. Surgeon in my country. NO Gap in CV. ONly 2 weeks of USCE by time of application only one US letter.

11 interviews, 3 different specialties. 2 interviews through contacts, that why I applied to other specialties. 9 IM interviews. 4-5 don't sponsor visa. I applied without CS. took in later in Sept. ECFMG certified on Dec 3. got 5 interviews after that.
Emailed programs! I am 99.7% sure I matched to the program that I found vacancy on this website

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/abo...rk-environment/find-residency-fellowship.page

I don't think Ill make an big post about matching experience. all you need is here.
Keep moving!! I started from zero. Self educated surgeon, I thought i would get ZERO interviews because of ma graduation year. but here you are

Good luck!
THank you USMLE FORUMS!

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yanichyts

· #12 · Mar 16, 2015

Matched!!!!!!!!

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mdsoon

· #13 · Mar 16, 2015

matched.Happy-2Happy-2Happy-2Happy-2

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Ketafol

· #14 · Mar 16, 2015

Matched Anesthesiology Happy-2Happy-2Happy-2

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Oldgradandmom

· #15 · Mar 16, 2015

tamta said:
>230, >240, CS first attempt, 8 years graduate. Surgeon in my country. NO Gap in CV. ONly 2 weeks of USCE by time of application only one US letter.

11 interviews, 3 different specialties. 2 interviews through contacts, that why I applied to other specialties. 9 IM interviews. 4-5 don't sponsor visa. I applied without CS. took in later in Sept. ECFMG certified on Dec 3. got 5 interviews after that.
Emailed programs! I am 99.7% sure I matched to the program that I found vacancy on this website

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/abo...rk-environment/find-residency-fellowship.page

I don't think Ill make an big post about matching experience. all you need is here.
Keep moving!! I started from zero. Self educated surgeon, I thought i would get ZERO interviews because of ma graduation year. but here you are

Good luck!
THank you USMLE FORUMS!

Congratulations and a Big thank to all of you who shared their experiences , allowing us to succeed in this journey . Yes I matched too

Happy-2

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IMlover

· #16 · Mar 16, 2015

Maaaaaatched!!

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drevr

· #17 · Mar 16, 2015

Congratulations ............. Please guys share your experiences,it gives hope and encouragement

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swwal

· #18 · Mar 16, 2015

Guys if u share ur credential would be so useful & helpful for us ,future applicants

And congratulations

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swwal

· #19 · Mar 16, 2015

tamta said:
>230, >240, CS first attempt, 8 years graduate. Surgeon in my country. NO Gap in CV. ONly 2 weeks of USCE by time of application only one US letter.

11 interviews, 3 different specialties. 2 interviews through contacts, that why I applied to other specialties. 9 IM interviews. 4-5 don't sponsor visa. I applied without CS. took in later in Sept. ECFMG certified on Dec 3. got 5 interviews after that.
Emailed programs! I am 99.7% sure I matched to the program that I found vacancy on this website

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/abo...rk-environment/find-residency-fellowship.page

I don't think Ill make an big post about matching experience. all you need is here.
Keep moving!! I started from zero. Self educated surgeon, I thought i would get ZERO interviews because of ma graduation year. but here you are

Good luck!
THank you USMLE FORUMS!

Guys if u share ur credential would be so useful & helpful for us ,future applicants

congratulations

U have done great work
do u need visa ?

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tamta

Discussion Starter · #20 · Mar 16, 2015

Oldgradandmom said:
Congratulations and a Big thank to all of you who shared their experiences , allowing us to succeed in this journey . Yes I matched too Happy-2

Where did you find that georgian flag

i was looking for it a lot! are you georgian? I am.

Definitely share your credentials thats the whole point of this thread.

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