WHY APPLY ON TIME ? KNOW THE MATHS...
Be informed that while interviewing, programs typically choose about 10 times their intake capacity and little more as per their budget, on a set date from the pool of applications that have been received through ERAS by then. So if there are 12 positions expect about 140-150 interviewees. This 'set date' is unofficial and is highly variable. Interview invites are then sent out to selected candidates. Once all dates are confirmed by candidates, programs do not look at any more applications until someone cancels interviews ! So ....is it clear now why your application must reach on time ! If not , lets look at a sample here : The Family Practice Residency program at William Beaumont Hospital, Michigan clearly mentions on its site that applicants are considered on a "First-come, First Served" Basis - Check that out Here.
Normally Community Programs choose Interviewees earlier than University Hospitals i.e. the 'set-date' is usually before the end of September - whereas University hospitals may send out invitations by October. But since the year 2005 has been crazy for both with applications received - I anticipate earlier choose times by University Hospitals next year ! Hmmm..lets see
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The Technical Reason to Apply on Day One EVEN IF you NOT READY!
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Normally Community Programs choose Interviewees earlier than University Hospitals i.e. the 'set-date' is usually before the end of September - whereas University hospitals may send out invitations by October. But since the year 2005 has been crazy for both with applications received - I anticipate earlier choose times by University Hospitals next year ! Hmmm..lets see
ALSO READ:
The Technical Reason to Apply on Day One EVEN IF you NOT READY!
Google Keywords to this blog article:
- "getting residency after failing STEP 2"
- "chances of getting residency with failed usmle attempt"
Questions for me ? Use my USMLE - Residency Forum
posted by Digitaldoc, MD at 1:10 PM
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post a commentcan u plz tell me what are the chances of a interview call if i apply only with step 1 score??? & plz put some highlight on COUPLE match.
An Excellent Step 1 score can still draw interviews , like my friend had. If you have already taken the Step 2 by the time you apply and are awaiting scores - that too helps in getting more interviews..
i am taking my step 2ck by mid aug so i will get my results by either 1st or 2nd week of sept. do you think that's a good time to apply for residency (1st or 2nd week of sept since i wanna apply with step 2 score).
Yes...in ur case, if you indeed take ur exam by Mid Aug, apply with both scores in hand...
g/l
i hav cleared my step1 with a decent score(95%).giving my step2 in the first week of jully.then,i hav cs on the first week of sept.do u think i hav good chances of getting interview call?am i late for 2007match
U are well on time dude...step 1 and step 2 in hand is a very good thing when applying...
Hey digidoc
I am an IMG, done with my 2 cs only.Hope to finish my step 1 in sept and my 2ck in jan07.considering that i get my step 1 results in oct.Can i apply with only step 1 and step2 cs ?or is 2007 match out of bounds for me?
Will appreciate the help!
For IM programs...ur situation could be a gamble and depends on whether you wanna spend the $$ to take the chances...a great step 1 score may land u a few interviews..but on guarantees can be made..
u may have better chances with family practice, psychiatry, etc..
Thank u for ur response.
Thinkig positively,if i manage to get into a family practice program,since IM is wat i really want (like any FMG),will i be able to switch in the next year?If so,do i ve to go thro the entire match formalities again or will i be able to get into a pgy2 IM program?wat r the chances that such a switch is possible??
Thanx again for ur time.
The policies differ from program to program - some IM programs may allow you to join PGY2 directly...while some may only grant you 6 months recognition..while others may grant none. Often, you can change WITHIN the same program to the IM department. Yes , you have to go thru the ERAS thing again ...
Hi,
I am going to give Step 2 CK in August. I'm done with Step 1 & CS. i was wondering if it's ok if i pick up the ERAS token once i get my CK results which will be by Sept 1st week. It's my 2nd attempt at CK so don't want to pay $ 75 before knowing my results. ECFMG website says the tokens can be picked up till April 1st 2007..but i've heard people say that 'tokens have to be picked up ASAP!' So was wondering if there's any truth in that.
Hi...about the token:
Why Early ..coz unless you take the token and get the AAMC ID, you would not be able to send in your Documents (Lors, Deans letter, etc.) to ERAS for scanning and attaching to your application to programs...this all takes time , sometimes upto two weeks. So if you decide "OK ..I wanna apply tomorrow" - you will have to wait 2 weeks until ERAS finishes work on their side.!!
Dear Doc,
I passed out in 2000 May. I have got 99 in both Step 1 and 2. But nothing remarkable in terms of experience in the past few yrs.
How do u rate my chances as I can apply in only one city-NY
Desperately waiting,
Yrs truly
hi digidoc
what are my chances of getting interviews if i apply with step1 score 90 and csa pass?? expecting to take 2ck in late sept. or should i just plan on applying next year????
Take calculated chances - write to all programs to see if they will consider ur application with step 2 CK scores in Oct. - the ones that say no - dont apply ..the others - take ur chances :-)
hi digitaldoc!
i am an img from india,sadly i failed my step 1 and am awaitinig my cs results. i will b givin my ck this august and step1 again in spetember!do u think i should apply for the 2007 match and is yes what are my chances of getting into a residency prgm(peds),(caus i failed my 1st step)without any usce!Cause i heard getting into a residency program after failing a step is next to impossible!
thank u!
To the Dude applying only to NY programs - great scores ! since you are applying to a restricted area - take up any prematch you get - unless some programs give you true assurances about the match !
To the person who failed a step : its not impossible to get in after a failure , but you need to make up to it with a good score on ur next attempt, usce and having all scores on time - dont apply to too many programs this year - u may be better off next year with an improved application profile..
hi digidoc!!
i'm an IMG frm india..hv just graduated!haven't given any step. what would be a good time-table for giving the steps? pls help--i'm interested in surgical field,wat are the chances of getting one?
Hi ! very soon I shall be putting up a practical timeline for the 2008 match for IMGs..that should answer ur query :-)
hi !! is it true that if i want to do fellowship in cardiology later on then i need to apply to university based hospitals only ....what if i apply to any other hospital, how hard is it to get a fellowship? thnxs in advance
That's not true - though the fact remains that chances are higher if you did a residency in a University Program - but many community programs too have good fellowship placements. This is the question to be asked to the residents and program directors when you goto interviews. i.e. fellowship placement history of the program
hi digdoc. Thank you for your site.