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Congratulations for every one,
J1 visa process
Wanted to share this info with all the people who matched this year! Hope it’s helpful.
#usmle
#Match2023
@MatchAResident
j1 visa process:
Sequence of events after the match:
1. Sign the contract.
J1 visa process
Wanted to share this info with all the people who matched this year! Hope it’s helpful.
#usmle
#Match2023
@MatchAResident
j1 visa process:
Sequence of events after the match:
1. Sign the contract.
2. Obtain the Statement of need at the Ministry of Health, Delhi (Documents needed: Offer letter, Passport, Valid visa, Surety bond, Application).
3. TPL creates a profile for the applicant at EV net (Documents needed: Offer letter, Statement of need, Current CV, Copy of Passport pages, Medical school diploma, Passport size photograph)
4. ECFMG will notify the applicant that the application has been initiated.
4. ECFMG will notify the applicant that the application has been initiated.
Now that the #Match2023 dust has settled, we have celebrated our newly matched M4s, and as @CORD_EM's #CORDAA23 gets started, I wanted to put together some thoughts on the #EM #Match2023, highlight some facts, and answer some questions. Buckle in folks, and let’s get started! 🧵
We know the drop in applicants is multifactorial, EM is about problem-solving, we're working to make the ED a better place for ourselves/our patients, & at the end of the day the majority of EM docs will still tell you how much pride we take in our work & being badass #EMdocs. 🧵
First, those who were shocked by the # of unfilled positions in the EM #Match2023 were not following the preliminary applicant data we have had since @ERASinfo released data in Oct. showing 3,023 students had applied to EM at that time (down from 3,632 in the #Match2022). 🧵
Heartiest Congratulations on #Match2023 #MatchDay2023 #MatchDay
Take a moment to cherish the fruits of your hard work and perseverance! Let's not lose hope if you did not match #IMGs #AMGs! Failure is an opportunity to learn, a process to achieve your dream! @TheNRMP @ECFMG_IMG
Take a moment to cherish the fruits of your hard work and perseverance! Let's not lose hope if you did not match #IMGs #AMGs! Failure is an opportunity to learn, a process to achieve your dream! @TheNRMP @ECFMG_IMG
The application pool is strong! So, Do Not Give up! Let's celebrate success and learning! Cheers! Know that the universe wants you to do well! A loving family, friends, well-wishers, teachers, mentors want you to succeed!
We are here! @SarjuGanatraMD and I are happy to help you all! To those getting into #residency #fellowship and those gearing up to apply, interview, and get your 'MAD' dream true, we are here for you to be a part of your journey, passionately, for your dream!
Some Tips to select a Residency Programme
1. Make sure you get to take INDEPENDENT DECISIONS
2. Department is supportive, not toxic. A toxic department even in the most reputed institutes may hamper your growth
#NEETPG2023RESULTS
1. Make sure you get to take INDEPENDENT DECISIONS
2. Department is supportive, not toxic. A toxic department even in the most reputed institutes may hamper your growth
#NEETPG2023RESULTS
3. Look for colleges with super speciality rotations
4. Patient load should not be the only driving factor, as long has there are enough cases to learn, it’s just a number
5. Academics is good to have, but a motivated student can compensate for a lack of it IMO
4. Patient load should not be the only driving factor, as long has there are enough cases to learn, it’s just a number
5. Academics is good to have, but a motivated student can compensate for a lack of it IMO
6. There is nothing like the perfect residency, decide what you’re ready to compromise one
7. Don’t let your rank dictate your choice! Take up the subject you find engaging! Eventually however hectic it may seem, you will be glad you didn’t settle!
(Views are personal!)
7. Don’t let your rank dictate your choice! Take up the subject you find engaging! Eventually however hectic it may seem, you will be glad you didn’t settle!
(Views are personal!)
I wasn’t done with my rant when I ran out of Tweets in my thread.
But I think this is shameful.
But I think this is shameful.
At least say something like, “In response to student concerns that the existing algorithm advantaged programs [Williams reference], the NRMP Board commissioned a study…”
At least honor the man’s courage and perseverance with a single superscript notation of his work!
At least honor the man’s courage and perseverance with a single superscript notation of his work!
It wouldn’t diminish the thrust of the article in the least.
In fact, it would provide tangible evidence of the NRMP acting upon concerns from the community, rather than pretending as if the infallible wisdom of their Board simply prevailed and led them to do the right thing.
In fact, it would provide tangible evidence of the NRMP acting upon concerns from the community, rather than pretending as if the infallible wisdom of their Board simply prevailed and led them to do the right thing.
After all my #Match2023 IVs and being asked this question repeatedly, I can confidently say the ONE quality I want to continue to strive for is humility.
And I will only rank programs who understood what I meant by this.
And I will only rank programs who understood what I meant by this.
I studied for my Step 1, amidst rotating in the ER as Karachi faced the worst wave of COVID in 2021, while my mother underwent surgery back home in the US.
Every day I sat after 12 hour rotations to study not knowing whether my mom would see her son graduate or what would become of the pandemic.
Where you train is where you work. Half of physicians stay in the states where they do their residency, so there is unlikely to be spontaneous sharing of abortion knowledge across communities. Healthcare inequities will continue to rise.
#SFP2022
states.guttmacher.org/policies/
#SFP2022
states.guttmacher.org/policies/
While this panel will focus on medical specialities, including OBGYNS and FM residents who are some of the most diverse subspecialties, there are so many trainees impacted by abortion restrictions including @ACNMmidwives and @GeneticCouns not to mention Pediatric and EM
#SFP2022
#SFP2022
Often times in healthcare, we focus on providing medical advice and guidance to patients.
I have realized that patients also enjoy talking about their life OUTSIDE the clinical setting.
Here are few of my reflections: -🧵-
#MedTwitter #MedEd #Cardiotwitter #IMG #Match2023
I have realized that patients also enjoy talking about their life OUTSIDE the clinical setting.
Here are few of my reflections: -🧵-
#MedTwitter #MedEd #Cardiotwitter #IMG #Match2023
Make time to learn about your patients outside their diagnosis. It will create a sense of a rapport!
Here are some questions that can stimulate interesting conversations:
1) What kind of work do you do (or did you do)?
2) Have you lived in this city for a while?
Here are some questions that can stimulate interesting conversations:
1) What kind of work do you do (or did you do)?
2) Have you lived in this city for a while?
3) Do you have a good family / friend support system in the area? Do you have anyone I can call while I am here?
4) Do you enjoy playing any sports? What kind of hobbies do you enjoy? (Can be good in Cardiology to determine METS and baseline functional status)
4) Do you enjoy playing any sports? What kind of hobbies do you enjoy? (Can be good in Cardiology to determine METS and baseline functional status)
I had the opportunity to round this weekend with my attending 1:1 for Cardiology Consults.
Here are some thoughts on ways to make rounds more efficient and effective. These skills can be applied at all levels from intern to fellow.
#MedEd #Match2023 #MedTwitter
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Here are some thoughts on ways to make rounds more efficient and effective. These skills can be applied at all levels from intern to fellow.
#MedEd #Match2023 #MedTwitter
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Remember, in most situations, attending physicians are going to arrive to rounds before chart-checking or pre-rounding.
It is your responsibility to prepare beforehand and gather as much relevant information as possible (chart checking, talking to patients).
It is your responsibility to prepare beforehand and gather as much relevant information as possible (chart checking, talking to patients).
1) Anticipate ?:
- When you present, try to anticipate & answer questions the attending may have.
- I.e. know baseline lab values, home medications, ER course, new medications started.
- The less questions the attending has after you present, the better story you have provided
- When you present, try to anticipate & answer questions the attending may have.
- I.e. know baseline lab values, home medications, ER course, new medications started.
- The less questions the attending has after you present, the better story you have provided
🚨🚨📢📢 1/ Beyond thrilled to have our article published in @JACCJournals: “Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs Vitamin-K Antagonists in Thrombotic Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials”
jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.…
Key findings highlighted ⬇️
jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.…
Key findings highlighted ⬇️
Continuing with the #Match2023 series, and after some mocks, this is how to 'set up' your interviews (IV). (Part 1)
1) Thanking Email - if you recieve an invite via human generated email, it is advised to thank and acknowledge it. Very brief and simple.
1) Thanking Email - if you recieve an invite via human generated email, it is advised to thank and acknowledge it. Very brief and simple.
2) Scheduling - keep a calender where you can track your interviews so when hastily booking, you don't have clashes. It is prudent to not schedule your favorite as the first interview. Make sure time zones are taken into consideration. Slots do fill up quickly.
3) Preparation - Start by gathering information about the program, organization, coordinator, A/PD, Faculties, current residents, town, county, state. Most of the information is available on the website. Further google searches may be necessary. The more you know the them,
This is the first year I have not applied for #Match2023
It’s the first time I’m not worrying if I did “enough” to finally get in.
And I have to say, I haven’t felt HAPPIER or more fulfilled in years.
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It’s the first time I’m not worrying if I did “enough” to finally get in.
And I have to say, I haven’t felt HAPPIER or more fulfilled in years.
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I had been running the #Match marathon for 4 years, kept pushing through, amping my experience, rewriting my PS, getting new LORs, working during a pandemic.
Kept ending up #unmatched, sometimes more heartbroken than the previous year, with no time to process what happened.
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Kept ending up #unmatched, sometimes more heartbroken than the previous year, with no time to process what happened.
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I had made every sacrifice to get into residency because that was the only way I saw my future as a physician
But that’s where I was wrong - I was stuck with tunnel vision of what it meant to succeed as a doctor
After #Match2022 I decided I was ending the toxic cycle
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But that’s where I was wrong - I was stuck with tunnel vision of what it meant to succeed as a doctor
After #Match2022 I decided I was ending the toxic cycle
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To all #IMG applicants for #GenSurgMatch #Match2023, tag me on your introduction post and I am more than glad to amplify/retweet. @IMG_Advocate @StoriesImg. You deserve all the support you can get. Allow me to share my story - a 🧵
Similar to most #IMG applicants, I came here after finishing med school @upmedalumni in the Philippines 🇵🇭.
Unable to get even a single interview during my 1st application - I landed a paid clinical research position @MountSinaiNYC Recanati-Miller Transplant Institute.
🚨 #FutureRadsRes participating in #Match2023, now that #ERAS2023 is available to programs, it’s time to prep for interview season! Congratulations 🎉 on submitting your app— look how far you’ve come!
Once you get an interview, it plays a major role in how you are ranked.
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Once you get an interview, it plays a major role in how you are ranked.
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Tips/resources to make it less daunting:
• Follow this tweetorial ⬇️ to set up text notif for interview-related emails (Alt: special email alerts).
• App review takes time & invites are sent at diff times so try not to stress & compare w/ your peers, esp in the beginning
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• Follow this tweetorial ⬇️ to set up text notif for interview-related emails (Alt: special email alerts).
• App review takes time & invites are sent at diff times so try not to stress & compare w/ your peers, esp in the beginning
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• Look up common Qs (why this specialty/prog, hobbies) & practice w/ anyone (w/ your proper 💻 setup)! Start here: @Inside_TheMatch’s website & @TheRadRoom’s docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…. Anything in your app is fair game!
• @AwanRad on Challenging Qs:
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• @AwanRad on Challenging Qs:
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I feel like as an IMG things might not seem fair but I have learned this lesson the hard way in my USMLE journey that you should have no excuses for anything. You want anything you should grind for it.
Finances Issues: EARN AND SAVE (teaching, Working, Freelancing)
Continued.
Finances Issues: EARN AND SAVE (teaching, Working, Freelancing)
Continued.
Research Issues: LEARN (Cohcrane,Coursera, thousand of free sources)
Score Issues: WORK (Lectures, practice tests, more grind)
USCE issues: SEEK ( LinkedIn, Ask seniors, Search websites)
Visa Issues: Go VIRTUAL (Telerotations,work on CV)
Score Issues: WORK (Lectures, practice tests, more grind)
USCE issues: SEEK ( LinkedIn, Ask seniors, Search websites)
Visa Issues: Go VIRTUAL (Telerotations,work on CV)
Research Position issues: GRIND
(Contact Seniors LinkedIn, Twitter, search programs websites, mass emailing)
I know it's easier said than done but one should strive in it's sphere of influence rather than whining about the fact that things aren't fair.
(Contact Seniors LinkedIn, Twitter, search programs websites, mass emailing)
I know it's easier said than done but one should strive in it's sphere of influence rather than whining about the fact that things aren't fair.
#Match2023 After reviewing another batch of CVs, please find 🧵 on enhancing your CV.
1) Streamlined - I can't emphasize this enough. It should be easy to follow, organized, chronological when applicable and FORMATTED. Standard font, size and black and white.
1) Streamlined - I can't emphasize this enough. It should be easy to follow, organized, chronological when applicable and FORMATTED. Standard font, size and black and white.
2) Headings - it should be complete with information about you. Please include hobbies/languages/volunteering. Too often this is one of the factors in decision for interviews. Many say to avoid listing negative hobbies like vid games/social media (but I am biased, @GamerEMDoc).
3) Elaboration - please show some DEPTH about the experiences in a CONCISE manner. 'I performed H&Ps' is great but can you show what skill/life lesson you have learned on a deeper manner? Specific procedures. EMR. Unique exposure etc.
#Match2023 After reviewing 20+ personal statements, here are some of the common suggestions to enhance your PS.
1) Uniqueness - find experiences, attributes that really highlight YOU and your journey. Talk about things that really make you stand out and a memorable PS.
1) Uniqueness - find experiences, attributes that really highlight YOU and your journey. Talk about things that really make you stand out and a memorable PS.
2) Specificity - everyone is hardworking, team player, humble etc. Simply stating it has no meaning. Illustrate it with very specific examples from your life and experiences. Not only will this lead to uniqueness but again make you more memorable.
3) Concise - personal statements are not very lengthy so no need to fluff up your personal statements. Find powerful and meaningful sentences that illustrate the above and YOU.
Aiming for #match2023 with my updated profile. Hi everyone, I am Usman. I am currently working as a research associate at the Department of Medicine, Northwell Health. I have a US clinical research experience of 18 months with 25 publications, including posters 1/3
and conference abstracts. I have experience of working on COVID-19 clinical research projects including J&J vaccine. Other prominent projects include HIV Rapid ART Study, RSV Vaccine trial and Post-Covid Clinic. I have recently been done with Step3 too. 2/3
Currently, my clinical research focus is to improve adherence to screening for barret’s esophagus. I am looking to connect with people from medical fraternity and looking for mentorship and guidance regarding next match cycle. Please retweet. Thanks 3/3 @StoriesImg @ImgJourney
How it started...
On this day, two years ago, I was hit head on by a distracted driver on the country highway by our home. My husband died instantly and I was careflighted to the local trauma center where I remained in critical condition. It was my fourth year of medical school
On this day, two years ago, I was hit head on by a distracted driver on the country highway by our home. My husband died instantly and I was careflighted to the local trauma center where I remained in critical condition. It was my fourth year of medical school
Over the next few months, as I dealt with the grief of losing my husband, I struggled to overcome my injuries - internal bleeding; open fracture of the femur, tibia, and fibula; and open fracture of the 5th digit of my (dominant) left hand at the MCP and DIP joints. I worked to
independently accomplish my activities of daily living when sitting on the side of the bed, transferring myself to the bedside commode, or feeding myself were feats in itself.
Last night, I worked my first night shift as an OBGYN resident and I find myself crying in realization
Last night, I worked my first night shift as an OBGYN resident and I find myself crying in realization
🧵 Guide to Personal Statements – A Tweetorial
MS4s and those preparing to apply to residency: Here’s my advice for writing a PS! #Match2023
This is based on going through this process recently, reading hundreds of them, and mentoring many applicants this year who matched.
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MS4s and those preparing to apply to residency: Here’s my advice for writing a PS! #Match2023
This is based on going through this process recently, reading hundreds of them, and mentoring many applicants this year who matched.
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How do you get started? Jot down random notes, phrases, memories, or feelings on your phone or in a notebook or document as they pop into your head during the day. You end up with pages of content to work with as you put your draft together (I had 6 pages of bullet points)!
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It’s called a personal statement for a reason. It should be PERSONAL. I cannot stress this enough. If I can take a paragraph in your PS and attach it to another person’s application and make it work seamlessly, there's a fair chance that your writing is too generic.
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My few cents for next match cycle Match23 based on my experience of application review as a faculty :
1. Don’t leave any section on your application as vacant , it’s red flag when you are being compared
2. First page that show up on our end is your first few pages on CV.1/4
1. Don’t leave any section on your application as vacant , it’s red flag when you are being compared
2. First page that show up on our end is your first few pages on CV.1/4
So first impression is last impression. People with double 260s and no awards or no volunteer work or societies gives an impression of unidirectional applicant instead of well versed
3. While reviewing, you are being compared with usually 10 people average so 2/4
3. While reviewing, you are being compared with usually 10 people average so 2/4
So if yours scores are equal with balanced research then we carefully read the personal statement and MSPE to compare the story
4. Write your personal statement as like a story with struggles who crossed the barriers instead of just flowing as doctor in making 3/4
4. Write your personal statement as like a story with struggles who crossed the barriers instead of just flowing as doctor in making 3/4
Approaching a new application cycle! Students asking “What do I need to know about Preference Signaling?” Signaling going live in 15 specialties, anticipated to impact > 80% of applicants (and their advisors!). Here’s the skinny on Signaling 1/21 #MedEd #Match2023 #MedTwitter
How does signaling work? Applicants are provided with a set number of signals (determined by specialty) and send these signals – generally through ERAS – to programs of particular interest. Programs see only a list of applicants who have sent them a signal 2/21
At its core, preference signaling simply allows applicants a credible method to inform programs of their interest. This happens early, 𝗕𝟰 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 – there is no match to align applicant/program interests & most applicants screened out in this phase 3/21
#Match2022 is done.
Now, what if you did not match?
First recommendation: Take a break.
No, seriously!
(Note: this thread is not about unfairness, doctor shortage, etc. Enough people are talking about it)
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Now, what if you did not match?
First recommendation: Take a break.
No, seriously!
(Note: this thread is not about unfairness, doctor shortage, etc. Enough people are talking about it)
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The last few months and possibly years you have been laser-focused on a single thing.
There is nothing you can do now that cannot wait for 1-2 weeks.
Disconnect. Recharge. Refocus
Close Twitter. Bookmark this post for later.
When you come back..
There is nothing you can do now that cannot wait for 1-2 weeks.
Disconnect. Recharge. Refocus
Close Twitter. Bookmark this post for later.
When you come back..
Do you still want to pursue #match2023?
Ok. Then let’s do a brutal and honest self-assessment.
Why did you not match? Chances are something is missing.
Let’s look at the non-modifiable and modifiable factors -
Ok. Then let’s do a brutal and honest self-assessment.
Why did you not match? Chances are something is missing.
Let’s look at the non-modifiable and modifiable factors -
1/12 Looking to stand out on your residency application? Letters of recommendation (LoR) are crucial! This thread is geared towards MS3/4s & will include some strategies & tips for finding letter writers and helping them (help you)!
#MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #Match2023
#MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #Match2023
2/12 Do not underestimate the power of a strong LoR! Residency programs that conduct a holistic review of course look at multiple aspects of an applicant’s file. However, letters of recommendation consistently rank as one of the most important factors.
3/12 So, say you’ve identified an attending who you worked well with and who has agreed to write you a LoR. What can you do to help them?
For starters, check out this thread by @DavidBassilyDO
For starters, check out this thread by @DavidBassilyDO
