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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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#Scramble2022 is just beginning. Although it didn't I haven't been successful, here's some advice that others that have been shared with me
1. Email programs ASAP and try to get on them on the phone tomorrow if possible.
It's after hours now so just take deep breaths until AM
1. Email programs ASAP and try to get on them on the phone tomorrow if possible.
It's after hours now so just take deep breaths until AM
2. Reach to mentors, colleagues, your school, ANYONE that can advocate on your behalf -- they will be your biggest resource and support at this time
3.Have your LOR writers ready to email when needed. Have them update it, signed, everything and ready to send at a minute's notice
Out of the ~10,000 #Match2022 applicants that had to #SOAP2022
How many got ZERO interviews? It would be helpful to know % interviewed and got a spot.
Giving false hope that you might still have a solid chance is just as cruel as not Matching.
How many got ZERO interviews? It would be helpful to know % interviewed and got a spot.
Giving false hope that you might still have a solid chance is just as cruel as not Matching.
I’ll start.
4X unmatched, never got an interview in 🧼.
In main Match, got ONE interview my 3rd/4th time applying through a connection. Have only applied to IM, Peds, and FM
That’s why I decided I will not apply for residency anymore.
#SOAP2022 #Match2022 #TrainMoreDoctors
4X unmatched, never got an interview in 🧼.
In main Match, got ONE interview my 3rd/4th time applying through a connection. Have only applied to IM, Peds, and FM
That’s why I decided I will not apply for residency anymore.
#SOAP2022 #Match2022 #TrainMoreDoctors
Did you wanna know more about me?
-US-IMG with tons of USCE
-ECFMG cert + Step 3
-3yrs research with pubs
-working with CDC
-have AP license in MO and worked in urgent care and primary care
-co-founded @ASP__org because frustrated with this system
#Match2022 #SOAP2022
-US-IMG with tons of USCE
-ECFMG cert + Step 3
-3yrs research with pubs
-working with CDC
-have AP license in MO and worked in urgent care and primary care
-co-founded @ASP__org because frustrated with this system
#Match2022 #SOAP2022
J1 visas for Residency applicants are a cultural exchange program - they were never meant to train more physicians to practice in the US.
I believe we need to make a separate system for J1 visa applicants from the Main Match - and here are my reasons why.
I believe we need to make a separate system for J1 visa applicants from the Main Match - and here are my reasons why.
Every year, thousands of applicants apply for residency. IMGs (both US citizens and non) must apply for certification deeming them eligible for residency.
Here's the number of applicants certified each year. Since 2005, it's been relatively stable at ~10K.
Here's the number of applicants certified each year. Since 2005, it's been relatively stable at ~10K.
Over the same time course, the number of approved J1 visas has essentially doubled in 10 years.
And that should be fine - if more non-US citizens are applying, of course we need to issue more visas.
BUT
And that should be fine - if more non-US citizens are applying, of course we need to issue more visas.
BUT
