#askMedPeds w/ @nmpra, #MPPDA, & #AAP is BUMPING with over 200 people! Tune in w/ us for some wholesome #MedPeds information for upomcing applicants.
Great to see @maxabillioncruz, @MedPedsMike, Dr Doolittle, et al. all on the call!
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Great to see @maxabillioncruz, @MedPedsMike, Dr Doolittle, et al. all on the call!
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Intros to orgs:
@nmpra: #MedPeds residents org + med student membership. Incoming prez @maxabillioncruz
#MPPDA: Med-Peds PDs org that collaborate w/ ABIM, ABP, and other communities. Prez is @MedPedsMike (U of MN PD).
#AAPSOMP: Keeps everyone up to date on ACP, AAP, cert
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@nmpra: #MedPeds residents org + med student membership. Incoming prez @maxabillioncruz
#MPPDA: Med-Peds PDs org that collaborate w/ ABIM, ABP, and other communities. Prez is @MedPedsMike (U of MN PD).
#AAPSOMP: Keeps everyone up to date on ACP, AAP, cert
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#MPPDA Prez Elect really emphasizing that he wants applicants to be able to come forth with questions to any of the PDs. Knows that it will be a stressful year, and wants to have everyone leaving to be less stressed.
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@nmpra Prez elect @maxabillioncruz - goal to clarify this interview season & give everyone an idea of how to get future questions answered!
To @KapilSasha, send name, email, year to sign up for updates or sign up on medpeds.org for up to date info!
#askMedPeds
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To @KapilSasha, send name, email, year to sign up for updates or sign up on medpeds.org for up to date info!
#askMedPeds
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For this year in particular, good to review the location of programs! Less on the West coast and a preponderance in the Northeast.
(For what it's worth, I never thought I would be in Texas, but I love it here!!! So worth considering other places 😄)
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(For what it's worth, I never thought I would be in Texas, but I love it here!!! So worth considering other places 😄)
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#MedPeds is the best!!!
You can do both, and you have all the options of an Internist and a Pediatrician
See below 👇
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You can do both, and you have all the options of an Internist and a Pediatrician
See below 👇
#askMedPeds
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ERAS tips:
1⃣ Communicate to the program what YOU think is important for your CV
2⃣ Make sure you can talk about your hobbies! You don't want to be matched w/ a faculty who is avid about something you casually list 😂
3⃣ See @gradydoctor thread below
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1⃣ Communicate to the program what YOU think is important for your CV
2⃣ Make sure you can talk about your hobbies! You don't want to be matched w/ a faculty who is avid about something you casually list 😂
3⃣ See @gradydoctor thread below
#askMedPeds
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Missed a few minutes trying to thread in @gradydoctor... Sorry, y'all, working on my #MedTwitter game!
Into the Q&A - 1st Q: Away Rotations! from Dr. Doolittle @YaleMed
+ specific geographic preference
- hard to adjust
- takes time to hit stride & impress
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Into the Q&A - 1st Q: Away Rotations! from Dr. Doolittle @YaleMed
+ specific geographic preference
- hard to adjust
- takes time to hit stride & impress
#askMedPeds
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#askMedPeds: LoR guidance
▶️ Read the guidelines, but there may be more leeway given COVID
▶️ Make sure they are uploaded through ERAS
▶️ If you upload LoR after Oct 21st, please email programs to let them know (since they've already downloaded your app)
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▶️ Read the guidelines, but there may be more leeway given COVID
▶️ Make sure they are uploaded through ERAS
▶️ If you upload LoR after Oct 21st, please email programs to let them know (since they've already downloaded your app)
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#askMedPeds: Social Media
Ooo... Great Q: Should applicants interact w/ residents on social media?!
Overall, PDs saying that it may be beneficial this yr if you feel comfortable. Just be sure that you keep it professional!
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Ooo... Great Q: Should applicants interact w/ residents on social media?!
Overall, PDs saying that it may be beneficial this yr if you feel comfortable. Just be sure that you keep it professional!
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#askMedPeds: How to get to know a program?!
▶️ Patience & working with programs (Dr Doolittle @YaleMed)
▶️ Connect w/ recent grads or current residents from other programs who can tell you about their experience
▶️ Make friends w/ 1 or 2 #MedPeds residents who can connect u
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▶️ Patience & working with programs (Dr Doolittle @YaleMed)
▶️ Connect w/ recent grads or current residents from other programs who can tell you about their experience
▶️ Make friends w/ 1 or 2 #MedPeds residents who can connect u
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#askMedPeds: The PD perspective
#MPPDA asking for applicants to be patient... Our #MedPeds programs are excited but also trying to figure this out, too! How to do videos, design websites, etc to be sure we convey to you about our program, hospital, and residency vibe!
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#MPPDA asking for applicants to be patient... Our #MedPeds programs are excited but also trying to figure this out, too! How to do videos, design websites, etc to be sure we convey to you about our program, hospital, and residency vibe!
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#askMedPeds: How do I find my people?
▶️ There will still be happy hours
▶️ You will recognize familiar faces & be able to connect
Chat saying #MedTwitter is a good opportunity!
(Think this is great because I LOVED meeting all my co-applicants. Met my ppl on the trail!)
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▶️ There will still be happy hours
▶️ You will recognize familiar faces & be able to connect
Chat saying #MedTwitter is a good opportunity!
(Think this is great because I LOVED meeting all my co-applicants. Met my ppl on the trail!)
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#askMedPeds: Equity in applicants?
#MPPDA stating that this year will be a holistic review, understanding that not everyone will be able to do Sub-I or aways. Focus on wholistic application, PS, etc
Also, working to design system to be fair from ground up
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#MPPDA stating that this year will be a holistic review, understanding that not everyone will be able to do Sub-I or aways. Focus on wholistic application, PS, etc
Also, working to design system to be fair from ground up
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#askMedPeds: How to prep for interviews?
1⃣ Test WiFi
2⃣ Good lighting/play with lighting
3⃣ Would test a call w/ a few friends
4⃣ Still dress nicely & check your background
5⃣ Try to keep noises to a minimum
6⃣ Recognize that something will go wrong & take it in stride
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1⃣ Test WiFi
2⃣ Good lighting/play with lighting
3⃣ Would test a call w/ a few friends
4⃣ Still dress nicely & check your background
5⃣ Try to keep noises to a minimum
6⃣ Recognize that something will go wrong & take it in stride
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(Personally, thought this thread below was also very helpful!!!)
#MPPDA saying that they are impressed w/ people who roll w/ punches, so take a deep breath and forge on!
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#MPPDA saying that they are impressed w/ people who roll w/ punches, so take a deep breath and forge on!
#askMedPeds
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#askMedPeds rapid fire:
1⃣ When will interviews start? Later than Oct. since that's when apps come out
2⃣ Peds Hospitalist w/o Fellowship? Institution dependent, but some places can do it w/o fellowship (like @YaleMed). Won't be able to sit for boards, though.
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1⃣ When will interviews start? Later than Oct. since that's when apps come out
2⃣ Peds Hospitalist w/o Fellowship? Institution dependent, but some places can do it w/o fellowship (like @YaleMed). Won't be able to sit for boards, though.
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#askMedPeds rapid fire:
3⃣ IMGs in #MedPeds: Definitely! May need to apply to 10-15 programs, choose wisely, have mentors guide you.
4⃣ Regionality preference: #MedPeds values diversity of ed, lived, and training experience! If a program matches well with you, apply!
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3⃣ IMGs in #MedPeds: Definitely! May need to apply to 10-15 programs, choose wisely, have mentors guide you.
4⃣ Regionality preference: #MedPeds values diversity of ed, lived, and training experience! If a program matches well with you, apply!
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#askMedPeds rapid fire:
5⃣ CS delays: #MPPDA still figuring out how this will affect everything! Dr. Friedland reassuring applicants that Med Schools will have to waive it for grad & residencies will waive for residency. Overall, all PDs confident it will be OK
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5⃣ CS delays: #MPPDA still figuring out how this will affect everything! Dr. Friedland reassuring applicants that Med Schools will have to waive it for grad & residencies will waive for residency. Overall, all PDs confident it will be OK
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#askMedPeds rapid fire:
6⃣ @MedPedsMike states "1/3 of MP programs view Step 1 as pass fail" anyway
7⃣ Dual apply to IM or Peds? For some ppl (geographic, couples match), makes sense. Sometimes ppl advised to, but Dr. Friedland says ppl match #MedPeds if they want
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6⃣ @MedPedsMike states "1/3 of MP programs view Step 1 as pass fail" anyway
7⃣ Dual apply to IM or Peds? For some ppl (geographic, couples match), makes sense. Sometimes ppl advised to, but Dr. Friedland says ppl match #MedPeds if they want
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8⃣ Clear that dual applying somewhat controversial. Think the most impt take aways are:
▶️ Being transparent may be safer (and does not bring up ethical issues)
▶️ Find a good #MedPeds advisor who can help you w/ apps
▶️ If no advisor, contact @nmpra or #MPPDA
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8⃣ Clear that dual applying somewhat controversial. Think the most impt take aways are:
▶️ Being transparent may be safer (and does not bring up ethical issues)
▶️ Find a good #MedPeds advisor who can help you w/ apps
▶️ If no advisor, contact @nmpra or #MPPDA
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9⃣ USMLE stress: #MPPDA will be very flexible & clear w/ requirements. Understand this is an odd year.
🔟 Virtual clerkships: Sometimes residencies won't even know it was virtual! Everything is diff now & is part of the system now. #MPPDA understands.
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9⃣ USMLE stress: #MPPDA will be very flexible & clear w/ requirements. Understand this is an odd year.
🔟 Virtual clerkships: Sometimes residencies won't even know it was virtual! Everything is diff now & is part of the system now. #MPPDA understands.
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11) Dr. Solomoindes (future #MPPDA Pres): PDs will give you benefit of doubt if something goes wrong!
12) Aways/Electives - Talking w/ someone outside of your institution can be helpful if you need it to decide on #MedPeds!
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11) Dr. Solomoindes (future #MPPDA Pres): PDs will give you benefit of doubt if something goes wrong!
12) Aways/Electives - Talking w/ someone outside of your institution can be helpful if you need it to decide on #MedPeds!
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@maxabillioncruz wraps it up w/ the final slide leading toward our MANY upcoming chats for people
We have got your back & want to help you thru this process every step of the way! Buckle up for a #MedPeds bonanza!
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! 👊
#askMedPeds
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We have got your back & want to help you thru this process every step of the way! Buckle up for a #MedPeds bonanza!
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! 👊
#askMedPeds
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