Post-match Preparation / Off Cycle Positions Part 2/2

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1. https://www.ecfmg.org/news/2007/03/14/aamc-service-for-applicants-seeking-residency-positions/ 
2. https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/findaresident/ 
3. https://www.aamc.org/services/program_staff/steps/
4. https://www.ama-assn.org/life-career/non-%20acgme-open-residency-fellowship-positions%20https://services.aamc.org/findareside
5. http://www.residentswap.org/how_it_works.phpgclid=Cj0KCQiAieTUBRCaARIsAHeLDCS9qkzDDAzK6YM5czhRB7ZjhiahFWmAl4HpVw4DAAYjH8bDwXmH1UaAjonEALw_wcB
6. http://www.imgresidency.com/Pgy234Search.htm
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8. https://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/off-cycle-residency.1054587/
9. https://forums.studentdoctor.net/forums/internship-residency-and-fellowship-positions.290/

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Post-match Preparation / Off Cycle Positions Part1/2

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Every year thousands of candidates do not match. And a lot of them match on their second attempt so don’t lose hope. There is always room for improvement. Your next step should be to find the areas where you need to improve the most. I myself matched this year on the second attempt. First time I didn’t match with 12 interviews and the second time I had 42 invitations and I attended 39 of them. That puts me in a unique position I feel that I had I had a lot of experience and I will try to share everything here.

I am going to start with the post-match. It not over yet. There will be openings until September. I would advise applying to all the positions. From my post-match experience, I know three IMGs who got the post-match position. I also got one interview. Unfortunately, I wasn’t selected but at least that shows that programs consider IMGs including those who needs a visa. The key to finding a post-match position is to apply to all positions if possible all the specialties and apply as early as possible.

The first step is to gather all the documents. Contact all the LOR authors tell them you didn’t match and request them to email you the LOR. They will send it to you the LOR even if it was waived but it may take several weeks. Give them time, they have a lot of responsibilities, so email them today. You may also tell them that you are looking for a research position and you will appreciate if they know about such opportunity. If you had passed step 3 order USMLE transcript from NBME otherwise from ECFMG (ECFMG may take longer to send you the transcript). USMLE score report may work but some programs like to see the USMLE transcript so keep it ready. Write a brief one page CV, download all the relevant document including ERAS application, personal statement, scan ECFMG certificate, USMLE transcript, medical school diploma, MSPE, Deans letter, green card ( if applicable) and compile all the documents in one pdf file. I will also suggest writing a brief cover letter explaining your situation, why you didn’t match and what are you doing to improve your chances next year. Also, show your interest in that program. One of the questions every program will have in mind will be are you applying in their program out of desperation or do you have a genuine interest.

You can find list of available positions on my blog and I will share if I come to know of any other position

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For GMC Registration: From 11 June 2018, Applicants Will Need to Have Their Primary Medical Qualification Independently be Verified by ECFMG

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From 11 June 2018, applicants for provisional or full registration with a license to practice will need to have their primary medical qualification independently verified before we can grant their registration if they:

• qualified at a medical school outside of the UK, EEA or Switzerland OR

• are a national of a country outside the UK, EEA or Switzerland who graduated from a medical school   outside the UK AND

• do not already hold provisional registration with a license to practice

Verification will be carried out by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), through their online system - known as the Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC) service. ECFMG will verify the qualification is genuine by checking this directly with the doctor's awarding institution.

If you're planning to apply for registration with a license to practice after 11 June 2018, you'll need to read the information below.

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https://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/before_you_apply/31439.asp?platform=hootsuite

                                     

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List of Common Presenting Signs and Symptoms that USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Examinees May Expect to See During their Examination

An excellent post for those who have to take USMLE Step 2 CS exam in the future.

USMLE has published a list of common presenting signs and symptoms that Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) examinees may expect to see during their examination. While the list does not cover all possible presenting cases that examinees may encounter, it demonstrates the broad spectrum of symptoms that may appear during the examination.

http://www.usmle.org/pdfs/step-2-cs/Common_Presenting_Signs_and_Symptoms.pdf

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