Accommodation Near University of Pennsylvania

Extended Stay Apartments:
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City (on campus)
4109 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
USA TEL: 1-215-382-1111

Club Quarters in Philadelphia (use UPENN as the promo code)
1628 Chestnut Street (At 17th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 282-5000
Fax: (215) 282-5001

AKA Rittenhouse
135 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(+1) 215.825.7000
888.252.0180


Properties on Campus
International House
3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: (215) 895-6540 (day), (215) 387-5125 (evening)

The Stratum
20 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: (215)662-0802


Hotels ($$$-$$$$)
HOTEL PALOMAR PHILADELPHIA
117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(888) 725-1778
(215) 563-5006

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel (on campus)
3549 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Phone: (215) 387-8000

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel (on campus)
3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Tel: (215) 222-0200
Fax: (215) 222-4600

Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia
220 South 17th St, Philadelphia PA 19103-6179
Reservations: 1-800-395-7046
Telephone: (215) 735-6000
Fax: (215) 790-7766

Web source: 

https://www.pennmedicine.org/-/media/documents%20and%20audio/non%20patient%20instructions/radiology/visitingobserverfaqsandinfo2018.ashx?la=en

Program Competitiveness

The competitiveness of the major medical specialty fields are categorized into three tiers:

• Competitive
• Moderately competitive
• Less competitive

Competitive programs that are the most difficult to match into include:

• Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
• Dermatology
• General Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Otolaryngology
• Plastic Surgery
• Urology
• Radiology
• Radiation Oncology

Moderately competitive programs include:

• Anesthesiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Medicine/Pediatrics (combined)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Less competitive specialties include:

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Pathology
• Pediatrics
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Psychiatry

These categories are meant to provide a general guideline, but know that there is fluidity, and nuance to these categories, and that the boundaries between them are not fixed. Regardless of the category of competitiveness, any one program can be considered more competitive depending on other variables such as program location, prestige, etc.

For example, despite the fact that Internal Medicine is categorized as a “less competitive” specialty, the most highly respected and renowned Internal Medicine residency programs are highly competitive and therefore difficult to get into. Exceptions in the opposite direction generally do not hold up as well.

That is, the least prestigious Dermatology program in the least desirable location is still likely a highly competitive program, as there are consistently many more applicants in Dermatology than there are available slots across the country.

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

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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

                                                                                                        Dr. Talha Aijaz, M.D.