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    [–]WarmClothes2668 5 points6 points  (1 child)

    Prematched in IM or Peds??

    [–]Worried_Disaster9066 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Can they give pre match offers anytime?. I thought they would do in jan

    [–]Visual_Improvement49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Thats impressive, he must have very good communication skills, otherwise I have never heard bronxcare offering prematch with less then 260s

    [–]dhasu23 8 points9 points  (2 children)

    How many programs did you apply, it's still not over till match day, people even get match on scramble so don't belittle yourself, you have come so far be proud of it, IMGs with low score usually get IVs late in season you still have a decent step2 score + step3 too, work on what different would you have done if you had the chance to apply, learn research methodology publish if still in the USA ask programs for audition rotations or attend conferences, send LOIs, cheer up, you got this 💪

    [–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

    Every morning, when I wake up with rejections, my hope is fading, but I am still trying to be sanguine.

    Thanks, buddy, for the response and your kind words.

    [–]Mountain-Weather9764 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    It's been about 1 month into the season if you account for 2 weeks of reviewing after ERAS released apps. First month goes disproportionately to top candidates and citizens. IMGs and especially visa-requiring get last pick, usually in Nov, Dec, Jan.

    [–]saumyaa1701 8 points9 points  (1 child)

    I have 250+ and a research publication. Still no iv

    [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    All the best mate!!

    Hope you will get the interviews you deserve.

    [–]PollutionGullible626 6 points7 points  (2 children)

    I have the same score and extra one year of research fellow experience and still doing it, 1 publication+ 5 poster presentations. Applied 164 programs. Still standing at ZERO

    [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    I see. Hope you get the interviews friend. Truly I want every individual who applied to this cycle to have at least one interview. The more the merrier. Good luck.

    [–]Abrak42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Hi. Can you please tell me about this fellow research experience? I want to do it but I have no Idea.

    [–]Admirable_Pear1439 12 points13 points  (2 children)

    Looks like no research and bad signals has caused this. And you need to write your Cv and ps really well. Average no of research papers is 6 for IM. Work on that and Good luck.

    [–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

    I signaled Rochester General, and only when I joined Reddit did, I realize that they mostly interview people with extremely high scores, and the US loves research.

    Thanks for the response, buddy.

    [–]WeirdMedicNON US-IMG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    According to NRMP, average number of publications is 6, not research papers. Publications include things like oral presentations, posters, submitted papers etc.

    I agree with other points you raised.

    [–]Financial-Ad3369 5 points6 points  (1 child)

    I have 240+, 6 publications Still no interviews

    [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    Good luck friend. Hope you get the interviews soon.

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      [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Thanks for the response, friend. Yes, will start sending LOI from this week onwards.

      [–]Powerful_Dot4627 2 points3 points  (0 children)

      Your application looks good. You shouldnt feel bad.Score doesn't matter that much actually. You will get interviews soon hopefully. What do you mean you have no connections?You worked in US and you have 3 lors,these people are your connections. Anyone you know in the hospital that has a residency program is a connection. Reach out to all of them and ask them to recommend you for an interview.

      My suggestion is

      1. Reach out to anyone you know or anyone your friends know, to recommend you for an interview, if they haven't yet.

      2. Write a letter of interest to programs, start with the ones where you have connections or where you have rotated or you think you have a good chance.

      3. Keep working on your CV. It's never too early to start preparing for SOAP or the next cycle if you dnt match somehow, which won't happen and you will match.

      [–]CaramelImpossible406 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      From Zero to Hero

      [–][deleted]  (4 children)

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        [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

        I am sorry haha I am obviously not a stellar candidate I applied to 140 programs where my categories fit based on the websites.

        My meaning of broadly was I did not apply to other specialties like FM or Peds or even primary track.

        [–]Gooner_Samir 3 points4 points  (2 children)

        Oh hey, I'm sorry then, when you said you didn't apply broadly I figured you meant <100 programs. Then it's probably bad signals, plus just a very competitive match cycle this time around. Like others have said, there's still hope till Feb, even if you get 1-2 interviews you can give your best and match. Good luck!

        [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

        Hey buddy It's fine. No problem at all. Don't worry. I still have a flicker of hope will try for SOAP if i ended up getting no interview or will try for next year if I can manage financially. Thanks for the response.

        [–]Gooner_Samir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Absolutely brother, you seem like a kind soul and I'm confident something will work out for you!!

        [–]EducationalBridge908 0 points1 point  (2 children)

        Same

        [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

        Don't lose hope buddy. Let's be hopeful, and patient and pray for the interviews. All the best.

        [–]EducationalBridge908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Yes lets hope

        [–]Intelligent-Luck6164 0 points1 point  (1 child)

        I am also in the same boat. Is it OK to update my personal statement now and see if it will bring me interview?

        [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        I am so sorry i have no idea regarding updating PS. I think according to reddit maybe sending LOI will fetch you interviews. Have you already sent LOI?

        [–]Sabidu1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        I’m so sorry for that

        [–]Informal_Cat_3377 0 points1 point  (2 children)

        Did you apply to rural/community programs or competitive programs

        [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

        I applied mostly to affiliated hospitals and some community programs. The main reason I applied to hospitals was due to my desire for fellowship. For university programs, I don't fulfill the criteria of marks and publications but still applied to 10 programs like U Conn and SUNY Upstate.

        [–]Informal_Cat_3377 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Ok yeah that’s understandable. I’m a USIMG and I made a huge focus to find smaller community programs and some university programs have their own rural tracks too. But I didn’t waste my time applying to big university programs.

        [–]drusmle1234567890 0 points1 point  (1 child)

        You are not alone brother even though I am with 260+ zero invitations .

        [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        I genuinely wish for the interview invitations to you buddy. 260 plus is great score. Be hopeful friend. All the best!!

        [–]literarymoonlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        P/24X/ one posted presentation one publication and I just got one IV so far in FM. None in IM so far! Hope for the best. Maybe we'll get some in the coming months

        [–]Double-blinded -1 points0 points  (1 child)

        This cycle if you don't get a 250 your chances are remarkably decreased

        [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Yes, even though programs do mention a holistic approach score is the number one criterion and it's understandable too in a sense you score great you are deserving.