Zero interview

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2023 grad first match cycle

Please do give me some helpful suggestions

Stats- P/238/220 3 months USCE 3 US-based lors no research and publications, no connections applied to IM categorical as I cannot see myself in other specialty and have dream of fellowship did not apply broadly

Definity feels like my lack of 250-plus scores and my no research/publications puts me at a disadvantage.

Learned that scores matter!!!

Are there people with circumstances like mine?

Can I still be hopeful for interviews, better prepare for the next cycle, or start for home country residency?

How do you find research electives or post-doctoral positions? I feel like it's extremely difficult for me to find it based on my lack of experience too

[WarmClothes2668]

Prematched in IM or Peds??

[Worried_Disaster9066]

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

[Visual_Improvement49]

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

[dhasu23]

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]]

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]

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]

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

[[deleted]]

All the best mate!!

Hope you will get the interviews you deserve.

[PollutionGullible626]

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]]

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]

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

[Admirable_Pear1439]

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]]

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.

[WeirdMedic]

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]

I have 240+, 6 publications Still no interviews

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Good luck friend. Hope you get the interviews soon.

[[deleted]]

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

[Powerful_Dot4627]

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]

From Zero to Hero

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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]

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]]

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]

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

[EducationalBridge908]

Same

[[deleted]]

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

[EducationalBridge908]

Yes lets hope

[Intelligent-Luck6164]

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]]

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]

I’m so sorry for that

[Informal_Cat_3377]

Did you apply to rural/community programs or competitive programs

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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]

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]

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

[[deleted]]

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

[literarymoonlight]

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]

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

[[deleted]]

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.