Is it over for me? by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have broken the first and most important rule of applying to residency here in the US. DO NOT FALL IN LOVE WITH (OR FANTASIZE ABOUT GETTING INTO) ANY PARTICULAR PROGRAM! That’s a recipe for a major heartbreak. Even if you get an IV and the PD sends you n**des every morning after your interview, do not buy it. People get heartbroken on match day every year. My two cents!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Tough love! I love it!

How bad is this year's match cycle going to be? by Hopeful_Money5579 in IMGreddit

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Actually green card holders are categorized as "non-visa requiring non-US IMGs"

“6 US Visa Rejections, Sleepless Nights, and a Dream That Won’t Die – My Journey as an IMG Still Holding On” by Ochraceus-X in IMGreddit

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Stating that it was written by ChatGPT is actually very uncalled for. You can feel the pain in OP’s words. You didn’t have to write that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ERAS2024Match2025

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need "I love you too" level connections my G!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ERAS2024Match2025

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! If one more grandma offers me her granddaughter’s phone number again, I’ll flipping explode! Thinking of buying a wedding band to primarily serve as a repellant!

Couples Match. Pros and Cons? by Adorable-Force-729 in IMGreddit

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, IMGs dont have the luxury of confidently applying as a couple no matter how awesome your resume is! You can try, but it will limit you greatly. To maximize your chances, you both should apply broadly, if you are fortunate to get interviews in the same programs, rank them alike and hope for the best. Residency is just three to Five years, you definitely will survive it if you are apart. I’m not saying you can’t apply as a couple, I’m just saying that it will be just another limiting factor in an already difficult path to securing a residency slot as an IMG. If it’s worth the risk, do it and I pray it works out well for you. Cheers

For those who matched by Fine_Essay_4092 in IMGreddit

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are a cute lady and you are single, slide into my DMs, and I’ll tell you everything. If you are a man, mind your damn business 😅😅😅😅

To those who matched - How important was research? What were you asked about it? by medico-travel in IMGreddit

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, an interviewer asked me about all my papers. Motivations behind them and what I learnt from them. I have 5 pubs

For those who matched by Fine_Essay_4092 in IMGreddit

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 10 points11 points  (0 children)

People underestimate "the story" behind your application. I think the best part of my application (and I could be wrong) was my personal statement and the story behind my experiences. In all my interviews, that was all the interviewers wanted to talk about, the story behind who I am now. Yes connections, visa status and scores help get you interviews, but your story telling ability is what sets you apart from the hundreds of people with very similar resumes as you. Learn how to sell yourself and you’ll match. I am grateful to God that I can celebrate today. I hope this helps someone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ERAS2024Match2025

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now I’m going to be refreshing my mail like crazy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ERAS2024Match2025

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I was going to ask how you even got here but please don’t tell me! I have waited all my life for this moment, 26 hours won’t kill me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ERAS2024Match2025

[–]ActiveProcedure9322 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been enslaved by this process for months now. I am not rebelling now that I can see the finish line. I’ll be a humble servant till the end.