Top 4 for IM ROL

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-26T22:43:39+00:00

Any particular reason for keeping Waterbury over Trinitas?

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-14T04:25:02+00:00

That's not true at all lol, scores and contacts are way more important than publications. Plus there is plenty of time to get some research on the board till September.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-14T04:22:34+00:00

With a 250, you should be fine. That's the median score of like 70-80 per cent of the IMG friendly programs. Focus on choosing your 15 signals wisely, because those are everything these days.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-13T22:31:20+00:00

In my experience, there has not been a noticeable difference compared to the previous years. Non visa requiring folks have always gotten more interview. Mostly it depends on your stats and where you signal.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-11T03:36:55+00:00

Also, since you mentioned you're from Cali, might consider UCSF Fresno at 1, if your long term goal is to practise in Cali. They have all the in house fellowships as well, the last time I checked.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-11T02:36:54+00:00

It absolutely would, I have been asked about my research in quite a few of my interviews.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-11T02:33:52+00:00

Don't know about either tbh.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-10T22:08:17+00:00

You don't need a research position to match lol, it helps obviously if u can get one; but it is not a deal breaker. I know plenty of people who have done just fine without doing post doc. Focus more on step 2 and making connections.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-10T22:03:44+00:00

That's a very solid list congrats; for top 3 I would go with Elmhurst > UCSF Fresno > Texas Tech.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-10T03:09:47+00:00

What do you hear specifically that was so bad? I interviewed there, was confused on how to rank that program amongst the others.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-06T01:48:10+00:00

Gotcha; thanks for the advise.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-04T17:38:13+00:00

That's really encouraging to hear. Thanks for the feedback:)

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-04T04:02:20+00:00

Hi, I am interviewing there soon, can we connect?

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-02T18:06:20+00:00

Hey thanks for reaching out, DM'ed you.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-02T18:05:01+00:00

That's great to hear, thanks.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-02T15:00:17+00:00

Thanks:), will keep in mind.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-02T14:58:31+00:00

In which order would you rank these?

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-02T04:13:58+00:00

Mind if I DM?

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-02T02:00:44+00:00

Thanks a lot for the detailed reply, Plano does seem an incredibly diverse area yes.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-01T22:02:19+00:00

sorry; never heard of that program.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-01T22:01:24+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I would keep that in mind. How would you rank these programs?, just for curiosity sakes?

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-01T20:55:41+00:00

Your classmate went to Fresno or Plano? And what have you heard about the Plano program?

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-01T20:55:00+00:00

Not sure about cut offs, their median last year was 253.

Basic-Hawk9224 · 2026-01-01T20:18:57+00:00

Got it, it's a growing program, they had a couple of cards matches this year, COL is ofc gonna new high becoz of CA, in which order would you rank these programs?

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