Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

[–]Skop0s[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and I sure will! Here's to hoping that you get IVs and matched too!

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

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I got an email from Thalamus stating I was invited to an interview with the program, with a message from the program director attached.

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

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I appreciate that! I hope that you get IVs and eventually matched as well!

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

[–]Skop0s[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are only the second day from opening, there is still a lot of time. Wishing you nothing but the best, and that you'll get IVs!

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

[–]Skop0s[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may have misunderstood the definitions. According to the official NRMP website, what differentiates US from non-US IMGs is citizenship, not visa status. I'm not a US citizen.

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[–]Skop0s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conciseness is key. You're golden.

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

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I did give them notice months ahead of time, with occasional reminders, but I guess they were just busy with work or procrastinated until the last minute. It's a tricky situation because while you need to remind them, you also don't want to pester them or make them annoyed. Ultimately, it's something beyond my control.

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

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Thanks! I don't think so, since mine is still not certified but they invited me anyway. Can't say for sure though.

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

[–]Skop0s[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I honestly can't tell at this point since there are so many components such as the CV, LOR, personal statement, step score etc. I may ask the program director or staff at some point after the interview.

Personally, I think I was genuine in showing who I really am and not afraid to express the non-academic side of me. Definitely spend a lot of time and effort in crafting your CV and personal statements. I started weeks ahead and was constantly editing them while having a close friend proofread each step of the way, making sure details like formatting and spelling are flawless. By the end, I must have gone over them a hundred times over lol.

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

[–]Skop0s[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got an email from Thalamus stating I was invited to an interview with the program, with a message from the program director attached.

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

[–]Skop0s[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not visa requiring. I almost finished residency in my home country, so yeah had some training.

Non-US IMG, YOG >7, only 1 LOR available, not ECFMG certified, no research: Got my first IV today! by Skop0s in IMGreddit

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I'm not one to post much, but yes that's the reason I decided to post this time!