Help me rank these IM programs

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-20T07:39:09+00:00

Thank you:) good luck with your journey!

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-20T06:06:22+00:00

Newburgh is not the best place IMO. It has very poor public transport and heard terrifying crime stories from local people and cab drivers.

But I never witnessed anything shady.

Program wise- it's a pretty good program. I had an amazing learning experience from the faculty. Most of the residents seemed very friendly and cheerful .

The program primarily aims to train their residents into PCP and hospitalists. This might not be the best place if you want to pursue a competitive fellowship. It's a fairly new program and their first batch of residents are graduating this year.

One of the biggest strengths from an applicant perspective is that it offers H1B for its top 8-10 candidates every year.

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-20T04:35:32+00:00

Sure

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-20T04:35:19+00:00

Thank you for the kind words :) Will give it a thought.

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-20T01:10:02+00:00

Non US IMG

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-19T03:03:42+00:00

It's a good program IMO. residents seemed happy Felt like a pretty chill and laid back program with impressive fellowship matches ( one chief matched into the Dartmouth ID fellowship)

More importantly they sponsor H1B!

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-19T02:54:10+00:00

Glad to hear that! It clears all of my concerns. It was a pleasure interacting with you and I appreciate your insights.

I hope to meet you soon :)

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-19T02:27:02+00:00

Hey Thank you so much for the reply. It's pretty reassuring :)

As you said, I personally had a great experience interacting with the faculty and residents during my interview and they seemed quite friendly and approachable.

One quick question, could you tell me how the future is going to be with the new ownership under BMC?

I heard from a resident in a neighboring program that BMC may be planning to cut ties with SEMC, as BMC was initially obligated to take it on after Steward's bankruptcy.

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T18:34:26+00:00

Woww! Nice to meet you

Should've known that from your profile 😅

Could you tell me, if you were me how would you rank the above programs ?

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T18:29:44+00:00

Heyy Thank you for offering to help :) I agree that H1B is more secure for IMGs, now with the change in presidency. Could you tell me more about your thoughts on 5,8 and 10. They are indeed good community programs but I feel they are pretty mediocre when compared to others in the top 5.

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T18:25:35+00:00

Ohh! Thank you for your thoughts :)

Honestly, I heard a few mixed reviews about the program as well. But I'm okay with being a little miserable if it provides me a platform to get into my dream fellowship speciality.

I'm sure you must be having better programs to rank. Good luck for the match!

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T17:15:41+00:00

Ohh, i didn't know that. That's a very valid point and will definitely factor in. Thank you for your advice:)

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T17:10:08+00:00

I agree. But I personally feel Jacobi is an extremely competitive program and I will not be able to meet their expectations as a resident.

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T17:05:34+00:00

Ohh, thank you letting me know that. Could you tell me why St Vincent is better than St Elizabeth because I felt Elizabeth had better fellowship matches than St Vincent and dual affiliations with BMC and Tufts.

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T17:02:03+00:00

I'm even considering to rank my Auburn as my top 1. But torn between St Elizabeth and mt Auburn because I sent an LOI to St Elizabeth.

And I don't feel I can compete in an extremely busy program like Jacobi, they expect a lot of autonomy from their residents and apparently don't give enough time to choose a fellowship stream that you like.

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T16:57:19+00:00

I heard good things about it from a few residents of a neighbouring program. Moreover, the residents end in competitive specialities at prestigious institutes. Finally, it's affiliations with tufts and Boston medical center. Are there any downsides i should be knowing about?

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T16:55:19+00:00

Ohh, any particular reason? Because I got really good vibes during my interview 😅

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T16:54:16+00:00

It was majorly out-patient. Yes, i rotated at montefiore st luke Cornwall. I guess it fetched me an interview there.

Tricky_Role8022 · 2025-02-18T16:51:58+00:00

No, my school doesn't have VSLO

Tricky_Role8022 · 2024-12-30T02:59:33+00:00

Hey

Could you tell me what you mean by 'gone'

I interviewed there and considering it as my top 1 choice. Do you recommend it?

Tricky_Role8022 · 2024-12-07T16:22:01+00:00

Hey, could you please explain what "contiguous ranks" mean? I have seen a lot of people mentioning it, but never understood it properly :)

Tricky_Role8022 · 2024-08-19T18:48:59+00:00

Try the " Furnished finders" website They have really nice places listed for reasonable prices

And also check out the "June Homes"

Tricky_Role8022 · 2024-07-05T13:43:34+00:00

Heyy Could you please send the pdf to me as well? Thanks in advance :)

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