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Hey guys, it's almost time for the applications to go in. Who's applying for endo this year ? Have the spots gone down since last year?
Hey guys, it's almost time for the applications to go in. Who's applying for endo this year ? Have the spots gone down since last year?
You may want to stretch that to a pageAlso my personal statement is less than a page long. Hope that's okay
No it didn’tThere's a new endocrinology program in New Jersey which got approved after the match in December 2018, so that's 2 more spots. Not sure if they managed to fill and start their first fellows this month. Otherwise endocrinology completely filled last year I think?
What are the thoughts about programs that include VA training in addition to the main hospital sites? Is it more experience or more nuisance?
There's a new endocrinology program in New Jersey which got approved after the match in December 2018, so that's 2 more spots. Not sure if they managed to fill and start their first fellows this month. Otherwise endocrinology completely filled last year I think?
Not specific to Endo, but VA rotations/clinics offer a great deal of trainee autonomy. The downside is that they also often have much less support/backup.What are the thoughts about programs that include VA training in addition to the main hospital sites? Is it more experience or more nuisance?
Last year 306 of 326 positions filled. There were 363 applicants, of which 57 went unmatched - total of a 84.3% match rate, which is not significantly changed from prior. Presumably most of the remaining 20 positions were filled by some of the unmatched applicants, so it was a total match rate of ~90% (being about ~10% more applicants than the total # of spots).There's a new endocrinology program in New Jersey which got approved after the match in December 2018, so that's 2 more spots. Not sure if they managed to fill and start their first fellows this month. Otherwise endocrinology completely filled last year I think?
Not specific to Endo, but VA rotations/clinics offer a great deal of trainee autonomy. The downside is that they also often have much less support/backup.
I loved my residency and fellowship clinics at the VA. But I don't think I could be FT staff there.
I submitted mine a week or two after ERAS opened due to the same reason a few years ago. Didn't seem to matter.That's true. The other issue I think depends on proximity of the VA to the main university centers. Next door or <10-15 min drive away is not the end of the world. If it is any further, that would seem frustrating.
On a side note, does it matter if your application is submitted up to a week after ERAS opening? Still waiting on a LOR to be uploaded. Surely programs wait a few days before offering interviews.
This is a question you really had to think to ask?Is it bad to apply to 2 different programs (geriatrics and endo) at one university each having the same training program administrator/coordinator but different PD
This is a question you really had to think to ask?
Only if you don’t want an invite from either program...smh
I wouldn’t say Vanderbilt is competitive . Duke...well, it’s Duke.I'm running into the same issue with my LOR, 2 out of 4 have been uploaded, one has been released, and one is still in "processing 4 days later". The other 2 were supposedly just sent in. I applied to 20 programs. Is there anyway to tell which programs are really competitive and which ones are not? I mean other than the obvious namesake---i.e Vanderbilt/Duke.... I'm coming from a small community hospital IM program, but I am a bit older and do have a strong background in research/teaching.
3 is plenty esp if they are your endo LoRsI already have 3 LoRs uploaded but 4th one is going to take a while. Should I just apply with 3 for now? Can I add a 4th LoR at a later date?
I already have 3 LoRs uploaded but 4th one is going to take a while. Should I just apply with 3 for now? Can I add a 4th LoR at a later date?
You can add it as a project you're doing. It won't be worth that much, but it will be something to discuss during interviews.Would you not add on ERAS any in-progress IRB approved research work, since it isn't published yet or completed?
How long will the 4th take? Do you already have PD letter?
I don't know. I think he may upload it either this weekend or the next.
I already have literally everything set up except that LoR. I would really prefer to submit before 15th deadline.
I like diabetes and lipid metabolism, but have publications on adrenals. I have 1 Endo LOR currently and am rotating with 2 endocrinologists next month and I am going to ask for a LOR from them and they're aware and everything, so I was just gonna like physically mail it to my really really hopeful places, and possibly ask the two attendings to "make a call"?? (they're both from one of the institutes)
You can add it as a project you're doing. It won't be worth that much, but it will be something to discuss during interviews.
Yes.Would this be best said under the 'experience' tab and not 'publication'? The latter seems a bit presumptuous.
I think its unrealistic to think that USLME scores won't be looked at---I suppose some programs have SOME filter. However, in this stage of the game, we are all residents with letters of support from our PD. Therefore, at THIS stage, I would think LOR and research/QI projects would hold more weight.How important are USMLE Step Scores and medical school performance?
I tanked those and ended up in a low tier residency. AMG.
Temple only has one fellow a year I think.Can anyone comment on the differences between Temple and Jefferson for endo? Is one program more known for certain things or better regarded?
I see, thank you for the info!Temple only has one fellow a year I think.
Temple is a safety net hospital that is very busy...Jeff is where the insured pts go...
Out of the phily programs, UPenn’s endo program is probably the most recognized...
The average program will get a couple hundred applications this coming week. They have to decide on 20-30 people to interview.Is there a chance that we get interviews tomorrow? Just nervous.,
Jersey Shore endocrinology was the newly approved fellowship last DecemberWhich one is that?
Is there a chance that we get interviews tomorrow? Just nervous.,
The average program will get a couple hundred applications this coming week. They have to decide on 20-30 people to interview.
I mean, there's a chance some of those interviews will go out tomorrow - to say, home candidates. That's probably about it.
I wouldn’t hold my breath. But a good portion of invites should be extended by the end of the month.Is there a chance that we get interviews tomorrow? Just nervous.,
I just noticed that fellowship match doesn’t open until August 28?Is there a chance that we get interviews tomorrow? Just nervous.,