Hello Everyone!
I am currently at PGY-3 who failed to match into a cardiology fellowship. I only had 2 interviews during the season. In my perspective, I was a decently competitive candidate (multiple research projects, chief resident, university program, leadership roles during residency). I am an IMG (but a US citizen) and USMLE scores were pass all on first attempt, but were a bit on the lower side (220's). I have taken a one year unaccredited cardiology research fellowship which I will be starting this July. I am not sure how much it will help me as applications are also due in July and I doubt I will have any publications in the few weeks I start. Any suggestions on what I can do to increase my number of interviews for the upcoming fellowship cycle? I am kind of confused and discouraged given I only had 2 interviews last cycle. TIA for the input!
I am currently at PGY-3 who failed to match into a cardiology fellowship. I only had 2 interviews during the season. In my perspective, I was a decently competitive candidate (multiple research projects, chief resident, university program, leadership roles during residency). I am an IMG (but a US citizen) and USMLE scores were pass all on first attempt, but were a bit on the lower side (220's). I have taken a one year unaccredited cardiology research fellowship which I will be starting this July. I am not sure how much it will help me as applications are also due in July and I doubt I will have any publications in the few weeks I start. Any suggestions on what I can do to increase my number of interviews for the upcoming fellowship cycle? I am kind of confused and discouraged given I only had 2 interviews last cycle. TIA for the input!