USMLE Forum Archives - The Match & Residency - Interviews
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Re: Interviews
InSitu - 01-07-08 01:04 Yes there are still a lot of programs that still sending invitations for interview. January is still a potential.
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Re: Interviews radhamesramos - 01-07-08 13:16 Some programs, mainly community programs, send their last invitations in january. so don't despair
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Re: Interviews mindswapper - 01-08-08 00:22 Is it ok to call the programs and ask them now?
If yes, what or how shall we ask?
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Re: Interviews InSitu - 01-08-08 00:24 
posted by mindswapper on 01-08-08 00:22
Is it ok to call the programs and ask them now?
If yes, what or how shall we ask?
Is it ok to call the programs and ask them now?
If yes, what or how shall we ask?
I don't see why not. I think being aggressive at times is actually of a benefit.
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Re: Interviews mindswapper - 01-08-08 00:30 posted by InSitu on 01-08-08 00:24
I don't see why not. I think being aggressive at times is actually of a benefit.
I don't see why not. I think being aggressive at times is actually of a benefit.
But how to talk to them?
What to ask professionally?
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Re: Interviews InSitu - 01-08-08 08:10 Tell them that you are a very well qualified looking to start residency program training in 2008. If they show interest they will ask you questions. Tone of confidence in your voice do miracles.
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Re: Interviews radhamesramos - 01-08-08 09:26 Besides. like that they double check your application, sometimes they overlook it when they have to deal with more than 3000 applications, and then they realize, when they doublecheck that you are a candidate that could fit perfectly their program. Also, the emphasis of showing them that you are really interested in them sometimes pays off
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Re: Interviews vladmira - 01-08-08 09:33 Hi,
I think there are still possible chances of receiving an invitation even in January. I personally had to cancel two IV invitation in NYC scheduled for mid January some days ago after I received and accepted a pre-match. I believe there are some other people in a similar situation like mine. I would think that such programs would then have a second look at applications in order to invite somebody else once they receive cancellation.
Good luck
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Re: Interviews radhamesramos - 01-08-08 09:42 There you are,
A lot of candidates are cancelling and opening slots because they took pre-match positions, so january is still a key month
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Re: Interviews InSitu - 01-08-08 09:54 posted by radhamesramos on 01-08-08 09:26
Besides. like that they double check your application, sometimes they overlook it when they have to deal with more than 3000 applications, and then they realize, when they doublecheck that you are a candidate that could fit perfectly their program. Also, the emphasis of showing them that you are really interested in them sometimes pays off
Besides. like that they double check your application, sometimes they overlook it when they have to deal with more than 3000 applications, and then they realize, when they doublecheck that you are a candidate that could fit perfectly their program. Also, the emphasis of showing them that you are really interested in them sometimes pays off
I agree 100%
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Re: Interviews mindswapper - 01-08-08 14:03 posted by InSitu on 01-08-08 08:10
Tell them that you are a very well qualified looking to start residency program training in 2008. If they show interest they will ask you questions. Tone of confidence in your voice do miracles.
Tell them that you are a very well qualified looking to start residency program training in 2008. If they show interest they will ask you questions. Tone of confidence in your voice do miracles.
Is it advisable to go personally and talk to somebody if the programs are situated nearby?
Wud that sound like being needy?
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Re: Interviews radhamesramos - 01-08-08 14:54 Above all, do not go personally. It is too agressive. Better call them, sometimes they do not like to being called but that is more polite than showing up over there
You could do it, however if you have somebody inside, but it is still a little too obvious. Just call, and try to sound casual, but serious, not too desperate
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Re: Interviews InSitu - 01-08-08 15:17 Well being too aggressive sometimes pays. Last scramble i know one guy in kanasas who walke din a residency programs and got a position. I am not saying to do it but hey if you dont mind being yelled at, do it. :)
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Re: Interviews mindswapper - 01-08-08 15:19 posted by InSitu on 01-08-08 15:17
Well being too aggressive sometimes pays. Last scramble i know one guy in kanasas who walke din a residency programs and got a position. I am not saying to do it but hey if you dont mind being yelled at, do it. :)
Well being too aggressive sometimes pays. Last scramble i know one guy in kanasas who walke din a residency programs and got a position. I am not saying to do it but hey if you dont mind being yelled at, do it. :)
All that matters is a residency spot in the end. It doesnt matter even if yelled at.
Of course, I am desperate (although I dunno abt others).
:-(
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Re: Interviews radhamesramos - 01-29-08 09:27 I got interviews and still feel a little desperate. I undesrtand your situation, being there thrice, so, I hope you just do fine and don't get overwhelmed with the scramble, I know it's hard, but it is an awful experience where you get a lot of experience...believe I've been there
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Re: Interviews utterker - 01-31-08 08:21 hi
how to prepare for an interview? is there any particular book to read? i dont have good communication skills and i want to improve them. please help me
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Re: Interviews radhamesramos - 01-31-08 08:41 there is a very good book called "Iserson's getting into a medical residency" It is meant for AMGs, but has a special chapter for IMGs and very good advices on interviews and how to get the best of them
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Re: Interviews radhamesramos - 01-31-08 11:35 don't know, I have the fifth edition which is kind of old (I started reading it, even before thinking about taking step I), so, I really don't know what is the current edition. The good thing about this book is that Kenneth Iserson himself is or was a PD
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Re: Interviews taghrid - 01-31-08 11:40 Try **hidden** they have a video about how to prepare for the interview.
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Re: Interviews utterker - 02-01-08 03:09 some have also mentioned about other books like first aid for match, 101 biggest mistakes & how to avoid them; do you have any idea whether the book Iserson alone is sufficient or we need to read more?
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Re: Interviews TheOne - 02-01-08 10:48 posted by utterker on 02-01-08 03:09
some have also mentioned about other books like first aid for match, 101 biggest mistakes & how to avoid them; do you have any idea whether the book Iserson alone is sufficient or we need to read more?
some have also mentioned about other books like first aid for match, 101 biggest mistakes & how to avoid them; do you have any idea whether the book Iserson alone is sufficient or we need to read more?
I used a couple of interview startigies posted by the AMA online, they're all similar to each other when it comes to the approach and questions.
I'm lucky to have my uncle who used to hire pepole in his bussiness and we practiced together "Mocked Interviews" which helped alot when I takled the interviews. I would suggest to do mocks to everyone espicially if you have someone here in the States.
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Re: Interviews InSitu - 02-01-08 12:12 posted by TheOne on 02-01-08 10:48
I used a couple of interview startigies posted by the AMA online, they're all similar to each other when it comes to the approach and questions.
I'm lucky to have my uncle who used to hire pepole in his bussiness and we practiced together "Mocked Interviews" which helped alot when I takled the interviews. I would suggest to do mocks to everyone espicially if you have someone here in the States.
I used a couple of interview startigies posted by the AMA online, they're all similar to each other when it comes to the approach and questions.
I'm lucky to have my uncle who used to hire pepole in his bussiness and we practiced together "Mocked Interviews" which helped alot when I takled the interviews. I would suggest to do mocks to everyone espicially if you have someone here in the States.
Good idea ;)
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Re: Interviews radhamesramos - 02-03-08 18:59 That is the idea every of those books tells you, so the one gave you a super piece of advice for free...good luck
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