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'Outside the match' Wat Does It Mean?
zalpac - 03-31-10 21:35
The ECFMG eporter has this specific phrase : " a significant number of IMG
applicants obtain positions outside of the Match. For example, while
4,698 IMGs obtained PGY-1 positions through the 2008 Match, 7,276 IMGs
entered PGY-1 for the 2008-2009 academic year. "
My question is what are the other ways other than the match to get a residency position? I mean according to this eporter, about 1800 residents get a position outside the match?
Thanks
zalpac - 03-31-10 21:35
The ECFMG eporter has this specific phrase : " a significant number of IMG
applicants obtain positions outside of the Match. For example, while
4,698 IMGs obtained PGY-1 positions through the 2008 Match, 7,276 IMGs
entered PGY-1 for the 2008-2009 academic year. "
My question is what are the other ways other than the match to get a residency position? I mean according to this eporter, about 1800 residents get a position outside the match?
Thanks
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Re: 'Outside the match' Wat Does It Mean adonis123 - 04-01-10 02:44 
posted by zalpac on 03-31-10 21:35
The ECFMG eporter has this specific phrase : " a significant number of IMG
applicants obtain positions outside of the Match. For example, while
4,698 IMGs obtained PGY-1 positions through the 2008 Match, 7,276 IMGs
entered PGY-1 for the 2008-2009 academic year. "
My question is what are the other ways other than the match to get a residency position? I mean according to this eporter, about 1800 residents get a position outside the match?
Thanks
The ECFMG eporter has this specific phrase : " a significant number of IMG
applicants obtain positions outside of the Match. For example, while
4,698 IMGs obtained PGY-1 positions through the 2008 Match, 7,276 IMGs
entered PGY-1 for the 2008-2009 academic year. "
My question is what are the other ways other than the match to get a residency position? I mean according to this eporter, about 1800 residents get a position outside the match?
Thanks
It means a 'prematch'.Prematch is an offer made by the programs to applicants whom they like a lot during the interviews and want them to join their programs.So, a contract is signed between them and thus an applicant will cancel all his/her remaining interviews and withdraw from NRMP Match.As it takes place before the Match Day so it is called prematch.
Good Luck!
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