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Does anyone have any info on Orlando Regional PCCM. Someone wrote 30 interviews for one spot. Is that true ?
Has anyone heard from the University of Florida Shands ?
Hello, I am also a NON US IMG needing H1B sponsorship. I have not received of any emails specifically indicating that I wont be able to get an interview due to H1B.Hi everyone,
NON US IMG- need H1b
Applied to 70 programs for PCCM
4 posters and 2 oral presentation at CHEST/ ATS
8 pubs
2 interviews so far.
I received many emails saying that I won't be able to get an interview due to H1b, however I am willing to change my visa status to J1 as well.
Anyone who's requiring H1b has had same issues?
Thank you!
Yes I have applied to 40 programs sponsoring J1 visa as well.Hello, I am also a NON US IMG needing H1B sponsorship. I have not received of any emails specifically indicating that I wont be able to get an interview due to H1B.
Applied to 47 programs in total (32 PCCM and 15 CCM). Rejections straight up say we are unable to extend/offer an interview. I've not received a single rejection stating it was because of my visa status. Did you apply to J1 programs as well?
It must be very difficult. I had to reject an invite because they only offered one day and I can't reschedule the other interview I have on the same day. So, not sure how folks can be doing 26 interviews. I suspect they had 26 invites, but in the end they will cancel some, which is a unfortunate for the rest of us who are hoping for more interviews. Hopefully they will start declining soon and spaces will free up.Just looking at the spreadsheet… are people seriously planning on going on 18-26 interviews???
I know there’s no travel necessary, but how do you have that many days off? Or even logistically schedule that many without having to double book dates?
Not yet.Anyone heard from Shands UF?
Hi, did anyone get an interview at Rochester General Hospital.
The Eras message did not have a reply button, so I’m confused how to get in touch with them.
Tried emailing the coordinators email on the website but no response so far
At this point in the season, if a place hasn't sent out interviews then they're probably entirely filling from within.What do we think is going on with programs who haven't sent invitations yet? Is there any strategy to this? The later they wait, the fewer dates they can offer, and the more likely applicants will have to decline or cancel other interviews to accommodate, right? Seems strange to me. Maybe @Doctor Bob can help me understand this?
We will find out on the 1st of December. It would be almost impossible to say at this point.The number also depends on whether you are American MD vs DO VS IMG and then on your visa status so...What is the safe number of interviews needed to almost guarantee a match ? I’ve heard in previous years the number varies from anywhere from 8-10 but since it’s more competitive this year some people say 12 is a safe number. Anyone have any insight ?
For PCCM they sent me an e-mail the day before with the info. It was only one link. Check your e-mail first. If you didn't get one, I suggest you email the program coordinator tonight and call her first thing in the morning. . Good luckAnyone interview with GWU for CCM? My interview is tomorrow but they haven't sent me anything (link, documents, etc). Not sure what else to do...
I did that for a couple that I am especially interested in. I haven't heard any response - I think the PD's / coordinators are probably swamped with emails as it is, and I'm not sure that it would be effective or not. I do have a friend who got a couple of interviews after doing so, but I'm not sure that it helps much to be honestSo I haven't heard from a couple programs yet that I'm most interested in. Should I reach out? What do I say? Does anyone else do this?
I reached out to my top program and a couple of weeks later got an interview. I also reached out to a few other programs and did not get interviews. I figure might as well try, you’ve got nothing to lose at this point.So I haven't heard from a couple programs yet that I'm most interested in. Should I reach out? What do I say? Does anyone else do this?
Congrats on a great list of programs. What I've come to realize this season is that the programs I'm interested in are all so different and what makes one program "better" than another is so individualized. A good deal will depend on what your career goals are. Do you want to work in an ICU forever? Then consider programs that have stronger airway training or ecmo exposure (or at least have a mechanism built in to help you get those experiences). Want an exposure to CF? Transplant? Do you want to care for a specific population? I think you get my point.Hey all would appreciate any insight or rankings of the following programs for my list. For my own preferences, location doesn't really matter, wondering about relative prestige and strength of programs. Looking for about 2/3 clinical 1/3 research in a program, don't foresee myself being a full time researcher and want strong clinical training with some research time though
(In no particular order)
Temple
Mt. Sinai Morningside/West
U Rochester
Northwell/Long Island Jewish
Montefiore
UNC
UCSD
Georgetown
UConn
GW
Stony Brook
Rutgers-NJMS
Thanks in advance!
What is the safe number of interviews needed to almost guarantee a match ? I’ve heard in previous years the number varies from anywhere from 8-10 but since it’s more competitive this year some people say 12 is a safe number. Anyone have any insight ?
Thank you! Yeah a lot of that makes sense, but just given that interviews are virtual and it's sometimes hard to get a sense of the program from limited interaction, I was hoping some others would have opinions about certain programs vs others. I edited my post to go into a little more detail about what I'm looking for in terms of a career-would prefer being primary on airway, programs with strong ECMO training. Transplant is a plus, but not necessarily a dealbreaker. Would appreciate strong procedural training as well with exposure to IP. For subspecialties, could not care less about CF, but undecided on other subspecialties i.e pulmonary vascular, sarcoid. Not enough exposure at my residency to know. Torn between private practice and more of a clinician educator roleCongrats on a great list of programs. What I've come to realize this season is that the programs I'm interested in are all so different and what makes one program "better" than another is so individualized. A good deal will depend on what your career goals are. Do you want to work in an ICU forever? Then consider programs that have stronger airway training or ecmo exposure (or at least have a mechanism built in to help you get those experiences). Want an exposure to CF? Transplant? Do you want to care for a specific population? I think you get my point.
That is great and I mean there is a tab on the spread sheet for program impressions. If you're asking for impressions why dont you share yours on the spreadsheet as others have done so to help?Thank you! Yeah a lot of that makes sense, but just given that interviews are virtual and it's sometimes hard to get a sense of the program from limited interaction, I was hoping some others would have opinions about certain programs vs others. I edited my post to go into a little more detail about what I'm looking for in terms of a career-would prefer being primary on airway, programs with strong ECMO training. Transplant is a plus, but not necessarily a dealbreaker. Would appreciate strong procedural training as well with exposure to IP. For subspecialties, could not care less about CF, but undecided on other subspecialties i.e pulmonary vascular, sarcoid. Not enough exposure at my residency to know. Torn between private practice and more of a clinician educator role
All it takes is one, fingers crossed56 programs applied. 4 Interviews. I don’t think I’ll be getting more invitations. Best of luck.
They sent out invites last fridayDoes anyone have any idea what UF / Shands is doing in terms of invites for PCCM. Only one box checked today.
I have an interview there on the 7th of October. Are you interviewing on the same date?Anyone interview at Memorial Sloan Kettering? How many days prior to the scheduled interview date did they send out the schedule? The PC has not responded to any of my emails.
Yes, I am. For CCM. are you?I have an interview there on the 7th of October. Are you interviewing on the same date?
My feeling on this matter is that you only train once so go for the faculty/ training…if programs are essentially the same then i would look at peripherals such as city/ night life/col.As the season comes closer and closer to an end how are you guys thinking of you ROL? Are you guys choosing prestige over location or vice versa. Not sure if I am leaning PP vs Academia but definitely want exposure so that whatever I choose in the future I’m not blindsided.
Having a hard time choosing amazing training and working with supportive world renown faculty and not my preference in city vs great city with supportive/friendly faculty but not on same tier as the other program (definitely good training but just not as good based in subjective opinion and US news rankings top 10 vs top 30)
Any input would be great thanks!
Yeah that's what I think I am leaning towards too in terms of the training but what if the other program with the city is where you think you will settle in long term since it's closer to family? Thanks for your inputMy feeling on this matter is that you only train once so go for the faculty/ training…if programs are essentially the same then i would look at peripherals such as city/ night life/col.
One thing though US news and ranking is NO barometer of training, its ranking is largely influenced by patients perception.
My problem is after my top 3 from progs 4-8 don’t really know which program is well known and due to Covid-19 virtually all programs look the same
Hope this helps in your decision making.
If the vibe was that uncomfortable you’re probably best off not ranking themHello everyone, I had a very weird experience and I need some help and suggestions. I applied for both cmm and PCCM at the same program. it's a very reputable program. I got PCCM invite before CCM invite. Well I accepted both of them because it's very competitive to get matched into PCCM and I kept CCM as my backup. I told the program that I have been invited to your pccm as well and I'll rank it higher because that's my primary interest ( I had to disclose it because pccm PD is also an associate PD for CCM). When I had my pccm interview it was a weird experience. First of all the PD was not good at hiding her expressions and I could see that she was not happy interviewing me at all. Secondly the CCM PD was on the panel of interviewers and she didn't interview me and said to the program coordinator that I have already interviewed him before. Third while having conversation with the program coordinator she said you can leave early and don't need to stick around for fellow session because you've already been here for the interview and then she also said there are people out there waiting for interviews (referring to the fact that I had two with them).
Currently I'm just shocked how a reputable program can do that to an applicant. First of all it's their fault to extend both interviews and then they didn't respect my time and made me feel like I have no worth.
Dr. Bob, whats your opinion about it? did i make a mistake to apply for both programs? i am pretty sure it is not unusual.
Hello everyone, I had a very weird experience and I need some help and suggestions. I applied for both cmm and PCCM at the same program. it's a very reputable program. I got PCCM invite before CCM invite. Well I accepted both of them because it's very competitive to get matched into PCCM and I kept CCM as my backup. I told the program that I have been invited to your pccm as well and I'll rank it higher because that's my primary interest ( I had to disclose it because pccm PD is also an associate PD for CCM). When I had my pccm interview it was a weird experience. First of all the PD was not good at hiding her expressions and I could see that she was not happy interviewing me at all. Secondly the CCM PD was on the panel of interviewers and she didn't interview me and said to the program coordinator that I have already interviewed him before. Third while having conversation with the program coordinator she said you can leave early and don't need to stick around for fellow session because you've already been here for the interview and then she also said there are people out there waiting for interviews (referring to the fact that I had two with them).
Currently I'm just shocked how a reputable program can do that to an applicant. First of all it's their fault to extend both interviews and then they didn't respect my time and made me feel like I have no worth.
Dr. Bob, whats your opinion about it? did i make a mistake to apply for both programs? i am pretty sure it is not unusual.
As the season comes closer and closer to an end how are you guys thinking of you ROL? Are you guys choosing prestige over location or vice versa. Not sure if I am leaning PP vs Academia but definitely want exposure so that whatever I choose in the future I’m not blindsided.
Having a hard time choosing amazing training and working with supportive world renown faculty and not my preference in city vs great city with supportive/friendly faculty but not on same tier as the other program (definitely good training but just not as good based in subjective opinion and US news rankings top 10 vs top 30)
Any input would be great thanks!
Well depends how far apart are they in your ranking i.e if my best training program is on number 1, and this other place you are talking about training wise (if i were not to consider city/ family) would still be a 2/3 i would probably rank the one which has decent training and family as my top choice, but were the degree of separation more like by 4-5 places i would forget everything else and just go for the training. As you can always move back to your city for a job later on in life.Yeah that's what I think I am leaning towards too in terms of the training but what if the other program with the city is where you think you will settle in long term since it's closer to family? Thanks for your input
I, too, would like to know this as well from any APD or PDs out there.Question: probably best for any PD or APD’s in the chat. Letters of intent or informing your number one that they are your number one? Positive? Negative? Neutral? Have heard rumblings that this can be seen as a red flag for some reason, but I also want to be transparent with how much I want to go to my first choice.
Question: probably best for any PD or APD’s in the chat. Letters of intent or informing your number one that they are your number one? Positive? Negative? Neutral? Have heard rumblings that this can be seen as a red flag for some reason, but I also want to be transparent with how much I want to go to my first choice.
Also, would being board certified help as well? I recently found out I passed the ABIM earlier this week and was thinking of mentioning this to my number 1 program with hopes that it would help, seeing that they won't have to worry about me taking extra time off/electives to study and take the exam around that time of the year.
WHC has excellent clinical training and fellows are very well trained. In addition, DMV area is great to live in. Overall I think these places are pretty comparable.Hi, would have anyone have an insight into these programs for purpose of Rank order list
Washington Hospital Center DC
WVU, Morgantown.
MCG, Georgia
Allegheny, Pittsburgh
Einstein, Philadelphia
Metro Health- Cleveland
Albany medical center
Was having difficulty deciding between them. If any of you have an insight and could help ranking them based on your experience ?
Looking for strong clinical and procedural training
Same question as above. Any insight into Houston Methodist program?