20th May, 2019

Prachi Pednekar, MD Categorical Internal medicine- Bridgeport

Hospital/ Yale New Haven, CT

Ekta Tirthani, MD Categorical Internal medicine- Rochester General

Hospital, NY

Riya Patel, MD Categorical Internal medicine- Jacobi Medical Center/Albert

Einstein COM, NY

Yutika Mandal, MD Categorical Pediatrics- Brooklyn Hospital, NY

Riddhi Borse, MD Advanced Radiology- Yale University, CT

NRMP 2019 Internal Medicine
Match Statistics :
 Internal Medicine programs offered 8,116 positions,
574 more than in 2018

 Pediatrics programs offered 2,847 positions, 79 more

than in 2018

 The number of non-U.S. citizen IMGs who submitted

program choices also declined, from 7,067 in 2018 to
6,869 this year, but 58.6% matched to first-year
positions, 66 more than in 2016 and the highest
match rate since 2005
Overview of USMLE :
 Broad outlook
 Step 1
 Step 2 Clinical skills
 Step 2 Clinical knowledge
 Electives, observerships
 Step 3
 Research
 Application for ERAS
 Interview season
 The Match
 SCHEDULE FOR PREP
MBBS Third Minor : Step 1

MBBS Third Major : Apply for USCE(Advantage: Step 1

score)

During USCE : Give Step 2 CS

Internship: Step 2 CK

Apply for ECFMG Certification with MUHS Degree

(REQUIRES BREAKING THE BOND)

Once certified apply for NRMP Match Season

(deadline ~ Sept 15)

During Interview season : Step 3 (deadline for exam is

usually December 31 to qualify for H1B)
DOUBTS I USUALLY GET….
-I HAVE to give Step 1 in Third Minor ? NO, it’s a completely individual
choice, it’s never too late. ( Most of us gave Step 1 after internship)
-I can’t give exam in internship ? You can(if you can manage it well with
internship, it’ll be difficult though with residents out for your blood)
- Should I join classes or self study? I had joined for step 1 and it was a
waste , majority think self study is enough.
- I have a huge gap after my MBBS will that affect my scores? Gaps do
not matter if you study the materials well enough
- Is Uworld enough? absolutely, but I have written down other
supplementary sources too later on.
- Should I give USMLE or NEET? We can only help you make an informed
decision, we can’t decide for you nor can we make predictions.
- How much is the cost over-all?
 USMLE General Cost structure
Thing Cost Description

Steps 1,ck,cs,3 $5,000 Cost of Application, Uworld

Electives (2 $3,000 – $6,000 TOEFL, application cost, elective fee
months)
Stay (2 months) $1,000 - $2,000 Rent, utilities, food, minor travel
Residency $4000 - 5,000 Depends on number/ type of programs
Application
Interview Season $5000 - 6,000 Staying for 4 months plus travel

Others $5,000 Travel Tickets, Visa, Paperwork, First

month rent
Bond $16,500
TOTAL around 30 to 40 2 months electives and 4-5 months IV
lac season
USMLE is a HUGE INVESTMENT in terms of MONEY, TIME, ENERGY
and EMOTIONS !!
 BUT..
 SALARY : R1 $58000 / R2 $60000 / R3 $62000 / R4 $65000 annually
 EVEN AFTER TAXES ...Inhand salary is $3,500 per month… $43,000
PA !
 IM ATTENDING : $120,000 TO $180,000 annually

 BENEFITS:
 Meals and meal tickets
 Fixed working hours/ research months/ biostatistician/ incredible
learning
 Medical insurance, vision, dental
 Moonlighting (only on h1b)
 Educational allowance, books, uptodate, electronics
 Conferences
 No more theory or practical exams during/after residency!
 DOWNSIDE:
 Daunting and lengthy process, requires
minimum 1 year if you don't start during
MBBS. Much more complex than just 3 exams.
 Huge investment in terms of money, time,
energy and emotions.
 You will have to stay away from your family.
 Feeble to none chances for surgical branches
and dermatology residency amongst few
others.
 With average scores you might not match.
Match rate is only 58% after giving all three
steps. So there is no guarantee that you will
get a spot.
Top 5 specialities to match for
Non-US IMG

1. Internal Medicine (IMGs matched- 2096)

2. Family Medicine (369)
3. Pediatrics (305)
4. Pathology (210)
5. Surgery Prelim (166)
6. Medicine Prelim (155)
7. Neurology (147)
8. Psychiatry (132)
9. Anesthesiology (78)
10. Diagnostic Radiology - PGY-2 (77)
WHY ARE SCORES SO
IMPORTANT !
 USMLE Exams
SUBJECTS STRUCTURE OF “GOOD” TIME FOR
STEP
TESTED EXAM RESULT PREP
7 Blocks of 60 mins,
Year I, II,
1 max 40 questions, > 240 6-10 months
behavioral
total 8 hours
2 Clinical Year III, IV, 8 Blocks of 60 mins,
Knowledg relevant parts of Max 40 questions > 250 4-6 months
e step I Total 9 hours
Clinical
8 hours
knowledge,
2 Clinical 12 SPs = 25 mins
interpersonal skills PASS 4-6 weeks
Skills 15 mins with SP
and
10 mins for note
communication

2 days of 8 hours
Step 1+ 2 ck in a each PASS
3 4-6 weeks
clinical setting 1st day = standard (>200)
2nd day = CCS
 Study Materials for the steps
Step 1 - (CLINICAL Step 2 CK Step 2 Clinical skills
KNOWLEDGE WILL BE
TESTED)  UWORLD ► FIRST AID

 KAPLAN VIDEOS  ALL UWORLD ► PRACTICE AT THE

AND LECTURE NOTES CENTER
NOTES (3-4 MONS)  MASTER THE ► CENTERS:
PATHOMA BOARDS
 HOUSTON>CHIC
 UWORLD + FIRST (PART 2 AND 3) AGO>ATLANTA>
AID  PESTANAS NOTES L.ANGELES>PHIL
FOR SURGERY LY
 NBMEs
 Kaplan Qbank  Conrad 100 Ethics
Cases
 Conrad Fischer 100
ethics cases  Uworld biostats
review
 Uworld Biostats
review  (NO VIDEO
LECTURES)
 GENERAL PREPARATION FORMAT:

 Start with Kaplan videos (ONLY STEP 1)

 Do your Lecture Notes/First Aid well
 Solve Uworld Questions on the side, gives you a feel of the
exam.
 Solve Uworld as many times as possible
Note:
 Study however you want (subject-wise vs topic-wise vs. system-
wise)
 You can do uworld along with first read or later after first
completion
 NBME or UWSA is highly recommended. It gives you a good
idea of what you’re going to face in the real exam and where you
stand in general. BUT IT IS NOT A PRECISE PREDICTOR OF
YOUR SCORE !!
 Regarding NBMEs, UWSA…
Don’t study blindly. Once you finish all subjects
once, start planning your nbmes or uwsas.
Give enough practice tests!
 Explanations are on various online forums.
Just type question on google and search.
 Do not repeat a form. Give last one at least 3
days away from the exam, but not the day
before.
Highly recommend buying the uwsa and nbme
forms - you get answers now !
NBMEs cost around $50 each, USWA each form
costs around $35
Focus on the following …
Solve
UWSA/NBME

REVIEW ALL
REREAD WRONG
WEAK ANSWERS ---->
SUBJECTS FIND OUT WEAK
SUBJECTS
 Tips before the exam:
1. Plan your time frame well and STICK to It
2. Make sure to finish AT LEAST one full reading of FIRST
AID/MTB/KAPLAN
3. Start Uworld along with/ after the notes.
4. Give at least 2-3 NBMEs or USWAs ONLINE.
5. DO NOT solve a mock/ study hard on the last day
6. DO NOT VISIT THOSE SILLY FORUMS !!! EXCEPT
FOR INSPIRATION
7. DO NOT compare your time frame with your peers.
Tailor your own as per your convenience.
8. Sleep (well) before the exam. Carry whatever keeps you
awake! (Beware Caffeine is a diuretic. Avoid heavy
meals/get at least 6 hours of sleep/be comfortable)
Tips during the exam:
 HIGHLIGHT as you read(AVOID blind
reading)
 FLAG the question for later - AVOID re-
reading the question after answering
 AVOID mulling over options after coming to
one option (Don’t try to find the right in other
options try to find the wrong in your selected
option)
 STRIKEOUT all other ‘wrong’ answers.
(Avoids missing out an option) ALL THIS WILL COME
 “Fed up” and looking around? FROM PRACTICE !!!
 AVOID Wasting Time PRACTICE PRACTICE
 Do not use over smart guessing PRACTICE
 Tips during the exam:
 Plan your breaks
 Try finishing the first 2-3 blocks together.
 Then take a break after each block.
 Please use the restroom during each break !!
What you may not know
about Steps
 Experimental Questions. No marks assigned to
these. Building their bank.
 Every question has enough info to answer
it without looking at the options
 Look out for distractors
 Score depends not just on mean, but variance
as well. Narrower your subject performance,
higher your score.
USMLE is currently discussing to remove the
numeric scoring system and just have a pass or
fail score. I don’t think people should panic. Still
in early stage, may not even come through
because there is a lot of opposition.
It wont increase competition from AMG ( their
match rate is 99% anyways). Maybe (slight
chance) it may affect the quality of programs
IMGs match into but I dont see it decreasing the
match rate of IMGs.
It helps to know that TNMC is a reputed college
worldwide.
 Applying for USMLE steps
Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS
ECFMG websitenever been issued an IDcreate an ECFMG
IDpay the feesonline servicesIWAApply for Step(keep
in mind all details of rotations will be asked along with dates
and professors the first time)Pay the feesPrintDean’s
signsend to ECFMGget scheduling permitdate with
prometriccarry Scheduling permit and passport

Step 3:
FSMBApplyPrintnotarized from India/US depends when
you are giving itsend to TexasGet scheduling
permitPrometric dateExam
Chasing CS AND STEP 3 DATES
 Everday check for notifications on usmle.org
and ecfmg.org for any delays in results
 CS scheduling page on ecfmg.org will let you
get notifications everytime your preferred dates
open up(AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR
NIGHT!!!!)
 Step 3 dates rescheduled on FSMB website. If
main cities not available check places on the
outskirts which can be easily reached by
Uber/Lyft
 Importance of step 3
 Neutral, competitive fellowship, non
competitive fellowship: think carefulling before
planning to take it
 In general a score above the average(228) is
perfect, higher the better
 More interviews in general
 Last selection criteria- objective
 Try to complete it before 31st December of the
year you are applying to get H1B by the
submission of ROL
 MEDICAL SCHOOL CREDENTIALS
VERIFICATION
1) Applying and Taking a USMLE Step as a student:
Form 183
2) Applying as a graduate even while you are a
student(my CS): Form 186
3) Applying and Taking Steps after graduation: Form
186
ALL INVOLVE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT
PROCEDURES

-might involve a trip to Nashik to collect Degree

Certificate by hand
-each stamp and verification of copy costs money
 ECFMG CERTIFICATION
After completion of Steps: 1, 2CS, 2CK

MIRACLE MANUALS:
-ECFMG manual
-Dr. Balram Krishna, MD’s USMLE POST STEPS!!!

Docs required:
1. Transcript
2. CSOM
3. Form 327
4. Bond release/receipt of payment
CONTD:
THIS TAKES
SUPERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR LONG!
BE PATIENT, KEEP FOLLOWING
UP AND KEEP EVERYTHING
FROM YOUR SIDE READY!!
HIDDEN COSTS

See receipts
 OBSERVERSHIPS:
If past date of graduation/ if Step 1 not done

1. Cleveland Clinic, Ohio(many)

2. Swedish Hospital, Seattle
3. Rochester General Hospital, New York
4. Drexel, PA
5. Griffin, CT
6. Alleghany, PA
7. Jackson Memorial
CHECK INDIVIDUAL HOSPITAL WEBSITES, EMAIL UPTO
500 ATTENDINGS-not kidding!!!
 LORs
 Pick someone who knows you well/worked with
closely
 US LORs from GREAT INSTITUTIONS+
ELECTIVES
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>US LORs from OKAY PLACES +
OBSERVERSHIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>INDIAN LORS FROM
ATTENDINGS WHO LOVE YOU
 WAIVED>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>UNWAIV
ED
 GOOD LORs
Should be written in (American)
Personalized
Detailed
Content
Solid (see document)
Hands on Clinical Experience
 Clinical Electives
 Sub Internship
 Clerkship (for US Med students)
 Externships

 Observerships, Research electives are NOT considered

as hands on
Document check list for Clinical
Electives
 Application form
 Provisional transcripts from your Med School (after submitting an affidavit to Edu Dept
&/or PSM)
 Dean’s Letter
 TOEFL
 USMLE Step 1 score (if applicable)
 CV
 SOP
 LOR/s from your Med School
 Immunization Certificate (including Flu shots for the current year +/- Meningococcal)
 Serologies for MMR Hep B Varicella
 PPD / Quantiferon test
 Insurances- Health and Professional Liability
 PCC (thro’ PSK)
 Utox
 HIPAA
 OSHA
 ACLS/ BLS (if applicable)
Clinical Electives
 A) Require USMLE Step 1
 B) Do not require USMLE Step 1

 Favorable months: December through April

 How early to apply?
- 12 to 6 months prior depending upon the place of
elective
- If in Final year, start applying by April for Jan thro’
April electives of the following year
How to search for electives?
 Google search
 www.aamc.org for On-line Extramural Electives
Compendium

 Please, do your own search!

A) Require Step 1
Free Electives 
1. Mayo Clinic- 3 campuses (Rochester, MN; Arizona; Florida) ($350 x 1 m)
2. Cleveland Clinic- 2 campuses (Cleveland, Ohio; Florida) ($400 x 2 m)
3. Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio ($150 x 2m)
4. Louisiana State University, Shreveport ($125 x 2m)
5. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, NY ($100/6 weeks)

Paid Electives:
1. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ($100 + $2500 x 4m)
2. Emory University School of Medicine, Georgia ($500+ $3500 x 1m)
3. University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Texas – Needs F1 visa
4. Thomas Jefferson University, Pennsylvania ($75 + $750 x 1m)
Expenses
 Application cost: $150 to 400/ app
 Tuition fees: $0 for Free electives; $2k- 4k for paid ones
 Accommodation: $500- 1000/month
 Food and other expenses: variable (typically $200-
500/month)
B) Step 1 not required
Free electives:
 NIH (max 2m)

Paid electives:
 Mt Sinai School of Medicine, NY ($1k + $2k)
 Cornell ($350 + $2.5k)
 Yale ($4k)
 Harvard ($5k)
 UMass ($100 + $500)
 FIU (Spanish speaking population) ($2750)
 Beth Israel
 M D Anderson (visa sponsor required)
 Kansas State University (apply >1 year before)
 AMOpportunities / MedClerkship ??? ($3k approx.)
Expenses
 Application cost: $250 - $1k/ app
 Tuition fees: $0 for Free electives; $500- 5k for paid
ones
 Accommodation: $800- 1000/month
 Food and other expenses: variable (typically $200-
500/month)
What to do while you’re there?
 Professional attire, follow code and conduct, interact with
PDs if poss.
 Talk about your future plans with your attendings/ fellows/
residents
 Case presentations/ talks
 Case reports
 Research projects/ Meta analysis/ Literature review studies

 LoRs!!!
 Thank- you/ Courtesy email post elective
Research electives
 John Hopkins
 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (needs
USMLE Step 1 score)
 Research
Pros: CONS:
 Strengthens weak CV  Needs time, patience &
 Helps to fill Gaps in MONEY
education  Doesn’t guarantee
 Gives you something to publications or residency
talk about during the spot
interviews  ?J1 visa
 Fellowship advantages
 Helps to build contacts/get
letters
 Important for competitive
specialities like radiology
 University program ++
Types of Research - Clinical Vs. Basic
Lab?

• Shorter period of time

• Better yield
• Abstracts
• Presentations
• Publications
• Inclusion in prospective trial
 Fresh Grad and Research?
 During Electives: Case report/Retrospective projects.
 During interview season.
 Research elective. After acquiring enough clinical exp
 Remember Clinical Exp>>Research Exp
 Taking a year off for research?
 How to acquire a spot?
 Contacts in US
 Ask Elective Mentors
 More doors will open if you re willing to
volunteer
 Random emailing sometimes helps.
 Some websites offer help, eg. FMG Portal
 An additional Masters: a brief
overview

WARNING
Downsides: Cost, MPH IS A TOUGH
time away from ROUTE. NOT
clinical practice, EVERYONE WITH
Benefits: Can
Types of MPH: 1 grad school is AN MPH
enhance CV, add a
yr vs 2 yr programs intense!, no time MATCHES/
Requirements to lot of skillsets/
Cost of MPH: 15 (intensity of for outside MATCHES IN A
apply: GRE, research
Lac – 30 Lac as courseload, research in 1 year BETTER
TOEFL, LORs, SOP capabilities,
tuition (stay individual programs, might be PROGRAM.
latest by Jan 1 excellent during
separate) research, tough to justify if WHERE YOU DO
(variable) IVs, help in
reputation of not thought out YOUR MPH FROM
fellowships (?),
program) well, applicant MATTERS. THE
make connections
burnout!, might COST OF LIVING
get distracted(?) by FOR 2 YEARS IN
opportunities THE US IS
EXORBITANT
The Bond? Do it or not?
 Bond does not enhance you CV. But it does justify your
gap year. And its saves 10 lakhs plus the 53k you earn
each month
 BMC bond v/s Rural bond : Pros and Cons
 BMC Bond : Apply to Nair (Mrs. Pednekar)
 Rural Bond : Apply to DMER
 Alternatives : Private practice / Plain posts (Nair)
 Try to get LORs if you do these things
 Remember: Your college office WILL NOT verify your
degree for ECFMG or issue Final Transcripts without
bond completion/ payment. So act on it fast. Get it
done as soon as possible.
INTERVIEW SEASON
Prerequisite paperwork
• MSPE, Final transcript, CSOM
Mukesh

• Medical diploma verfication

• ECFMG certification (email your scanned degree to ECFMG and follow the steps)
ECFMG

• Ask your attendings to upload Strong LORs*!

• ERAS CV, SOP, Headshot*!
ERAS

• GO AHEAD APPLY!
AND…
TYPES OF PROGRAMS
Non-IMG friendly: Ivy Leagues/ Ivy Equals
MGH/ Stanford/ Mayo/ Baylor

Non IMG friendly university programs (2-3 IMGs/year):

BI/ BU/ UTSW/ Tufts/ South Alabama

IMG friendly university/university-affiliated programs: Excellent

target programs, good training with good fellowship records
*Any program with at least 20-25% IMGs/year*

Community programs: Provide a good safety net, some have

impressive fellowship placements
Maimonides, Monmouth*

Prematch programs: Few but most of them sponsor visas

Bronx-Lebanon, Brookdale
Selection of programs
Personal Program
preference preference
 USMLE Step scores

Medical School
Advanced degree (MPH) LORs

Research USCE

Publications

Year of graduation

Knowing someone in the

program*

INTERVIEW!
APPLICATION PORTALS
 1. ECFMG/OASIS: (Serves as the Medical School
Coordinator for IMGS)
• MSPE
• Medical School Transcript + Consolidated Statement of
Marks(3 Pages)
 2. AAMC/ERAS: (Common for AMGs & IMGs)
• Personal Statement
• CV
• LORs
 3. NRMP/R3: (Common portal for Matching
process) 80$
PERSONAL STATEMENT
 Why Medicine + (field of choice)?
 What is your story?
 Why USA (IMP)?
 Why the particular program and what are your
expectations?
 What do you bring to the program?
 What are your future plans?
WHAT CONTRIBUTES A GOOD
APPLICATION?
 GOOD USMLE SCORES

 USCE ( THE MORE THE BETTER – ATLEAST HAVE 3 MONTHS SO YOU CAN HAVE 3
LORS)

 GOOD LORs

 SOP ( QUESTIONS ARE ASKED IN THE INTERVIEWS )

 RESEARCH ( WILL DEFINITELY HELP WITH APPLICATION AND IVS ) .edu email id.
ERAS APPLICATION
 General info / demographics/ visa req / contact info

Medical school honors / membership in societies

US education and current / prior training

Experience : description/ duration/ position /

supervisor

Publications and presentations : submitted /

presented and published

Language fluency and hobbies

Other awards and accomplishments

FLOW OF INTERVIEW SEASON AND
THE MATCH
 Eras opens: June 6th
 Application submissions start: Sept 5th
 1st set of application accesible to programs and nrmp
registration start : Sept 15th
 Last date for application and nrmp reg: Nov 30th
 Interviews conducted: Oct – Feb 1st week
 Ranking opens: Jan 15th
 Rol submission deadline on nrmp: Feb 20th
 Match result: March 8th & March 13th
 Soap: between March 9th-12th
TRACKING YOUR APPLICATION
Things to do before interviews
1. Track your applications esp. for your top choices,
OCT 15 is a decent start date
2. Email/ call the program coordinator
3. Words like “ really wanted an invitation from this
program”, “I am here in this city right now”, “ XYZ
knows me, put a word for me, so was hoping to get
an invitation”
4. Keep emailing frequently till you get a rejection/
invitation.
5. NO HATE EMAILS if you get a rejection !
6. If no reply after many attempts, contact the
program director.
 Importance of following up..
Programs get a lot
of applications
each year. Jury out on
Coordinators whether the PD
screen directly should be
applications Striking the emailed. By mid-
based on cut offs balance between Nov, I would say
(~250?). So a lot laziness and yes. If the
of applications stalking  Top coordinator is not
get sidelined. priority. being helpful.

Late December/ Make a list by mid

January sees October you
cancellations due haven’t heard
to bad weather, from. Call the PCs
mostly in the and keep a tab on
mid-west. Its very the
important to communication.
follow up with Ask them when
programs to ask if would be a good
waitlisted and if time to call them
any openings. again, if “under
review”. Express
interest in the
program. Send
Organizing interviews and travel : Tips
 1. Space out your programs well
 2. Group together programs regionally
 3. Avoid Northeast, Midwest programs during heavy
snow, instead take programs in the south
 4. Find SOMEONE or ask your friends to FIND
SOMEONE who can help you with accommodation.
Remember, it saves a lot of money.
 Carry your passport everywhere. Carry minimum
cash. Use cards instead.
 Travel light, but always be equipped with adequate
winter wear. Always check forecast and possible
delays before traveling.
Organizing interviews

EVERNOTE/ NRMP Prism : app for organizing

interviews and data
 Update your google calendars, keep a diary if you
must
 Google Flights, CheapOAir.com, skyscanner
 www.wanderu.com
 Google maps, NY MTA
 Uber, LYFT
 booking.com/ airbnb : Accommodation and Hotels
 The Interview
What it means to be called
for an interview?
• They like your application on
paper, irrespective of any red
flags (does not mean they won’t
ask about them).
• They seriously consider you as a
potential resident.
• No interview slot is wasted.
What do they look for in an
interview?
• Where you fit into the program:
what you bring vs what they
want.
• Your personality
• Communication skills
• Knowledge and interest in the
program
• Ability to answer questions about
any and all parts of your
application/ CV including
publications
• Questions / Interests about the
program
• Any regional ties
INTERVIEW, GENERAL SCHEDULE
Pre interview Dinner

Interview

Post interview communication

Second look
The interview day Introduction
PD comes and sells the program to you

Breakfast
Don’t judge the food. But eat well !!

Tour
Extra layers are hot. Stilettos can be painful. Do not carry a hundred things with you.

Interview
Discuss CV/PS/Standard questions (non medical)

Lunch
Free FOOD! Talk to residents – IMPORTANT!
Interview Day etiquette
 What to wear on interview day and pre-iv dinner?
 Grooming ?- hair , wear cologne
 What to carry ?- portfolio with your cv
 If you are called for fancy preinterview dinners at the Ivy’s –
LEARN to use silverware, learn to eat with chopsticks
 Avoid eating messy food
 NEVER sit silently and always strike a conversation- you look
antisocial and rude
 Start with ice breakers- Weather, sports, food
 Don’t tell the interviewers you want to come back home- you are
getting paid from taxpayers money and they wont appreciate this
 Be yourself – be genuine and DON’T LIE , they figure out the
liars very easily
 Post interview communication
Thank you notes and/ or cards:

Make sure you note down the ‘highlights’ of each and every IV on the day of the IV.

“Thank you for taking out time to IV me.”

Mention those ‘highlights’ to remember and rate you by.

Express the wonderful time you had interviewing and what you liked.

“Hope to work with/ learn from you in the future.”

Ranking emails:

Based on my experience on IV trail, I think I would be a good fit..

I will rank ABC program very high/ at the top of my list.

 how you think they will rank you.”

Visa: H1 vs J1 Location No. of residents Fellowships

Working Work hours/

Faculty/ PD
conditions/ Research Block schedule/
support
facilities electives

Benefits “Gut feeling”

Radiology
 1 prelim year compulsory- can be in IM / Surgery / peds or even
transitional year . Typically VERY COMPETITIVE cause most
people applying to the competitive specialities ( radio/
ortho/dermat/opthal surg ) want these
 4 advanced years of radiology training
 You apply for both in the same match cycle
 DIAGNOSTIC VS INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
 You are essentially applying to two specialities in the same year.
Making 2 profiles
 letters- NEED 2 Radio and 1 IM atleast
 High scores ( 250s minimum)
 Research important
 Cons- job saturation , partial matching
Radiology – NRMP Stats
Questions???
 The End? Or is it?
VISA paperwork?
Fellowships?

Who sits on the

Iron Throne?
THANK YOU!!!
 Prachi: drpednekarprachi@gmail.com

 Ekta: ektatirthani@gmail.com

 Yutika: yutikamandal@gmail.com

 Riddhi: borseriddhi@gmail.com

 Riya: riya_jayesh@yahoo.com