Carms 2016- 2Nd Iteration

[drmd2015]

Anyone else hear of any new offers?

 

Thanks

[A-Stark]

The rank-order list deadline for programs is tomorrow. So it's pretty much over. 

[drmd2015]

The rank-order list deadline for programs is tomorrow. So it's pretty much over. 

Thanks, I totally thought it was the 31st but I see now that it's different for applicants and programs. Anyone hear from Sask OB?

[psychoswim]

Anybody else wish we didn't have to wait another 16 days for match day?

[rmorelan]

Anybody else wish we didn't have to wait another 16 days for match day?

 

yeah - they really shouldn't have to have it wait that long. I get the need to have reserve time to be careful but still. Basically the computer algorithm will run extremely quickly - they have the answer almost immediately.

[John9115]

May the odds be in your favour! Hope we all match

[MD2016]

Good luck everyone. Def an extremely stressful process. Can everyone share how many IVs each had. Also is second iteration a lot more competitive than first? I had 2 ivs only. One from manitoba fam and one from ottawa fam. Im just wondering as to what my chances are. 

[rmorelan]

and yeah good luck everyone - really hope it works out!

[Scintillating]

Good luck! I applied to FM at 3 schools and only got 1 interview.

 

2nd iteration is very competitive. You have IMGs, CMGs, and current residents all applying.

[John9115]

I applied to 8 schools and got 6 interviews in family medicine.  2  locations that are rural in which I dont really want to live

[mononoke]

Good luck! I applied to FM at 3 schools and only got 1 interview.

 

2nd iteration is very competitive. You have IMGs, CMGs, and current residents all applying.

Are there iMGs applying in the first iteration as well?

[rmorelan]

Are there iMGs applying in the first iteration as well?

there are some dedicated spots in the first round for that, but they are quite few in total. Now it is wide open.

[NLengr]

I applied to 8 schools and got 6 interviews in family medicine. 2 locations that are rural in which I dont really want to live

On the plus side, it's family so it's only 2 years. That's not that long to tough out. You'll be busy enough in residency that it'll keep you distracted too.

[rmorelan]

On the plus side, it's family so it's only 2 years. That's not that long to tough out. You'll be busy enough in residency that it'll keep you distracted too.

 

I have to say that is completely true - all my family medicine friends said you basically blink and the first year is gone - a lot of call and off service stuff with you bouncing around a lot between services etc. Then before you know it is full exam preparation mode. Then you are done.

 

Not long at all.

[NLengr]

The exam year goes incredibly quick. At least that's what I have found so far. I'm not in family, but I imagine it's the same for everyone.

[liszt]

The exam year goes incredibly quick. At least that's what I have found so far. I'm not in family, but I imagine it's the same for everyone.

 

agreed. it flies by until the exam... then the weeks between the exam and exam results are the slowest ever. 

[sleeping_sickness]

On the plus side, it's family so it's only 2 years. That's not that long to tough out. You'll be busy enough in residency that it'll keep you distracted too.

 

on the other hand you may end up having a remarkable and unexpected experience! it's 2 years to try something new that you would've never had the opportunity to do. 

[NLengr]

That too.

[redmarshmallow]

I love how people complain about matching to family. Geez, if you don't like it, don't apply, apply next year to your dream specialty and stop bitching. 

[MD2016]

I agree! they apply and take spots from people who truly want to match in that specialty!

[Propofol]

Anyone match? Or is everyone busy celebrating?

[psychoswim]

Family med in Gatineau!! First choice Moving back to where I grew up. Wasn't plan A but really happy about it now, might just be better than plan A.

[Swim positive]

Unfortunately I did not match..which is disappointing... Anyone know how it is to match in the post match process ... Programs who have left over spots do they still try to fill?

[Renin]

Unfortunately I did not match..which is disappointing... Anyone know how it is to match in the post match process ... Programs who have left over spots do they still try to fill?

 

Start making cold calls to programs and see what they can offer you - your best bet is the your home school and some of the bigger/more flexible programs (ie: family); talk to anyone you can if you're still serious about matching this year. If not, start making plans for next year.

[redmarshmallow]

Family med in Gatineau!! First choice Moving back to where I grew up. Wasn't plan A but really happy about it now, might just be better than plan A.

 

Congrats to you, it was a tough call! They had only one spot left after first iteration, and the team is simply amazing. You'll have an awesome time there!