MedHopeful93 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 I know presenting at conferences is a good way to boost your CaRMS application, and to demonstrate interest in your preferred field. However, is it worth adding conferences as an attendee? For example, if it is at a more prestigious conference in the field you are hoping to enter, does that reflect well on you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchEnemy Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, MedHopeful93 said: I know presenting at conferences is a good way to boost your CaRMS application, and to demonstrate interest in your preferred field. However, is it worth adding conferences as an attendee? For example, if it is at a more prestigious conference in the field you are hoping to enter, does that reflect well on you? I don't think it adds very much to your application. Save your money and use it elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ace of Spades Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Conversely, I think it demonstrates interest in the field, especially if you don't have presentations or publications to list. I wouldn't attend just for the point of adding it, but if you've already been to some conferences there is little harm in adding them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edict Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 I would go to conferences if you can. It can definitely demonstrate interest, you can also network there. In small fields especially, showing up and saying hi can honestly put you in a category of your own when it comes to application time. Anecdotally, I believe going to conferences helped me match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomnias Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Edict said: I would go to conferences if you can. It can definitely demonstrate interest, you can also network there. In small fields especially, showing up and saying hi can honestly put you in a category of your own when it comes to application time. Anecdotally, I believe going to conferences helped me match. What would you consider a small field? Just something with few CaRMS spots (i.e. not IM, FM, peds, neuro)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edict Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, insomnias said: What would you consider a small field? Just something with few CaRMS spots (i.e. not IM, FM, peds, neuro)? Yes, small field would be one where people "know" people. Anything with 10 or less CaRMS spots at each site a year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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