hbmed Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 On 2/6/2024 at 6:01 PM, 9878 said: How is everyone passing the time until match day? I am struggling lol The wait is giving me flashbacks to Spring 2020 waiting for OMSAS admissions day and I’m just grateful I can have more than a bubble of people to distract me DrOtter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baljinderthecrow Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 On 2/6/2024 at 8:39 PM, wannabdoctor said: I am trying to catch up with my non-med friends, picked up new hobbies that I always wanted to try (Including kickboxing lol) and have been cooking/baking up a storm. I also scheduled my LMCC in Feb so studying for that has been keeping me busy I guess I apologize if this might be a dumb question, but when you say LMCC, are you referring to the MCCQE1? I am a USMD student that applied to CARMS so I'm not entirely familiar with the system yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabdoctor Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 6 hours ago, Baljinderthecrow said: I apologize if this might be a dumb question, but when you say LMCC, are you referring to the MCCQE1? I am a USMD student that applied to CARMS so I'm not entirely familiar with the system yet. Yes! I meant the MCQE1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med surveyor Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 hello everyone, now that you have a little bit of time to breath before match day could you participate in this survey about the crazy CaARMs process. please have a look - see link your input would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applicant99 Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 Does anyone have stats on the likelihood of matching to like your top three choices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrOtter Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 4 hours ago, applicant99 said: Does anyone have stats on the likelihood of matching to like your top three choices? 80-90% ish depending on the specialty. It's in last year's R-1 data slides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopChef Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 On 2/6/2024 at 10:38 PM, TopChef said: 40 days until match day :’) 30 days guyzzz! coffeeandmed, DrOtter, MD_endgame and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAP Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Hello, Are there any tips for the rank order list? I currently complete my ROL and I still have difficulty to rank. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphonie Posted February 23 Author Report Share Posted February 23 9 minutes ago, CAP said: Hello, Are there any tips for the rank order list? I currently complete my ROL and I still have difficulty to rank. Thanks! There's no secret formula apart from ''Rank according to your personnal preferences''. The algorithm is made to be applicant-proposing, meaning it will always try to match you to your prefered choices. You also have to remember the match is a binding contract and you will have to go anywhere you are match to. So make sure you could accept all the programs you're ranking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoopDreams Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 3 hours ago, CAP said: Hello, Are there any tips for the rank order list? I currently complete my ROL and I still have difficulty to rank. Thanks! I had an extremly hard time choosing between two programs during my match. I was torn forever between : Program 1 : Pros : Prestige Reputation Impact of research World leaders in the field are part of the staff Cons : Staff have no time to teach PD didn't seem to care during my rotation/interview Internal conflicts between big egos Program 2 : Pros : Amazing rotation experience Dedicated staff with a lot of teaching opportunities Heavy emphasis on wellness (not just on paper) Cons : Smaller program Average reputation I ultimately chose program 2. I now feel so glad as if I have dodged a bullet. Looking back, I should have asked myself these questions : During your rotations and interviews, where did you feel 'at home'? Where will you be happy, respected and listened to for the next five years? Where did you feel like you could thrive, learn and grow the most? Where are your friends, your support system, your family? Have you talked to residents that are not part of the 'offficial' resident-led events. Look at the last 10 years : did all the residents graduate? why not? Looking back, I should not have cared at all about : Prestige Reputation 'Exposition' There are patients everywhere, you can do research anywhere, you can become excellent anywhere, you will become exposed everywhere. If you truly want to do a specific niche, there are fellowships specificaly for that reason. Trust yourself and don't overthink about it too much. RandomIntrandom and shikimate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikimate Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 In this day and age, go with the place that has cheap rent, cheap gas, cheap houses within walking distance to the hospital. Bonus if they have free beverage or snack for call rooms or physician lounge, free hospital parking, and good weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aND Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Any insight on how highly you may truly be ranked if you receive a call/text/email from a program? does it mean you are ranked to match? or do they send these out to like 10 applicants.... any insight appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 this never happened to me! A friend did receive an email after interview from a particular program asking if she had any questions. She replied with questions that were answered. This program was her first choice and she was selected. She applied across Canada and only this program sent an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1D7 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 5 hours ago, aND said: Any insight on how highly you may truly be ranked if you receive a call/text/email from a program? does it mean you are ranked to match? or do they send these out to like 10 applicants.... any insight appreciated! No one knows, this isn't standard and is actually kind of discouraged. That said the situations I know it happened, the applicant was ranked highly. Still, not really something you should rely on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopChef Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 On 2/17/2024 at 7:22 PM, TopChef said: 30 days guyzzz! 20 big days left !! DrOtter, wannabdoctor and hbmed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooogs Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 6 minutes ago, TopChef said: 20 big days left !! passing too fast for LMCC prep but not fast enough for CaRMS results lol wannabdoctor and MD_endgame 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAP Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 On 2/23/2024 at 11:15 AM, HoopDreams said: I had an extremly hard time choosing between two programs during my match. I was torn forever between : Program 1 : Pros : Prestige Reputation Impact of research World leaders in the field are part of the staff Cons : Staff have no time to teach PD didn't seem to care during my rotation/interview Internal conflicts between big egos Program 2 : Pros : Amazing rotation experience Dedicated staff with a lot of teaching opportunities Heavy emphasis on wellness (not just on paper) Cons : Smaller program Average reputation I ultimately chose program 2. I now feel so glad as if I have dodged a bullet. Looking back, I should have asked myself these questions : During your rotations and interviews, where did you feel 'at home'? Where will you be happy, respected and listened to for the next five years? Where did you feel like you could thrive, learn and grow the most? Where are your friends, your support system, your family? Have you talked to residents that are not part of the 'offficial' resident-led events. Look at the last 10 years : did all the residents graduate? why not? Looking back, I should not have cared at all about : Prestige Reputation 'Exposition' There are patients everywhere, you can do research anywhere, you can become excellent anywhere, you will become exposed everywhere. If you truly want to do a specific niche, there are fellowships specificaly for that reason. Trust yourself and don't overthink about it too much. Thank you for the answer! I am currently struggling between IM and FM? :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphonie Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 Guys don't forget to submit your ROL ! Only 6 hours remaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopChef Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 We’re really in the endgame now ! wannabdoctor and hbmed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD_endgame Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, TopChef said: We’re really in the endgame now ! My username is finally relevant again wannabdoctor, dooogs, shikimate and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopChef Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 Do you guys know if there is a deadline for the programs to submit their list of candidates to Carms? Was it February 29th? Edit : Program Rank order list Deadline : 22 February 2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopChef Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 On 2/27/2024 at 12:11 PM, TopChef said: 20 big days left !! 10 days!!!!! So close yet so far!! MD_endgame and hbmed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanee Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Hi Everyone, Congratulations to everyone who made it. I am an IMG, and would appreciate it if you could share how much does mccqe1 score matter to match? Any insight would be of great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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