Matching to a fellowship program is a competitive endeavor. Even strong residents can have difficulty getting fellowship positions in certain sub specialties. Those candidates that do match may not get their first or second choices, leaving them in suboptimal locations or programs. Consequently, professional fellowship admissions consulting has become increasingly important in optimizing fellowship applications, improving candidates’ chances of being admitted into the sub specialty programs they desire. Read more ›
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Fellowship Admission
Tags: Admissions Consulting, Admissions Officers, Electronic Residency Application, Electronic Residency Application Service, Fellowship Application, Fellowship Applications, Fellowship Positions, Fellowship Programs, Interview Skills, Personal Statements, Professional Fellowship, Residency Application Service
Double Vision
I’ve had a couple of clients this season tell me that they had other professional editors revise their personal statements but that they want me to do a re-edit because they need my expertise. Instead of double paying for a second look, please come to me directly. I do outstanding work and expedite your edits. Here is my testimonials page. The number and caliber of remarks about my work says it all!
Why an Early ERAS Submission Will Help You
When I was an Assistant Residency Director evaluating ERAS, I was impressed with residency applicants who submitted their materials early. I figured those were the people who were on-the-ball and would make reliable residents. Also, early in the season, when I had only a few applications to assess, I was able to spend extra time on each ERAS. Later in the season, when I was flooded with applications, I could only give each one its allotted time.
For those two reasons, I strong recommend submitting your ERAS on September 1. Please contact me now so that you can achieve that goal.
IMG Study
Here’s an interesting article regarding a study published in Health Affairs that supports foreign-born IMGs’ clinical work.
Interestingly, the research results also demonstrate concern over US-citizen IMGs’ capabilities. It’s worth a read.
Tags: Capabilities, Img
Fellowship Interview Advice
Matching to a fellowship program through the NRMP® (National Resident Matching Program) or other means is a competitive endeavor. Even strong applicants can have difficulty getting positions in many subspecialties. Those that do match may not get their top choices, leaving them in suboptimal programs and locations.
Consequently, optimizing your performance during the fellowship interview is critical. But what are fellowship directors looking for during the interview process?
First, they are seeking someone distinctive. Your goal is to distinguish yourself from all of the other applicants by showcasing your accomplishments. Anyone can say s/he is intelligent or goal oriented. Fewer candidates can prove it. Read more ›
Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital. She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more
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