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Applying for residency Class of 2012. Jean Lantz, Assistant Dean June 2011. Today’s topics. Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) “Help-seeking” behavior. Specialty poll. OSA use only, not a commitment - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Applying for residencyClass of 2012
Jean Lantz, Assistant Dean June 2011
Today’s topics Electronic Residency Application System
(ERAS) Medical Student Performance Evaluation
(MSPE) “Help-seeking” behavior
Specialty poll OSA use only, not a commitment Tell us in what specialty you plan to apply If uncertain, provide best guess(es) http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/stu
dent_services/osa/m4/
Please do by Friday July 1
Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) www.aamc.org/eras opens Friday July 1 Please register ASAP!
access token provided by OSA no charge to register OSA can then begin to upload documents must be viable candidate to graduate in
May 2012 (finish everything by June 16, 2012) to receive ERAS token and enter the Match
ERAS Beginning July 1 – work on your application
even if have not decided on your specialty even if do not know where you are applying save your work, make changes until certify
application and apply to programs ERAS Q&A session Wed July 20 5:30 pm Room
106 work on your application BEFORE this session recorded but need students to come with questions
ERAS – pieces you do Common Application Form (CAF)
Demographics, experiences, awards, etc Info already on your CV 2011 application worksheet; 2012 on July 1
http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/student_services/osa/m4/
ERAS – pieces you do Personal statement(s)
Careers in Medicine https://services.aamc.org/careersinmedicine/ If applying more than one specialty, need
second statement (except Prelim year and Transitional)
Have it reviewed by OSA advisor, OSA dean, mentors, faculty, residents, family, friends
ERAS – pieces you do USMLE transcript – authorize release scores Step 2 release decision – automatic or not
July Step 2 CK examinees cannot “hold” Step 2 score apart from Step 1 score in ERAS
Examinees after early Aug, OSA recommends no automatic release
release in ERAS when you decide to do so see details on this in ERAS when it opens
ERAS – pieces we do together M4 photo
remaining sitting dates – July 6, 26; Aug 8, 17 sport coat & tie, plain blouse/sweater also used for class composite photo at graduation OSA uploads by Aug 31
College of Medicine transcript you review for accuracy and completeness OSA uploads late Aug unless you request later date make request to OSA advisor to delay transcript
upload all transcripts must be uploaded by October 1
ERAS – pieces we do together Letters of recommendation
you solicit; “do you feel comfortable writing me a strong letter of recommendation?”
give writers CV and personal statement if available give writers ERAS cover sheet with instructions
http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/student_services/osa/m4/
Letters of recommendation OSA does not review and advise you on which
letters to use OSA will tell you whether a specialty is
mentioned in the letter – if cross-applying you may want to know so ask your advisor
OSA uploads letters as soon as they come in Ask advisor if any questions about LORs
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
previously known as Dean’s Letter summary evaluation of your academic
record; not a recommendation letter required part of your ERAS application OSA prepares, you review it, OSA uploads
prepared by OSA advisor any questions, ask OSA advisor
MSPE national standards and guidelines nationwide release date November 1 MSPE Addendum if an incident –
academic or professional - after Nov 1 before Match sent to all programs applied to after Match sent to your Matched program
MSPE- Required contents Identifying information, unique characteristics Academic history
Dates (matriculation, grad date) Explanation of leaves, gaps, remediation, adverse
action Preclinical academic – Grades Outstanding in courses
noted Clinical – through M3 and early M4, grades &
comments NBME quartile – Step 1, shelf exams, all 4 sites
Outstanding, Excellent, Very Good, Good
MSPE- contents Appendix A-D (bar graphs of class
performance years 1, 2 & 3, quartiles) Appendix E , Medical School Information
Page School description Evaluation system
Sample UIC MSPE
http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/student_services/osa/m4/
MSPE: you review MSPE Have MSPE coordinator in OSA
MSPE production is a major OSA project Proof and approve when received Sept/Oct
Know your academic record Know your clinical comments, they are
not edited for MSPE There should be no surprises when you
review your MSPE in Sept/Oct
ERAS - what program directors do Begin downloading your materials on Sept. 1 Download regularly (usually daily), picking up
newly added documents Specific programs might have deadlines
Some published, some not Another reason to apply early Offer interviews until all spots taken, then
waitlist
Applying to programs
Do your research on residency programs FREIDA
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-careers/graduate-medical-education/freida-online.page
Talk to faculty, mentors, residents, recent grads
Goal - apply Sept 1 even if not all documents in
Once you apply, can view activity in “Applicant Document Tracking System” (ADTS)
See documents downloaded by programs See LORs that have been uploaded by OSA
Applying to programs You control timing of your
application ERAS has no official deadline OSA goal, no M4 left behind,
especially in competitive specialties
ERAS fees Based on number programs applied to
minimum $85 for 10 program charges per program per specialty https://www.aamc.org/students/medstudent
s/eras/residency/
can be a significant amount charges incurred when apply Sept 1, no
charge to register July 1
Sept 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-21 22 after0
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Class 2010Class 2011
Date first applied in ERAS
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Average Number ERAS ApplicationsUIC * Class 2011
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Specialty decision not made? Early M4 clerkships – electives, career, Sub-I,
away Careers in Medicine (CiM) exercises
https://services.aamc.org/careersinmedicine/ Verbally rehearse “why specialty is for me.” Discuss your specialty decision and Match
strategies Mentor(s) in your specialty, LOR writers,
OSA advisor, OSA deans, OSA faculty advisor, family, friends
Specialty decision not made? Review your specialty’s Match data
http://www.nrmp.org/ Assess your candidacy
Gather information on residency programs Programs’ web sites, ERAS, FREIDA,
mentors, clerkship directors, UIC program directors
Goal of at least 10 interviews; more interviews = longer rank order list= better chance of matching
Cross-apply from the beginning, don’t wait!
Your help-seeking behavior OSA advisor
assist with specialty decision process review your Common Application, personal
statement; upload your letters of rec in ERAS
Jean Lantz [email protected] student use only Mentor(s) in your specialty, LOR writers, OSA
faculty advisor, family, friends
National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Register www.nrmp.org beginning Sept
1 $50 one time charge; learn the terminology Match Participation Agreement; policies,
violations Register with the Match IN ADDITION to
ERAS Rank Order List due February 22, 2012 Match Day Friday March 16, 2012 Must be a May 2012 grad to enter 2012
Match
Register other match programs Military match
http://militarygme.org/ Results Dec 2011
Ophthalmology – www.sfmatch.org Results January 12, 2012
Urology – www.auanet.org Results January 23, 2012
Advising on Step 2 Take CK and CS exams early Strategically choose your exam dates Travel schedule and study/exam schedule
Interview season ~Nov thru Jan No time off requests for Step 2 and
interviews in same clerkship; may be required to make up time
Residency interview absence policy http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/student_ser
vices/osa/policies_and_procedures/
Advising on Step 2 Postponing Step 2 due to Step 1 score is
considered outdated advice “You are doing a disservice if you are not
advising your students to have Step 2 scores in the Match – programs will not rank them.” Mona Signer, Executive Director National Resident Matching Program Regional meeting April 17, 2009 Chicago, IL
CK results reporting Usually reported every Wednesday Usually within 4 weeks of testing Reporting scores for Aug 3 to mid-Sept exams
on Sept 28 Routine modifications to test item pool Changing number items from 352 to 346
Step 2 CS reporting schedule May 15– July 16 = August 17 July 17 – Sept 10 = October 12 Sept 11 – Nov 5 = December 7 Nov 6 – Dec 31 = February 1, 2012 Jan 1 – Jan 28 = February 29, 2012 Jan 29 – Mar 24 = April 25, 2012 Mar 25 – May 12 = June 13, 2012
Dates in red are estimates
Your July-Aug to-do list Work on your ERAS application Decide on letter of recommendation writers
Provide them ERAS cover sheet, CV and personal statement (if available)
Write personal statement; seek feedback Picture taken; review your med school
transcript Decide programs to which you will apply on
Sept 1 Firm up your USMLE Step 2 exam dates
Important dates July 1 – ERAS opens to begin your application July 20 – OSA Q&A workshop on ERAS 5:30 pm Aug 15 - Review “Charting Outcomes in the
Match” Expected Class of 2011 release date www.nrmp.org
Sept 1 – register National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) $50 www.nrmp.org need this and ERAS
Oct – Residency Directors interview workshop Oct – Optional mock interviews
M4 year timeline by month http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/student_servic
es/osa/m4/
M4 Resources, OSA resources in Blackboard and M4 OSA website
Dates and tasks through Commencement Please read and follow it Any questions, contact Dean Lantz
Class of 2011 poll on what was “useful in residency application process” “My OSA advisor was especially helpful in
getting me started on my personal statement and then helped me through the whole interview season”
“UIC program director was a great resource” “M4 checklists were super helpful, probably
wouldn’t be graduating without them” “Get advice from current residents” “The program directors’ interview workshop
might be the most helpful resource out there”
Summary Do ERAS application and apply to programs
early Apply in second specialty early Use OSA advisor, OSA deans, faculty, LOR
writers, mentors, residents as resources early Take Step 2 CK and CS early Stay tuned for “URGENT M4 checklists” next
10 mos. ~ once a month; 8-12 “to-do” items each
time
Quotable:“I will prepare and someday my chance will
come.”Abraham Lincoln
“The will to win is important, but the will to prepare for it is vital.”
Joe Paterno
“Chance favors those who plan.”Louis Pasteur
Quotable:“You will prepare and someday your MATCH
will come.”Jean Lantz
“The will to MATCH is important, but the will to prepare for it is vital.”
Jean Lantz
“The MATCH favors those who plan.”Jean Lantz