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In this episode of RAPM Focus, executive editor Steven Cohen, MD, discusses the September 2024 publication of “Current state of the pain medicine match: perspective and an eye to the future,” with Meredith Barad, MD, Anuj Aggarwal, MD, and Lynn Kohan, MD. This letter explores the rationale behind reassessing the NRMP's utility for pain medicine, examining historical and current trends, and considering the implications of withdrawing from the match. Despite a recent decline in applicants and an increase in unfilled positions, the APPD advocates for continued participation in the match. The match ensures equitable and stable recruitment, preventing the chaotic pre-match environment of competitive, early offers. Data from similar specialties highlight the pitfalls of non-match systems, such as increased applicant pressure and reduced program visibility. The APPD supports maintaining the NRMP match while implementing reforms like preference signaling to address evolving challenges. The APPD aims to preserve the match's benefits and ensure a stable future for pain medicine fellowship recruitment. Dr. Barad is a clinical associate professor in anesthesiology (pain) and neurology at Stanford. She is the co-director of the Stanford Facial Pain Program and focuses on headache and facial pain. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Texas at Austin and graduated from Stanford University Medical School in 2003. After her internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA, she went on to a neurology residency and pain fellowship at Stanford. She is board certified in neurology, headache, and pain. She is the associate division chief of education and program director for the pain fellowship. She is the current president of the American Pain Program Directors. She serves as the chair of the headache and facial pain special interest group for the American Academy of Pain Medicine and is on the editorial board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Aggarwal is a clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology and the associate program director of the pain medicine fellowship at Stanford University, where he specializes in headache and orofacial pain. In addition to his work in pain medicine, he helps lead the teaching of medical students serving as director of pharmacology and as associate director for the Science of Medicine.  Dr. Kohan is a professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at the University of Virginia. She is the division chief and the chronic pain program director. She serves on the board of directors for national pain societies including ASRA Pain Medicine. *The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice, and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner's judgement, patient care, or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others. Podcast and music produced by Dan Langa. Find us on X @RAPMOnline, LinkedIn @Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, Facebook @Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, and Instagram @RAPM_Online.

What happens on Match Day? How many residency programs are there in the US? How many medical students matched in 2025? What happens if you don't match? Jeanette Calli, chief of match operations at the National Resident Matching Program, discusses the latest main residency match results, including Match Day participation rates and trends in the residency match process. Also covering Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) results for residency placements. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.✶✶✶✶ 

What happens on Match Day? How many residency programs are there in the US? How many medical students matched in 2025? What happens if you don't match? Jeanette Calli, chief of match operations at the National Resident Matching Program, discusses the latest main residency match results, including Match Day participation rates and trends in the residency match process. Also covering Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) results for residency placements. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Ahead of Match Day, the NRMP's Chief Operating Officer Laurie Curtin, PhD, offers insight on recent Match trends that may ease stress for eager residency applicants.✶✶✶✶ 

Staying at an institution for residency can feel familiar but it comes with its own unique set of challenges. Avani Patel, MD, MHA, who attended medical school and did her GME training at the same location offers her thoughts. ✶✶✶✶ 

Going through the Supplemental Offer Acceptance Program made for chaotic Match Week for Victoria Gordon, DO. A few years later, she reflects on the process and offers advice for those who might have to match through SOAP.✶✶✶✶ 

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Students navigating the ERAS Application Cycle - or any residency application process - face a lot of stress and anxiety. Knowing the answer to every possible question is difficult, but having individuals with expertise in your corner is beneficial. Dr. Arlene Chung, current Vice Chair of Academic Affairs at the University of Vermont and previous Program Director at Maimonides Medical Center, joins host D'Monte Farley to provide valuable insight and helpful strategies to assist students while undergoing residency application season. 

From letters of recommendation to your CV, what does a complete residency application packet entail and where might students trip up?  In this episode, AMA senior news writer Brendan Murphy talks with Mark C. Meyer, MD, senior associate dean for student affairs at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, about mistakes to avoid and ways you can take your application to the next level. Get more from the interview -- read the article Brendan mentions, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/preparing-residency/do-s-and-don-ts-cv-writing-residency-applicants✶✶✶✶ 

Is residency signaling important? Why write a residency personal statement? Should I put geographic preference on ERAS? What makes a medical student CV stand out? Deborah Clements, MD, is chair of the department of family and community medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and program director for the McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Lake Forest. As a chair on the board of National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), Dr. Clements shares advice on how to stand out on your residency application. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

This is the audio version of my YouTube video "What happened this MATCH® cycle will shock you! | NRMP MATCH® 2024 Results" You can check the video version ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Maximize your chances of Matching at your Dream Specialty! Explore the MATCH application packages ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Get Free USMLE Journey Course ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Check my website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check our blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. If you got any value from this episode, please consider leaving a 5⭐rating! Feel free to reach out to me:

Reapplying for Match and wondering where to start? Family medicine resident Thomas Irwin, MD, MBA, and his advisor Carla Keirns, MD, PhD, associate professor of medical ethics and medicine at University of Kansas Medical Center talk about strategies to do just that.✶✶✶✶ 

What happens on Match Day? How many residency programs are there in the US? How many medical students matched in 2024? What happens if you don't match? Our guest is Jeanette Calli, chief of Match Operations, at the National Resident Matching Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.✶✶✶✶ 

What happens on Match Day? How many residency programs are there in the US? How many medical students matched in 2024? What happens if you don't match? Our guest is Jeanette Calli, chief of Match Operations, at the National Resident Matching Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Dr. Jack Cush reviews this past weeks news and journal reports from RheumNow.com.  Good news is that nearly 99% of adult rheumatology positions matched! But the challenge is that 45% of pediatric fellowship programs and 39% of pediatric rheum slots were unfilled in the 2024 NRMP match

The NRMP did their weird thing where they release "preliminary" Match application statistics which...I don't quite understand why they do that, but whatever. I originally planned on exclusively talking about emergent properties and mental frameworks around paradox without bringing up our RadOnc baggage, but alas, the universe doesn't care about plans. For the slides with all the various details and statistics and citations: http://u.pc.cd/TGs7 OOTB is produced by Photon Media, a project of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Cold Light Legacy. jason@coldlight.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radmed/support

Join fourth year medical students Jonathan Heaven and Matthew Sauder as they reflect on their experiences of successfully applying to residency programs in Psychiatry and Orthopedic Surgery, respectively. They discuss tips on how to find your ideal residency program, building an organized list of programs, interviewing virtually, how to build your rank order list, and discuss the NRMP code of conduct.

Episode 95. Am I competitive for my specialty? How many programs should I apply to? What is my chance at matching? What programs participate in the SOAP process? Should I dual apply? ACGME website- full listing of all programs and accreditation status Advanced Data Tables- match summary by specialty, which specialties are growing (best document to see if your chosen specialty has categorical positions, advanced positions, or a combination) Match Results by State, Specialty, and Applicant Type- number of positions per specialty by state and how many applicants of each type match in that specialty in that state Program Results- number of positions and positions filled each year by individual program (best document to see which programs went unfilled in the past) Average Length of Rank Order- average number of ranks for programs and the average for applicants across all specialties (better to look at data by specialty, see below) Results and Data: Main Residency Match- in depth explanations about terminology, contains tables from advanced data tables document, percentage of applicants who match at each rank on their rank list, information on SOAP Applicant Demographics- self-reported applicant gender, race, and ethnicity by specialty Charting Outcomes in the Match- match rates by specialties, average number of ranks by specialty, chance at matching by number of ranks, average USMLE/COMLEX scores for matched applicants by specialty, chance at matching by USMLE/COMLEX scores (best document to figure out how competitive you are for your specialty and how many interviews to aim for) Survey Reports- average number of applications received by specialty, factors that influence how applicants rank programs, median number of applications submitted (best document to help figure out how many programs to apply to along with how competitive you are) First Line is created and hosted by Aubrey Ann Jackson. Visit First Line's website where you can view blog posts: https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcast Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and then rate and review the show!  This episode is sponsored by TrueLearn. For a discount off your TrueLearn subscription use link: https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/ and code: firstline Use this link to easily find First Line on different podcast platforms and social media sites: linktr.ee/FirstLinePodcast  First Line is hosted on Spotify and is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Breaker, Castbox, PocketCasts, Castro, Player Fm, Pod Bean, Reason, Vurbl, TuneIn, and more. First Line is on Instagram @firstlinepodcast and on Facebook www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast You can also reach First Line via email at firstlinepodcast@yahoo.com Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please see your primary care physician (DO or MD) for any medical concerns you have. All ideas expressed are individual ideas of the host and do not represent any organizations the host is linked to.

In this episode, we are celebrating our MATCH 2023 results! The process to receive your medical degree from RUSM is the same as medical schools in the United States—it includes the successful completion of the medical school curriculum, then clinical rotations, and the passage of all three parts of the USMLE. This year Ross University School of Medicine's first-time residency attainment rate for 2022-2023 graduates is 97%*; so far 592 graduates attained residencies in this cycle in 25 medical disciplines. My guest today is one of them: Dr. Elizabeth Armenis.*First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2023-24 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2022-23 who were active applicants in the 2023 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.

National Resident Matching Program's Donna L. Lamb, DHSc, breaks down the numbers from this year's residency Match. Discussing Match rates, changes by specialty, SOAP results, and what's in store for Class of 2024 Match Day. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Is EM still cool? What happened in the 2023 Match? Tune in to EMRA*Cast for a special episode with EMRA President Jess Murphy, MD, and host Chris Reilly, MD, talking about the Match, the aftermath, and our best path forward.

This episode opens with a special moment with graduating medical students at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) opening their Match envelopes. To skip, go to 06:00, where we pick up with National Resident Matching Program's Donna L. Lamb, DHSc. She breaks down the numbers from this year's residency Match. Discussing Match rates, changes by specialty, SOAP results, and what's in store for Class of 2024 Match Day. This special Match Day edition also includes interviews with medical students and footage from UIC's 2023 Mach Day event—recorded live at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Episode 88. This episode is composed of three parts: one recording from after rank lists are due (discussing my initial thoughts and providing an overview of how the Match Process works through NRMP), one recording after receiving the first match week email that states if an applicant matches or not (spoiler: I matched!), and a final recording with a reflection after I learn what program I matched at. Personal Statement Editing Service:https://www.fiverr.com/share/Llqb2p CV/Resume Editing Service: https://www.fiverr.com/share/KaAZqW Listen to my episodes entitled "Preparing for 4th Year of Medical School: Away Rotations" (episode 78), "How to Perfect Your Pre-Med or Medical School CV or Resume" (episode 81), and "Residency Applications: Timeline and New Changes to ERAS" (episode 85). Stay tuned for a future episode on tips for the personal statement! For a discount off your TrueLearn subscription use link: ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code: firstline First Line is created and hosted by Aubrey Ann Jackson. Visit First Line's website where you can view blog posts: https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcast Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and then rate and review the show!  First Line is on Instagram @firstlinepodcast and on Facebook www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast You can also reach First Line via email at firstlinepodcast@yahoo.com

On a recent, LIVE episode of The Accelerators, the question of "what happened to RadOnc" was answered, in part, by referencing the unusually high failure rate of board certification exams. It has now been 5 years since those events, and medical students/junior residents are unlikely to know "the story". This is my version of a documentary/editorial on "the 2018 exams", which starts with a 2012 CNN report, exam restructuring, NRMP reports, ARRO letters, PRO papers - all of it. Though impossible for me to tell the story utterly objectively, I have tried to include all major milestones should folks feel inclined to "check my sources". Then, in a twist worthy of M. Night Shyamalan, I discuss why hitting this "rock bottom" has brought out some of the most inspiring people our field has, and why I think there's a bright light at the end of this tunnel. It's easy to lose hope, but remember the ACROpolis and...Rome wasn't built in a day. ***ERRATA*** I realized after uploading this that the "trending downward" paper was published prior to the 2018 exams. I'll leave this as-is, because my error demonstrates the purpose of this project. Relevant papers: https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.12120251 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prro.2020.04.010 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prro.2018.03.005 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.12.046 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.05.027 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prro.2018.04.005 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prro.2018.04.005 Earn free CME by reflecting on the content of this episode: https://earnc.me/E9XHPi www.becktamd.com Twitter: @drbeckta --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radmed/support

Our guests doctors Michaela Pesce, MD and Brandon Temel, MD—share their advice for and experience going through the Couple's Match. Dr. Pesce is a first-year obstetrics and gynecology resident and Dr. Brandon Temel is a first-year internal medicine resident. 

In this episode, Kathy Andolsek, MD, MPH, Nicole Deiorio, MD, Gail M. Sullivan, MD, MPH, and Judy Brenner, MD, discuss the issue of unmatched US medical school graduates, specifically the roles of graduate medical education and undergraduate medical education in tackling this issue to find solutions. With an increasing number of students not matching in the NRMP Match each year and the need for physicians in the United States, this issue cannot be left unsolved.

Nii and Renée share their experience at the National Residency Matching Program's (NRMP) annual conference, “Transition to Residency,” where they gave a fireside chat on the potential impact of incorporating financial literacy into medical school and residency curricula. The couple discusses the impact of ignoring financial education on the careers of doctors and the profession as a whole. Things to expect in this episode:Nii's Atomic Habit's Insanity 30 workout at the superchargerNii & Renée's busy month of October - conferences, video projects & moreThe couple share their frustration with their real estate investments and consider passive syndication projectsThe growing number of applications and high cost of applying for residencies through ERASThe implications of not incorporating financial education into medical school curriculaRonnie Shalev / Shalwin Properties: https://www.shalwinproperties.com/WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Join our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is edited by: Your Podcast PalThis episode is sponsored bySet For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com

Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG's looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the IMG Roadmap Newsletter so you never miss a beat! ***** Is applying to various specialties despite your dream of landing a residency in a particular field always the best idea? Radiology resident Dr. Maham Siddique is here today to share her story of determination and not taking no for an answer! Here are some of the highlights of her journey: Dr. Maham was born and raised in Pakistan, where she attended the Aga Khan University and discovered her love for Radiology before her graduation in 2016. While in medical school, she was given the option to pursue clinical rotations in the US. By completing her electives in the US, she was able to see how Radiology was conducted there, and realized the need for research items when applying into residency in this field. As such, she moved to NYC 4 years ago on a J1 research visa, where she engaged in lung and breast cancer research in Radiology for 3 years. She then applied to Radiology residency in 2020 after attaining her green card, thereby classifying her as a US IMG. How was Dr. Maham able to find research opportunities? She was deliberate and transparent with her research program coordinators about wanting to get into Radiology residency. She was determined, focused on her goals and would not settle for any other field. She built connections and strengthened her network through demonstrable seriousness about the field. Eventually she was able to land a Radiology residency position at her top ranked institution in NYC. These are her tips for applying into Radiology residency: Ask yourself whether you like the field enough to practice it for the rest of your life. Look at the official statistics released by organizations such as the NRMP and ensure that your step scores (above 245 for Radiology), number and quality of LORs, and research items correspond with those of the successful candidates in the years prior. Ensure that you analyze the structure of the Radiology residency: Take into account that it is advanced, meaning that it starts at the PGY2 level, and the candidate is expected to find their own intern year. Dr. Maham herself completed her intern year in Internal Medicine, applied with 3 LORs. She then applied into Radiology with 4 Radiology LORs and 1 Internal Medicine LOR. Your personal statement is the one document that is 100% in your control - make it count! How can we maneuver the challenges we face as IMGs? Your step score is just one important part of the application. There are other parts that you can work on to compensate for it. Commit fully to the dream and put in the necessary work, time and effort investments to achieve it. Don't listen to everybody's opinion–take the time to form your own ideas. You can reach out to Dr. Maham via email maham_siddique@hotmail.com and her Instagram @maham_s_rana. You can also listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ninalum/support

nina lum Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the IMG Roadmap Newsletter so you never miss a beat! ***** Is applying to various specialties despite your dream of landing a residency in a particular field always the best idea? Radiology resident Dr. Maham Siddique is here today to share her story of determination and not taking no for an answer! Here are some of the highlights of her journey: Dr. Maham was born and raised in Pakistan, where she attended the Aga Khan University and discovered her love for Radiology before her graduation in 2016. While in medical school, she was given the option to pursue clinical rotations in the US.  By completing her electives in the US, she was able to see how Radiology was conducted there, and realized the need for research items when applying into residency in this field. As such, she moved to NYC 4 years ago on a J1 research visa, where she engaged in lung and breast cancer research in Radiology for 3 years. She then applied to Radiology residency in 2020 after attaining her green card, thereby classifying her as a US IMG. How was Dr. Maham able to find research opportunities? She was deliberate and transparent with her research program coordinators about wanting to get into Radiology residency. She was determined, focused on her goals and would not settle for any other field. She built connections and strengthened her network through demonstrable seriousness about the field. Eventually she was able to land a Radiology residency position at her top ranked institution in NYC. These are her tips for applying into Radiology residency: Ask yourself whether you like the field enough to practice it for the rest of your life. Look at the official statistics released by organizations such as the NRMP and ensure that your step scores (above 245 for Radiology), number and quality of LORs, and research items correspond with those of the successful candidates in the years prior. Ensure that you analyze the structure of the Radiology residency: Take into account that it is advanced, meaning that it starts at the PGY2 level, and the candidate is expected to find their own intern year. Dr. Maham herself completed her intern year in Internal Medicine, applied with 3 LORs. She then applied into Radiology with 4 Radiology LORs and 1 Internal Medicine LOR. Your personal statement is the one document that is 100% in your control - make it count! How can we maneuver the challenges we face as IMGs? Your step score is just one important part of the application. There are other parts that you can work on to compensate for it. Commit fully to the dream and put in the necessary work, time and effort investments to achieve it. Don’t listen to everybody’s opinion–take the time to form your own ideas. You can reach out to Dr. Maham via email maham_siddique@hotmail.com and her Instagram @maham_s_rana. You can also listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ninalum/support https://www.listennotes.com/e/fe4bdd06d41c4e03b04113815a464ee9/

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** This is the final part of our 3-part interview with Dr. Mario Mekhail, an ACMedical (Americlerkships) Member and IMG from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 who recently secured a PGY-1 Categorical Internal Medicine position during the 2022 Match into a non-NRMP participating program, formerly referred to as a ‘Pre-Match' program. In this episode Dr. Mekhail discusses how International Medical Graduates should recognize their unfamiliarity with US culture, how to overcome them, all while building an effective network. Have questions? Contact us at podcast@acmedical.org

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** This is part 2 of 3 of Drs. Mizani and Eskander's interview with Dr. Mario Mekhail, an ACMedical (Americlerkships) Member and IMG from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. After 13 years since receiving his MD, he secured a PGY-1 Categorical Internal Medicine position during the 2022 Match into a non-NRMP participating program, formerly referred to as a ‘Pre-Match' program. In last month's episode #65, Part 1, we discuss 2 types of US clinical experiences which Dr. Mekhail completed and recommends, and why Personal Statement matters. This episode #66, part 2 of 3, Dr. Mekhail discusses why combining mentorship and constructive criticism is of key importance to becoming the most competitive version of oneself. Please join us again next month for our final episode with Dr. Mekhail #67, part 3 of 3 we discuss how IMGs should recognize their unfamiliarity with US culture, how to overcome them, all while building an effective network. Have questions? Contact us at podcast@acmedical.org

This episode is a breakdown of pathways to IR in the US, by popular demand. Resources mentioned in the episode: Society of Interventional Radiology Training Pathways: an excellent infographic SIR learning center: under Patient Center you can find simple overviews of many IR procedures to get a feel for if this kind of work may interest you. The most common procedures are also helpfully laid out. CIRSE: Trainee resources and the Medical students' perspectives on IR survey report I mentioned. CIRSE/SIR/PAIRS Global IR Juniors Summit: more about IR in participating countries, including US, Canada, UK, and more. RSNA 2022 Meeting , SIR 2023 Meeting Caveat emptor in regards to my answer to the audience question on dual applying to both DR and IR programs. As a medical student, I have not yet participated in the Match, nor do I have residency admissions committee experience. I relay advice from one former resident and advise students, particularly internationals, to consider what field their experience best supports and focus on that. For more information on characteristics of successful candidates in the Match, check out this document from NRMP.

In April of 2022, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic medicine or AACOM graciously invited the D.O. or Do Not podcast to attend their national meeting, “Educating Leaders” conference in Denver, Colorado. Our two producers, Lerone Cark, MS-II at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and Brooke Pillegi, MS-II at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as Ben Berg, our pre-medical student liaison, attended the conference to continue our mission of promoting awareness of osteopathic medicine by interviewing leaders in the field.We would like to thank Dr. Robert Cain, president of AACOM, Joseph Shapiro, director of media relations and Helene Cameron, Vice President of medical education services for having us at the conference and supporting the podcast. We had an amazing experience and would recommend the conference for any medical or pre-medical students interested in learning more about the inner workings of osteopathic medicine and osteopathic medical education.On today's episode we talk with Dr. Laurie Curtin, the chief research and policy officer of the NRMP.  Dr. Curtin received her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from the University of Houston. With over 10 years of experience at NRMP, Dr. Curtin has helped to usher in some of the most substantial changes made to the match process, including the recent unification of D.O. and M.D. matches. In this episode, Dr. Curtin provides listeners, both medical students pre-meds, with valuable information about navigating the match and what to expect during the culmination of a medical student's education. We are extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to interview her and we hope you enjoy this episode.

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** In the next 3 FutureDocs Podcast Episodes, Drs. Mizani and Eskander interview ACMedical (Americlerkships Medical Society) Member, Dr. Mario Mekhail, an IMG who graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 who recently secured a PGY-1 Categorical Internal Medicine position during the 2022 Match into a non-NRMP participating program, formerly referred to as a ‘Pre-Match' program. This is FutureDocs Episode #65, Part 1 of a 3-part interview where we discuss 2 types of US clinical experiences which Dr. Mekhail completed and recommends, and why Personal Statement matters. In #66, part 2 of 3, Dr. Mekhail discusses why combining mentorship and constructive criticism is of key importance to becoming the most competitive version of oneself. Finally in #67, part 3 of 3 we discuss how IMGs should recognize their unfamiliarity with US culture, how to overcome them, all while building an effective network. Have questions? Contact us at podcast@acmedical.org

The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) -- also known as "The Match" -- is used to place U.S. medical school students into residency training programs, and occurs during a student's fourth-year of medical school. ICOM alumni Jenna Farmer, DO and Marcus Capizzano, DO  join Brian, Stephanie and Dr. Rau to discuss their experiences navigating the NRMP and offer advice to med students.  Dr. Farmer is currently completing her Family Medicine residency with the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho in Nampa, ID; and Dr. Capizzano is currently completing a Family Medicine residency at the Osteopathic Medical Education Consortium of Oklahoma in Tulsa, OK. Links mentioned during this episode:  National Resident Matching ProgramICOM Celebrates First Match DayWATCH: Match Day Party at ICOMICOM's Match RateHave a question or topic suggestion for The COM Pod? Connect with us on social media:Facebook: Facebook.com/idahoDOcomInstagram: @idahocomTwitter: @idahocomEmail: podcast@idahocom.org

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses the approval of fenfluramine for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, how social isolation affects dementia risk, and the competitiveness of neurology in this year's residency match.

Tune in this week for an insight into my experiences over the years with NRMP Match Day. I'm sharing the failures and what I made them mean, the emotional and mental impact of being the only unmatched dermatology applicant, and how my perspective on this situation has transformed over the past few years.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://wealthymommd.com/101

Making an NRMP rank list is a tough decision for many people. This podcast tries to comprehensively address some of the major things you should consider in making these big choices. Audio Download

"When you enter medical school, you put your trust into an unspoken promise: Work hard, pass all your classes, and you'll come out as a doctor after four years. While mostly true, this perception doesn't take into account the residency application process and the possibility of graduating without a position as a physician-in-training. This thought didn't cross my mind until I decided to apply for otolaryngology, one of the most competitive specialties. I went into the application season hoping for the best, knowing that the number of applicants was higher than ever. On the Monday of Match Week, I opened my email from the NRMP to be met with the words, 'We're sorry, you did not match into a residency position.'" Katherine Yu and Shaan Somani are clinical research fellows. They share their stories and discuss the KevinMD article, "Unsolicited advice from unmatched residency applicants."

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** You may have heard of residency programs that don't participate in the mainstream match selection process: ERAS and NRMP. What are non-NRMP programs? How are they different from NRMP participating programs? What is typically in the contract of non-NRMP participating programs? Get a better understanding of how these programs differ and may affect your medical career. While the title suggests specifically covering Non-NRMP participating programs, Dr. Mizani and Cody Phan dive deeper into said programs, Pre-Match and Off-Cycle as well. In today's episode, we discuss the various benefits of the diverse types of residency programs and how to contact them as needed to maximize your chance of matching. Have questions? Contact us at podcast@acmedical.org

Dr. Donna Lamb wanted to be a surgeon growing up, but coming from a poor family in which no one had been to college, she was routed into becoming a nurse instead. Today, she leads the National Resident Matching Program which oversees The Match, a high-stakes step in the educational journey of physicians. On this episode of Raise the Line with host Dr. Rishi Desai, you'll learn about the history of The Match, how it works today, and benefit from some myth busting about this crucial moment when doctors learn where they will do their specialty training. Dr. Lamb also addresses the key issue of student debt, the solutions to which need to transcend race and generation. “It's so much larger than just money at this point,” she says. “It has to be a larger moral justice issue that we need to grapple with as a society.” Check out this fascinating episode to find out why the NRMP is starting to collect demographic data to try to understand diversity patterns, and hear Dr. Lamb's response to what happens when applicants don't “match.” Plus, benefit from her advice to current medical students who may be approaching The Match.

We're back! We would like to thank our listeners for staying patient through this long hiatus. On the fifth instalment of the In My Scrubs Podcast, we would like to provide our own account and tips towards the United States Residency Match application from an IMG's perspective. We'll briefly provide an overview of the match pathway as a medical student, preferred timeline, tips for clinical electives/sub internships and securing letters of recommendation.  Time Stamps:0:30 – 2:00: Introduction3:00 - 14:00: IMG's pathway to reach registration and certification with ECFMG14:00 -25:00: Clinical electives, Sub-internships and LoRs and virtual elective etiquette25:00 - 36:30: In person elective tips for securing LoRs and getting the most out of the experience36:30 - 46:00: Non-US IMG statistics from ERAS with respect to number of applications, what to consider when applying to certain programs46:30 - 59:00 Personal statements, and final summary!59:00 – end: Concluding statements and outro Important links: How the Match Algorithm works: https://www.nrmp.org/matching-algorithm/NRMP match data 2021: https://www.nrmp.org/main-residency-match-data/FREIDA: https://freida.ama-assn.orgResidency explorer: https://www.residencyexplorer.orgMatch A Resident: useful resource but has a paid subscription https://www.matcharesident.comMed School Insiders video on the match algorithm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFh3JIaMGJo Intro music: In My Scrubs by Jad SabbahLink: Upon requestOutro music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDisclaimer: The information discussed on this podcast series is not intended to be used as professional advice and is a reflection of our own opinions. The content and associated links provide information for educational purposes only.   

Though this year's ERAS season may be over, it is never too early to start preparing for next year. This episode features a live session which was geared at helping IMGs to fill out their ERAS application in a way that ensures success. Keep listening to find out more! Here are some invaluable tips and tricks to make your application count: AMC account information: State your basic information including your address regardless of whether it is within or outside of the US. Do not be fraudulent! Are you allowed to work in the US? Pick the most applicable category which corresponds to your specific situation, otherwise, you can choose “other” which is fine! NRMP match information: Fill in as applicable with NRMP ID. It's fine if you don't yet have that information. You can add it later on. American Urological Association (AUA) number, if applicable, should also be included here. If you are a couple's match, this is the place to include this. Additional information : ECFMG certification should be added here. Other certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), while good to have on the application, come second place to your USMLE step scores. Military information: Describe your military obligations if applicable. In the US, military service is regarded highly and honorably! Hobbies/Interests: Contrary to popular belief, hobbies are valuable and can serve as icebreakers. Find something unique and special to mention as your hobby. Higher education: Include programs which resulted in you obtaining a degree. This is not the place for other types of certification. Put expiration dates for certifications where applicable. Research opportunities and any other certifications/ training that do not fall under any other categories can come under work experience. Was your medical training extended or interrupted? Be precise, honest, express reasons concisely. Membership, professional societies, medical school awards, other awards and accomplishments: List all relevant awards and achievements. Write as succinctly as possible. Training experience: List any prior American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and other residencies and fellowships. You can list these certifications regardless of if you finished the program or not. Clinical and Teaching experience should be treated as work experience: In the description do the following: - Use action words and descriptive terms. - In a single sentence, state: time spent, role, actions taken and lessons learnt. - Include reasons for leaving. - Add Numbers -- it's quantifiable and adds credibility. Are you board certified in another state or country? Include organization's name, address and relevant details. Board certification in any country matters! Publications: For any type of publication, be sure to include the following: - Title - Author - Publication name - Publication date For a more in depth guide on how to fill your ERAS form successfully, sign up for the IMGRoadmap Course where in Modules 6 & 7 this topic is examined in detail! Listen to this full episode on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ninalum/support

"**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** As a result of all the COVID-19 pandemic related changes implemented this past year a new NRMP Program Director Survey was released. The 2021 Survey includes many significant changes. Among these changes are the tracking of holistic application reviews, a breakdown of USMLE score importance to programs, how medical schools handled virtual rotations, and more new factors like diversity characteristics. Listen in on podcast episode 35 as Dr. Mizani and Dr. Parisi discuss the new 2021 NRMP Program Director Survey and how new changes may affect your application. Have questions? Contact us at podcast@acmedical.org

This episode is based on a webinar which was held to help intentional, hard-working, self-starting IMGs to write personal statements that yield results. Keep listening to find out how to use your personal statement to make your ERAS application stand out! Here are a few of the most important tips worth using when drafting your personal statement: Identify and understand your audience. Look out for personal statement red flags. Master the art of proper structure and storytelling. Learn how to evoke emotion from the reader. Be confident and clear in your writing What is the importance of understanding your audience? It's all about tailoring your personal statement to suit your specific audience to achieve your desired outcome. In order of importance, you should consider the program director, faculty, program coordinator and residents as your audience. According to an NRMP program directors survey, 78% of program directors rank personal statements as 3.5/5 in importance when it comes to what influences their choice of candidates to invite for an interview. The personal statement provides a 360 degree view of the applicant. Personal statement important points vary from specialty to specialty. Therefore, as an IMG, you should consider: Do your words attract or repel? Are you properly highlighting your personal attributes, character traits, specialty specific strengths adequately? Are you stressing what particular value your accrued skills and experience would add to the program? How do your career and personal goals coincide with those of the program? What role does story-telling play in writing an excellent personal statement? Storytelling grabs the attention of the reader by evoking an emotional response. Increases neural activity of the reader by a factor of five! Can potentially trigger a release of oxytocin to encourage bonding between reader and storyteller. As such, a good story must be: Relatable to the intended audience. Novel in terms of subject matter. Fluently and coherently written. Rich in the right kind of tension to keep the readers interested. It must also encompass: A strong character. A compelling obstacle. A resolution of how the character overcame that obstacle. Red flags to avoid: Poor grammar, errors in syntax, and typos. Plagiarism. Taboo subjects such as politics, extreme opinions. Vague stories. Listing out your CV Improperly addressing potential areas of concern such as gap years and transferring schools. Finally, the three step process to write an outstanding personal statement is as follows: Focus on structure. Curate content carefully. Understand the importance of context. To learn more about personal statement writing, you can sign up for the IMGRoadmap Course, or access free resources on drninalum.com. You can also listen to the full episode on Apple, Google Podcasts & Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ninalum/support

**PODCAST VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG: Listen here, then watch on YouTube** The third week of every March signifies Match Week and its Supplemental Offer & Acceptance Program (SOAP): on that Monday, NRMP registrants and residency programs learn if they 'Matched'; if a candidate or program 'Did not Match', then the following 4 days present an additional opportunity for programs to make offers to SOAP eligible unmatched candidates. The SOAP process is quite fast, and the interview questions asked by programs during SOAP will be unique. In this 9th FutureDocs Podcast episode, ACMedical's Dr. Pedram Mizani and Cody Phan discuss what you need to know coming into SOAP and how to best prepare for SOAP interviews when a program contacts you. Have questions? Contact us at podcast@acmedical.org

When it comes to the U.S. Residency Application whether it is for NRMP's Main Match or applying to the Supplemental Offer & Acceptance Program (SOAP) your Letters of Recommendation (LORs) matter. LORs are used as a supplemental document that helps Program Directors and Admission Committees to predict your ability to execute the 6 ACGME Core Competencies, and reach PGY1 milestones at the same rate as your co-residents. Securing 4 LORs of this personalized magnitude is expected and doable by US medical seniors, but much more challenging for international medical graduates and other independent applicants. In today's episode ACMedical's Dr. Pedram Mizani and Cody Phan discuss the necessary tools and steps to securing ACGME Core Competencies based Letters of Recommendation. Have questions? Contact us at podcast@acmedical.org.

HOW TO GO FROM REAPPLICANT TO CHIEF RESIDENT When Dr. Andre Morgan graduated from Howard University's internal medicine residency program earlier this year, he was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society. AOA inductees are chosen for the honor because they have displayed a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service. It's a great honor in and of itself,, but it was the icing on the cake, considering that Dr. Morgan was also a Chief Resident of his program. However, Dr. Morgan's life over the last decade hasn't been exclusively filled with lofty roles and selective awards. Rewind a few years and you'll find a younger Dr. Morgan, determined not to give up on his goal of matching into residency in the United States, because he didn't match after his first or second attempt. How did Dr. Morgan go from being a 3-time match applicant to being a chief resident of his dream program? We get into that and much more in the Season 1 finale of The IMG Residency Match Podcast. - This episode is for you if you want to learn about: - The role that mentors played in Dr. Morgan's career choice - Why young Andre didn't realize that he could be a doctor - Where Dr. Morgan began his medical journey, and some of the countries he has worked in - His most memorable patient experience (it's a heme-onc tearjerker) - Why he pulled out of his local residency program in Internal-Medicine and decided to apply to the NRMP match - The mindset you must possess once you start thinking about applying to the match - The social pressure that comes with not matching (you know, while all your classmates are moving on with their careers) - The one piece of advice someone gave Dr. Morgan that encouraged him to apply a third time to the match - How you can know when to give up on your match dreams if you're an IMG who has applied multiple times - What needs to change every time you apply to the match - Dr. Morgan's experience interviewing at his dream program the year he matched - What it's like to be a chief resident ________________________________________________________________ Thank you so much for tuning in to Season 1. I thank you for your time and attention, and your feedback… Please join us for future seasons! ________________________________________________________________ The IMG Residency Match Podcast is brought to you by the IMG Residency Match Application Accelerator, a personalized, premium program to help ambitious International Medical Graduates prepare a residency application that gives them the best possible odds of matching. Find out more at www.imgresidencymatch.com To join the IMG Residency Match Accelerator, click here to apply for a suitability interview. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17346001&appointmentType=9498458 Want our support so you can match? CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A FREE SUITABILITY INTERVIEW https://imgresidencymatch.lpages.co/applicationaccelerator/ _________________________________ Thanks for listening to this week's episode. Do rate and subscribe. Don't forget to share the podcast with at least one of your colleagues applying to the match; success is much sweeter when it's shared.

A big thanks to Austin Shinagawa for being my guest on this episode! He's got some great advice that I'm sure you can't wait to hear! Here are some of the links I promised that will help you as you look for medical research: 2018 NRMP Program Director Survey: https://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NRMP-2018-Program-Director-Survey-for-WWW.pdf Types of Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2689572/ clinicaltrials.gov AAMC Research and Training Opportunities for Medical Students: https://students-residents.aamc.org/attending-medical-school/research-and-training-opportunities/ NIH Summer Internships: https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/training/students/summer_internships.html If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or you just want to tell me how much you love listening to the sound of my voice, please contact me at mededpodcast@gmail.com

As 4th year medical students celebrate the Match and look forward to new adventures, it's time for 3rd year students to jump on the wild ride that is the residency application process. We've got you covered with this series on what you need to know for this momentous and sometimes anxiety-provoking journey. In part 1, Dr. Donna Parker and Dr. Joe Martinez will explore how to maximize your early 4th year schedule, whom to ask for letters of recommendation, how to craft a personal statement, and just what on earth is the MSPE? Buckle your seatbelts, take a deep breath, and enjoy the ride. Resources: OSA Residency Application Manual: http://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/osa/Residency-Application-Manual-/#d.en.149536 Careers in Medicine: https://www.aamc.org/cim/ NRMP: http://www.nrmp.org/intro-to-main-residency-match/