Hi all,
I have recently applied for the current match and am waiting to hear back from programs over the next several weeks. I was curious as to the value of sending out an email expressing my specific interest to the programs where I most desire an interview. I am an American-born IMG and have applied relatively late(second week of october), and was hoping this may help me stand out amongst the large volume of applicants they would be reviewing in November. I am applying to IM. I understand that there is certain standard protocol, such as thank you emails after interview invitations and after interviews, but I was wondering if emailing the programs around this time would be valuable-especially since MSPE's are being sent out on Nov. 1st and programs may be looking at applicants in more detail around this time. Do you think that this could be helpful? Also, importantly, I'd like to know if this could, in some unforeseeable way, hurt my chances of receiving an interview.
I would appreciate any input, thanks!
I have recently applied for the current match and am waiting to hear back from programs over the next several weeks. I was curious as to the value of sending out an email expressing my specific interest to the programs where I most desire an interview. I am an American-born IMG and have applied relatively late(second week of october), and was hoping this may help me stand out amongst the large volume of applicants they would be reviewing in November. I am applying to IM. I understand that there is certain standard protocol, such as thank you emails after interview invitations and after interviews, but I was wondering if emailing the programs around this time would be valuable-especially since MSPE's are being sent out on Nov. 1st and programs may be looking at applicants in more detail around this time. Do you think that this could be helpful? Also, importantly, I'd like to know if this could, in some unforeseeable way, hurt my chances of receiving an interview.
I would appreciate any input, thanks!