I was wondering, for those of you who have applied in the past, GI doesn't open until December, but what was your time frame for getting your letters of recommendation, and files uploaded to ERAS?
Hi nexus, i am a new member to the community. quick question, do GI programs send interview calls on first come first serve basis? I mean my LORs will get uploaded by dec 15, so am worried if I will loose a few programs??The upload process was easy... once you are able to convert these documents into an electronic format. I recall pdf was fine. These small things definitely were more labor intensive than med school since you no longer have a dean's office to do it all.
As for choosing programs, moreso than residency you should apply broadly. You can always cancel invitations. This may be unfamiliar especially if you are coming from a high-powered IM program. Also, for those looking for "clinical or clinical research spots," you should know that these really are not interchangeable positions. Clinical research spots have more in common with basic science research tracks than straight up clinical spots. A few of the programs that I visited even only have "research" (combining basic and clinical) and "clinical" tracks. In addition, some of the clinical research tracks are 4 years long because they include an extra year for advanced degree. Finally, some programs will only allow you to apply to one of their tracks, while others may consider you for both research and clinical tracks. It can get a bit confusing unless you research individual programs in depth.
Hi nexus, i am a new member to the community. quick question, do GI programs send interview calls on first come first serve basis? I mean my LORs will get uploaded by dec 15, so am worried if I will loose a few programs??
So I am not on an adcom, but this process is somewhat similar to IM invites. Some programs' invites are given out on a rolling basis. For example, I recall that Yale is very quick to send out invitations in December (by 12/15?). On the other hand, there are other programs that prefer to wait before sending out invitations.
Hi Skiplesion,
Do I need to absolutely have a LOR from PD of residency program? I have graduated from a community program couple of years back, and been doing some research at big center. I am planning to send all LOR's from my research place. Will programs reject my application if I do not have a LOR from Residency program PD?? I really appreacite any response.
is it better to list abstracts submitted for ddw (dec 1st) now or wait for them to be accepted and then update the programs later on?
Did anyone else get that message from UVA to complete your application ASAP? I don't think it means anything but curious why they would send that, of course we should be trying to complete our apps.
i didnt receive that message.. may be because my application is already complete.. last lor reached 12/7.. keeping my fingers crossed..Did anyone else get that message from UVA to complete your application ASAP? I don't think it means anything but curious why they would send that, of course we should be trying to complete our apps.
Great question. Also, if you listed a research project under "research" in the CV section, 1) would you and 2) where would you list the submitted abstract? I'm guessing under publications?
So do you plan to call the programs or e mail them?
I agree we should have a official thread for the 2011 GI entering class...this could certainly be it, or we can make another one with a better title and do like the other fellowship posts and list programs that are already offering interviews and who has gotten them.....
Thank you everyone for your contributions to this thread.
I will be applying to programs tonight. I have some of the usual fears-- is it too late? Will programs consider my application? What programs have Dec 15th as deadline? Appreciate your replies.
Good Luck to you all.
From last year's cycle, of the programs that I applied, Duke and maybe Penn were the only two with Dec 15th deadlines (sorry memory not serving me well right now). I think UChicago's deadline was Dec 1st. You should of course verify these.
Hello all,
I received an invite from Duke today! They offered Sat, Jan 30th or Sat, Feb 20th. They have 5 interview slots/day.
got rejection from Aurora commmunity program , Wisconsin...
Now I know atleast my ERAS is working!!
and they are mostly know to take their own residents. So as Dr. Don said take it easy and hope for the best!!!got rejection from Aurora commmunity program , Wisconsin...
Now I know atleast my ERAS is working!!
Duke: GILumen
MGH: GILumen
OHSU: dirtybob
St. Louis University: gidoc2007
UCI: dirtybob
Great job guys! just updating the list and keeping it alphabetized
alphabetized? Dr. Don is running a tight ship! I like it! Haha