Hey forum,
I am a 3rd year resident applying to Rheumatology. I sent out my applications yesterday (Dec 1) for the 2012 match. I was just wondering two things:
-My crudentials arent so hot. I dont have the best board grades, I went to a community hospital in bklyn, ny. I am an american (no visa issues). I have done research, yet nothing published. I was wondering if you guys think I have a chance. I am a bit worried that I dont, as my preceptors seem to say "its competitive now" and my chances are slim. But I seem to think that with whats going on in the health care system, it just doesnt pay as much for people to go into fellowships, as subspecialties are not reimbursed that much more than primary care. I know cardio and GI will always be hard, but things like rheum/nephro/allergy/pulm-crit/etc would become easier. What do you guys think???
-what do they ask on fellowship interviews? Is it any different than residency interviews (tell me about yourself/ strengths/ weaknesses/ research/ why this program?) Is there anything else they might ask. Someone told me they asked them.. what do you hate about this fellowship.. lol that opens doors to a massacre if you answer it unlikingly.
advice guys!!! please!!!
-3rd year resident