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Has anyone called and let the PD know that they are ranking them #1? I've heard this being done but I feel it is "Match Neurosis/Nonsense". Supposedly calling translates into "it is harder to lie over the phone, so I really am ranking you #1."
I personally wouldn't do it. Speaking as an applicant last year and a participant in the ranking process this year, I have to say that we (applicants - and really - premeds, med students and even residents) as a group are pretty annoying people. You never know what will tick a PD, or even a residency coordinator, off. During our rank meeting, people got downranked for being too aggressive in their post-interview communications (beyond the standard you're great/you're #1 emails).
ETA: the corollary to this is simple: be on your A game during the interview. If you're too timid, too insufferable or otherwise aren't the right "fit" the program is looking for, no amount of emails or phone calls will get you to the matchable part of the rank list, regardless of your 260 step 1 or glowing LORs. This process is a whole lot more subjective than people realize.
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