contacted by programs?

that's a great idea. that way we can also see to how many people the programs are promising their top spot or spots.

one attending I interviewed with from AGH called--nice guy--said they were impressed by me and although he could not tell me where they were ranking me, they were not calling everybody; however it was not the program director, who I assume would have called if they were ranking me high enough

got the "we were very impressed by your resume" letter from Case--I assume they send this to everyone who interviews

Just got this email today. I don't know how many people they send it to...

"Dr. Ranawat and the Residency Selection Committee congratulate you on an excellent interview and hope you will consider Lenox Hill Hospital when you compose your match list."

I interviewed at Case and did not receive the "we were impressed" letter.

I have received a phone call from Dr. Fu at Pittsburgh saying they would rank me highly. I know atleast 3 others who received the same phone call.

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I also received a call from Dr. Fu stating I would be ranked highly.

I got a letter from Hopkins saying "Rest assured that your candidacy is highly values here at Hopkins." I'm assuming that this was a thank you and was sent to everyone.

Dr. Fu called my cellphone too...

I also got a call from Dr. Fu.

Freddie showed me the love today
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Freddie didn't call me today
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I want some Fu loving.

NO FU FOR U.
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(sorry couldnt resist)

No way...Fu for everybody --didnt you hear, we all are matching at Pitt this year
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I got a call from Dr. Fu- "We like you very much, hopefully, you will be in Pittsburgh next year."
I know it doesn't necessarily mean anything, but Dr. Fu, if you're out there- thanks!!!!

First a disclaimer: Yes, I am a program director from a certified program, but I will speak in generalities about a system that is anything but standardized.


I have been watching this forum since it started. Just wanted to let you know the truth about call backs. They serve several functions but in general are frowned upon by the AAMC and all concerned parties. They are by no means illegal, unless you tell the applicant where you rank them or ask specifically where you rank us.

I do not know how UPITT works but I can guarantee that Dr. FU is not calling every interviewee. It is probably good business to call applicants you want to get, some of us still feel a little weird calling, it does not help the applicant in any way, but can help the program.

I AM NOT SAYING THAT PROGRAMS THAT CALL ARE BAD OR UNDERHANDED. THIS IS BUSINESS AND IN MANY WAYS IT SHOWS DEDICATION TO THEIR RESPECTIVE PROGRAMS.

But many programs look at their rank list (typically finalized on the last day of interviews) and contact those that are within their desired match range. What does that mean?

Interview 40 or so, rank 35 or so (that's right some applicants are so bad at the time of interview that we would rather scramble on matchday than match them.) The 'strongest' applicants are in the top 50% or less and your wish list is the first few applicants(=to your number of spots).

Bottom line: Every program has their own system, I estimate less than 50% call outside their number of applicants. The vast majority of programs match outside their top X (X=# of spots).

Hope this is helpful

Last year we did some calls (top 20 or so I think), they were split up between several attendings, I don't believe the PD made any of the calls. It's nice of Dr. Fu to call everyone, but I think that's fairly rare. I guess understandable that you want to torture yourselves to figure out who got calls from where (the only purpose is to slay yourself finding out that someone else got a call from a program you did not), but i think you guys/gals are masochists!
We rank every candidate we interview. But there is a line of demarcation if you will, that we feel confident we will not fall below.

This year our program director is calling our TOP 20. One of the reasons he is calling is to get feedback from those candidates on our interview process. This is the first year he has made calls since I have been here.

Anyone know if Baylor or A&M have contacted by phone or email?

nothing from baylor, was there a month ago about.

so far only 1/16 has gotten back to me... that one place
has been discussed at length regarding this issue
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let us know when u hear from places... we wanna know damn it!!

don't let programs contacting (or not contacting you) affect your ROL. some programs only contact the # of spots they have (i.e. 5 spots, 5 calls) and no program is going to match their top 5. maybe you are ranked 6 or 9 or 15 and still have an excellent chance to match (even tough you didn't get a call). conversely, some programs call like 30 people, but traditionally only go to 20-25 on their ROL so you may get a call but who knows whether you are in the top 20 or ranked 30. having gone through this process last year, i have heard from quite a few who said they were contacted by a certain program, ranked them No. 1 and ended up somewhere else. yeah, it's nice to be contacted and feel wanted, but it should not affect your decision. rank where you want to go, not by who tells you they want you.

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