Transcript Applying for Fellowship

Fellowships
Andrew Gutwein, M.D.
Timeline is Moving
Fellows Starting July 2013
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July 1, 2012 - Only PGY-3 residents begin apply through
ERAS
July 15, 2012 - Fellowships can begin downloading
applications
August, September, October, early November
– Fellowships select and invite applicants and conduct
interviews (likely most interviews will be Sept./Oct.)
November 14, 2012 - Fellowships submit rank order lists
December 5, 2012 - Match results released
Programs in Fellowship Match
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GI
Cardiology
Pulmonary/Critical Care
Infectious Disease
Rheumatology
Heme/Onc
Nephrology
Endocrine
Programs NOT in Match
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General Medicine (MPH/MS)
Allergy & Immunology
Genetics
Geriatrics (apply in July)
Median Salary
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Cardiology inv
GI
Cardiology non-inv
Heme/Onc
Nephrology
Pulmonary/Critical Care
Rheumatology
Hospitalist
Endocrine
Infectious Disease
General Internist
Geriatrics
$497,500
$465,509
$421,377
$367,564
$290,986
$288,279
$226,206
$215,000
$206,340
$201,543
$197,080
$179,950
General Mdicine
By region:
East
$194,156
Mid-West $190,773
South
$209,385
West
$198,515
Cardiology
1200
1000
800
Applicants
Positions
Matched
Unmatched
600
400
200
0
2010
Gastroenterology
700
600
500
Applicants
Positions
Matched
Unmatched
400
300
200
100
0
2010
Hematology/Oncology
700
600
500
Applicants
Positions
Matched
Unmatched
400
300
200
100
0
2010
Nephrology
600
500
400
Applicants
Positions
Matched
Unmatched
300
200
100
0
2010
Pulmonary/Critical Care
600
500
400
Applicants
Positions
Matched
Unmatched
300
200
100
0
2010
Rheumatology
300
250
200
Applicants
Positions
Matched
Unmatched
150
100
50
0
2010
Endocrinology
400
350
300
250
Applicants
Positions
Matched
Unmatched
200
150
100
50
0
2010
Infectious Diseases
350
300
250
Applicants
Positions
Matched
Unmatched
200
150
100
50
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2010
Allergy/Immunology
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100
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60
40
20
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Applicants
Positions
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Unmatched
2010
Selection Criteria
Most important: Top 5 and bottom 5 on FPD list
Important Pieces Over Which You Have
Some Control
• Doing well in residency so that the Program
LOR from Medicine PD looks great
• LOR from sub-specialists in your field of
interest
• Doing research and getting publication
• Presenting yourself well at the Fellowship
Interview
Clearly of Lesser Importance
• Personal Statement – can only hurt you
• Letters from non-sub specialist in your field of
interest
• ***Phone call from Medicine PD to fellowship
PD
• Applying during residency (meaning you can
get in if you apply after working/doing
research for a year or two)
• Extracurricular activities
Components of Application
• Where applying? Consider where your support
network is and how broadly to apply based on your
competitiveness. Also talk to faculty in your specialty
about the programs in other states.
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation (3-4)
– Program LOR (written by PD)
– 2-3 in sub-specialty area applying from faculty that
know you clinically or research wise
CV
• Do NOT send without your mentor (+/- PD)
reviewing and proof reading!
• Obtain “ideal” CV for formatting
• Don’t be afraid to “massage” your
achievements (BUT don’t put things on you
didn’t do)
• Review handout on CV sections
Personal Statement
• Do not send without your mentor (+/- PD)
reading!
• Try to write something besides about your sick
grandparent. Why are you drawn to that
particular specialty? What do you have to
contribute?
• Limit to maximum 1 page – preferred 2/3 of a
page
Letters of Recommendation
• Ask if that faculty member would be
comfortable writing you a strong letter. If they
hesitate or do not seem thrilled, you may
want to pick someone else.
• Allow faculty enough time
• It’s ok to send a gentle follow-up reminder 3-4
weeks after requesting
• Get them all in by July 1 !
Interviewing
• Look up your interviewer and/or the program/department
overall before interview day to see what they focus on
• Be early
• Dress Professionally - suit (equivalent for women) – if you try
to stand out a little from the sea of navy blue don’t get too
crazy.
• Schmooze nicely – secretary/ coordinator/ administrator/
current fellows (you never know who is grading you)
• Participate if possible and you are pretty sure your
comment/question is intelligent
• Know why you want to be at that particular program
• Get email of interviewer so as to write thank you email after
with key things that impressed you
Overall Comments
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Be realistic
Seek advice – mentor, Chair, PD, APDs
Get your material proofread
Apply relatively broadly
Be organized/prepared for the Interviews
Info
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FREIDA (www.ama-assn.org)
NRMP
www.acgme.org
Card - www.acc.org
GI - ACG website for list
Hem/Onc - American Society of Clin Onc
GIM - www.sgim.org
Rheum - American College of Rheum
Fin