5 Surprising Things I Learned From the NRMP Residency Match

[@smivlibee5936]

I got into your school at KCU! I am starting this year I am hoping to match radiology

[@ERdoctorMike]

Hey that’s awesome! Congrats.

[@loladify]

Congrats!!! Excited for you! When you say programs offer 2nd looks do the programs email all their applicants about it or you emailed each of the ones you were interested for a 2nd look?

[@ERdoctorMike]

They will email everyone for formal second looks but they generally will make time for anyone that emails them and wants to do a visit.

[@loladify]

@@ERdoctorMike Thanks!

[@kristianoleme]

I wonder if the algorithm understands deep enough to consider your performance in medical school and then avoids matching great students to subpar residency programs? If that makes sense?

[@ERdoctorMike]

The algorithm strictly tries to put you in your number 1 program.

[@gilbertateh5265]

I’m curious… I feel like there are a lot of us interested in EM that are worried about grades. Being on the other side now as a DO student, How much do grades and class rank matter in the process? Can you do a video about it? I know a lot of my classmates worry about it. Because honestly it can be frustrating to get a B in a systems course(or most classes) only to end up feeling like you’re not good enough and probably won’t match into EM. Or even have a sub 3.5 gpa and not match EM

[@ERdoctorMike]

There are so many factors that go into your application. I fortunately went to a pass/fail school so grades weren’t an issue for me. I will say that EM is one of those specialties were personality and connections mean more than most other aspects of your application. I would encourage you to all get involved in your EM club at school. Great question I’ll try to do a video on it.

[@jacobzhang8427]

If you want to do EM, I don’t think matching would be an issue. It’s actually the easiest speciality to match into for both MD and DO students with a match rate of 99% for 2023.

[@shapley4980]

Doctor, have you ever regretted your career choice due to extremely high expectations and comparison with comparison with unbelievably intelligent colleagues, and consistent sleep deprivation?

[@ERdoctorMike]

I never regret it. It’s important to stay grounded and understand your limits. Medicine is a team sport so you will always have help when you need it. It can be stressful but having a good support system and working with good colleagues makes it enjoyable.

[@shapley4980]

@@ERdoctorMike Thank you!

[@xxxyyy618]

What is a sub I?

[@ERdoctorMike]

Sub Internship aka an audition rotation. Check out my video on your 4th year of med school