Applying for Residency

[civilspouse]

The spreadsheet is just a tool to keep track of everything. We have the program basics in there and then I supplamented information from their websites and highlighted them in different colors based on gut feel so far. I've also started to enter information from citydata.com as far as population, cost of living, etc to get a better idea of the different areas. Without somewhere to keep it all straight I would be lost trying to remember it all.

[MrsSz]

Is there a way I can bookmark this post to reference when DH applys for the 2016 match?! SO SCARED ALREADY

we'll be in it together!!

[MrsPotts]

The spreadsheet is just a tool to keep track of everything. We have the program basics in there and then I supplamented information from their websites and highlighted them in different colors based on gut feel so far. I've also started to enter information from citydata.com as far as population, cost of living, etc to get a better idea of the different areas. Without somewhere to keep it all straight I would be lost trying to remember it all.

Yup - exactly! It is a spreadsheet you make yourself to help keep track of all the programs and then you can add columns for anything you want. If it helps anyone, I copied and pasted from the Frieda search into excel and formatted. It actually copied quite well. It was way easier for me to do this than having to worry about the 100 program limit from Frieda. And then we could edit programs from there! I liked editing in excel so I could just "hide" the program row in case for any reason we wanted or needed to come back to it. We are still in the process of going back and forth on our gen. surg programs to apply to. But for our first choice specialty - we just have to apply to all - ahhh!! :-p

[SoonerTexan]

I wonder if anyone out there is desperate enough to pay for this spreadsheet creation.

"Like having your very own plan-obsessed spouse!"

[SuzySunshine]

I'm pretty sure that I heard/read recently that someone had created an app for this??

ETA: I just searched NRMP on itunes and there are a few, not sure if they're worth anything, looks like one is free.

[MrsPotts]

Matchdr.2013 is one we found - waiting to see if they update it for 2014 - it looks like it could be pretty helpful!

SoonerTexan - one of my hubby's classmates (one we're not too fond of) tried to get mine after he overhead him talking about it and wanted it for free of course - I was like NO WAY! hahaha

[MrsSz]

Matchdr.2013 is one we found - waiting to see if they update it for 2014 - it looks like it could be pretty helpful!

SoonerTexan - one of my hubby's classmates (one we're not too fond of) tried to get mine after he overhead him talking about it and wanted it for free of course - I was like NO WAY! hahaha

Hahahahah!

[diggitydot]

Ugh. I think I get a flash of PTSD whenever The Spreadsheet From Hell is mentioned...

[corn poffi]

Well, in the spreadsheet's defense, it's better than surgical residency!

[MrsSz]

Okay that app is kind of fun to play with. I only say this because I'm not spreadsheeting in full force.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Our spreadsheet was mine pre interviews but became his as he recorded notes from the interview.

I would highly recommend that the interviewee speed 10 minutes after each interview writing notes and their impressions. At the end of the interviews which can stretch for months, it's really hard to remember the details about call schedules, time off, gut reaction, etc.

DH did that in the spreadsheet adding columns as needed. For us, the relevant post interview info was mostly around call schedule, night float schedule, info around gen surgery year, and then overall impressions. Uro also has some 5 year programs and some 6 so that was good to keep track of too.

It was the hardest part for me to give up control and have him write/remember his impressions. Dude isn't always super observant and I was so scared he would miss something. But it all worked out.

[MrsSz]

It was the hardest part for me to give up control and have him write/remember his impressions. Dude isn't always super observant and I was so scared he would miss something. But it all worked out.

This is so going to be me!! Props to you for lettttting go it can be such a beeyatch.. just like me

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

This is so going to be me!! Props to you for lettttting go it can be such a beeyatch.. just like me

I mean, I didn't give it up willingly but short of asking him to wear a wire or something, I couldn't really be on the interviews. Even I'm not that crazy...

[MrsSz]

I mean, I didn't give it up willingly but short of asking him to wear a wire or something, I couldn't really be on the interviews. Even I'm not that crazy...

Now that's something to consider.. :bwahahahah:

[MrsPotts]

Our spreadsheet was mine pre interviews but became his as he recorded notes from the interview.

I would highly recommend that the interviewee speed 10 minutes after each interview writing notes and their impressions. At the end of the interviews which can stretch for months, it's really hard to remember the details about call schedules, time off, gut reaction, etc.

DH did that in the spreadsheet adding columns as needed. For us, the relevant post interview info was mostly around call schedule, night float schedule, info around gen surgery year, and then overall impressions. Uro also has some 5 year programs and some 6 so that was good to keep track of too.

It was the hardest part for me to give up control and have him write/remember his impressions. Dude isn't always super observant and I was so scared he would miss something. But it all worked out.

What a good idea!! Definitely mentioning this to him to remember! Wouldn't the wire thing be cool? haha I think relinquishing control is going to be hard for me too! hahah