Applying for Residency

[diggitydot]

It will sure make a difference for us finally putting immigration behind us.

Amen. We have some friends who were dealing with immigration during residency and it was a colossal PITA.

[Cinderella]

Yeah the immigration journey is not a lot of fun. We started in 2007 with immigration and have been going through the various stages of the process ever since. We'll finally get to close that chapter of our lives before the end of this year hopefully if all goes well. I'm told Naturalization is the easiest part of the process and goes quickly.

I have another need to know question about the Match and Interviews. Is all the correspondence for the interviews sent by email? I need to know if we should expect any snail mail correspondence for the interviews encase we move or change our address during the interview stage.

[scrub-jay]

Most of the correspondence was email, but not all. Also, he could easily get offers off the wait list a few days before, as in: "We'd like to invite you to interview with us in [two days]" and those can come any time during the interview period.

[Cinderella]

Thanks!

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

All of DH's was emailed. But agree with Scrub-Jay that it was fast and furious on offers, interview dates, etc. It really paid to answer ASAP because often desirable interview dates filled up insanely fast. Uro is an abbreviated match (programs often have only 1-2 interview days) so that contributes but if you have a preference on interview days or try to stack certain cities for travel, it pays to answer back quickly.

[Cinderella]

Thanks!

[Agentamer]

Wow. FIrst I want to say how impressive your research has been!! You will make a great medical spouse with your organization. Wait until he has to start applying for credentialing and licenses.

My DH did the radiology thing. Seems like a dream...he did apply for transitionals separately unless the program offered an inclusive program. I can tell you that if you get a chance and are up for the midwest (not sure where you are from or applying) but the transitional year at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse WI is great! We did ours there and it was a fantastic program. Great people, town and I had a wonderful year. Decent and inexpensive resident housing literally across the parking lot from the hospital. Good luck with your rankings!! Its a tough first decision. The first of many to come!!!!

[Cinderella]

It's June! Is anybody able to plug in programs they will apply to yet? Where do we go to do that? I have like 200 programs.

[SoonerTexan]

Has a match 2014 thread been started yet. Let the craziness begin

[MrsPotts]

Does their school have to send out a code or something to access ERAS? I'm anxious to get started too!! lol We would like to get most of the application done before baby comes in a month and away rotations start! Sooner- someone should def. start a Match 2014 thread!

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Has a match 2014 thread been started yet. Let the craziness begin

Do it ST. You've only been waiting 4 years for this thread to start....

[Thirteen]

Do it ST. You've only been waiting 4 years for this thread to start....

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[SoonerTexan]

Hangs head it shame

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Hangs head it shame

How is that shameful?? I'm so excited for you - I feel like it's already been quite the journey for you guys!