ACMedical's FutureDocs

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Being unmatched may be the first time an academically decorated individual (e.g. medical students and graduates) tastes failure. The feeling may not be the same for all, but the setback is universally real and worrisome for those who are unmatched. Unlike other advanced degrees, it seems like medicine is the only field whose graduates are expected to become practicing physicians, yet the main way to do so is through the annual NRMP Main Match. This podcast explores the next steps an unmatched residency candidate must take to secure a match in a non-traditional manner.

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The third week of every March signifies Match Week and its Supplemental Offer & Acceptance Program (SOAP): on that Monday, NRMP registrants and residency programs learn if they 'Matched'; if a candidate or program 'Did not Match', then the following 4 days present an additional opportunity for programs to make offers to SOAP eligible unmatched candidates. The SOAP process is quite fast, and the interview questions asked by programs during SOAP will be unique.

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In an unprecedented 2021 Match cycle, there have been numerous changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With all of these variables, the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) is worth considering now more than ever as detailed in our previous episodes.

Understanding the steps that are necessary to be SOAP eligible and the SOAP process may seem daunting at first, but we make it easy. For Episode 7, ACMedical's Dr. Pedram Mizani and Cody Phan detail the key changes in the 2021 SOAP as well as why it is so important to take advantage of the trend of unfilled positions and the additional Round 4, unique to this year only. Listen in as we detail the checklist our FutureDocs need to be verify their SOAP Eligibility.

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Is the strategy used to rank programs different if you've had 2, or 7, or 15 interviews? 'Yes', and 'No'! In this truly immersive episode, FutureDocs such as yourself get a rare opportunity to experience the behind-the-scenes work ACMedical Residency Mentors did with 2 generous ACMedical members who agreed to share the advice they sought on how to optimize their U.S. medical residency Rank Order List (ROL) prior to certifying it for the 2021 Match. In this episode, we used ACMedical's ROL Worksheet and discussed over 30 factors for each program which was being ranked, per candidate, demonstrating that certifying an ROL is not any simpler if ranking 2 vs. 7+ programs. 

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When it comes to the U.S. Residency Application whether it is for NRMP's Main Match or applying to the Supplemental Offer & Acceptance Program (SOAP) your Letters of Recommendation (LORs) matter. LORs are used as a supplemental document that helps Program Directors and Admission Committees to predict your ability to execute the 6 ACGME Core Competencies, and reach PGY1 milestones at the same rate as your co-residents. Securing 4 LORs of this personalized magnitude is expected and doable by US medical seniors, but much more challenging for international medical graduates and other independent applicants. 

In today's episode ACMedical's Dr. Pedram Mizani and Cody Phan discuss the necessary tools and steps to securing ACGME Core Competencies based Letters of Recommendation.

During the dark days of COVID-19 when we saw the near-total shutdown of U.S. clinical rotations for medical students, this hope-inspiring episode discusses how ACMedical and other U.S. medical schools rose above the negatives by energizing their clinical sites and preceptors to rethink clinical medical education in every way imaginable. The outcome has been a brand new ways of gaining clinical and research experiences, remotely. 

In today's episode ACMedical's Dr. Pedram Mizani and Cody Phan discuss the differences between telemedicine and Live Online Clinical and Research experiences (LOCE and LORE). We wager the significance of LOCE and LORE when it comes to gaining clinical acumen and fostering medical knowledge, while also helping to garner a strong Letter of Recommendation (LOR). 

A truly amazing show. Hope you enjoy it.

In today's episode, ACMedical's Dr. Pedram Mizani and Cody Phan highlight the ideal timeline to begin preparing for an upcoming Main Match Cycle, and 13 steps to stay on track and minimize your chances of being left unmatched.  Preparation for the annual Main Match for medical residency should ideally begin 24 months before your planned residency start date, and anyone participating in the Match should be prepared for being 'Partially' or 'Fully Unmatched'. Additionally, it is important to train yourself to adhere to very challenging deadlines, such as those needed to gain residency-relevant U.S. clinical experience, pass US medical licensing exams, have supporting documents such as Letters of Recommendations (LOR) & Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) finalized and reviewed, all prior to certifying and submitting your residency application. And if you do not match during the regular Match cycle (like Dr. Mizani), this episode will guide you on how to use the final opportunity to Match this year through Match Week's Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), as you prepare for the possibility of participating in next Match cycle.

Whether you are a FutureDoc with 6 or more interviews, fewer than 6 or no residency interviews, this episode is priceless!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Match was 5 weeks shorter than all other previous match cycles. Dr. Pedram Mizani and Cody Phan discuss what residency applicants should do during the final weeks of the Match (January and February) to garner more residency interviews by contacting programs, and what to say when a Program Coordinator or Director answers your call. We also discuss courtesy interviews, when to interview (earlier or later during the Match), possibility of natural interviews sent during the final days of each Match, and so much more.

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The annual U.S. medical residency 'Main Match' begins each September (October for 2021 Match, due to COVID), and ends the following March. By January, ~80% of interviews have already been offered, which can be anxiety provoking for those with insufficient number of interviews. Today our cohosts Dr. Pedram Mizani and Cody Phan discuss what to do with 6 or more residency interviews, fewer than 6, or no residency interviews at all. We discuss talking points of Rank Order List (ROL), Match Week's Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), the general trends of the interview season and why 6 residency interviews is our average magic number.