question about observership - ble21ach

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i'm an IMG. i submitted my applications for this match already and i am planning to apply for observership in November. is that reasonable? this means that i can only go to interviews in December and January.

thank you

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i have done research here in US, got some observership at university programs already

[ArchivalUser]

Observ... is not acceptable for most programs .and you should have submitted your LOR with that rotations before.

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i was also told observ not counted and strictly told not to spent money and energy in it by some attending here but if u don't have anything, better to do, at least u won't have gap. something is better than nothing! I feel November observership is not going to help u to fetch interview but good point during interview.

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@ble21ach

Like others have mentioned above, observerships really don't add that much strength to an application, unless you are able to form a strong positive relationship with one of the attendings and get a LOR out of it. In your case, now that you have already applied, an observership is pretty much pointless unless you are going to a place where you think you can match. And if you also think that you can impress the hell out of them. Remember observerships can also backfire and hurt your chances at that residency program if they feel that you are not up to par. Judge the pros and cons and decide if it's worth the time and effort. In my opinion, now that you have already submmitted your application, don't worry about an observership.

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" observership does not count " --- is the stupidest thing i have heard...observership count in many ways . (1) you have USCE on your CV which looks good (2) most of the time attending will give you ROL for the experience (3) I am sure that i will get Iv from the places where i did my observerships , as PD/ PC told me that they only give observerships to candidates whom they might see as future resident candidate ... will i match or not thats the other thing but more IV= higher chances of match ...