10-23-2015, 06:02 AM
satirolx,
Everyone's frustrated.
One of the greatest ironies is AMGs blame us for malignant programs. They feel programs would treat them better if thousands of people weren't willing to take their jobs. AMGs are also applying to more programs because everyone is paranoid (and rightfully so) about the combined match.
We have to be realistic and understand that the system is weighted against us. Step 3 can't work miracles but will help some applicants.
We also have to understand that the face of medicine is being intentionally changed. Once there are more AMG/DO applicants than positions, those applicants will be forced to apply to inner-city residency programs. That's the goal, period.
The top offshore applicants will still be okay. "Okay" means fighting each other tooth and nail for spots that still accept IMG/FMG applicants. Doors will be closing for anyone with red marks, old YOG, or extended breaks. Between then and now, people should do whatever will help their chances.
Everyone's frustrated.
One of the greatest ironies is AMGs blame us for malignant programs. They feel programs would treat them better if thousands of people weren't willing to take their jobs. AMGs are also applying to more programs because everyone is paranoid (and rightfully so) about the combined match.
We have to be realistic and understand that the system is weighted against us. Step 3 can't work miracles but will help some applicants.
We also have to understand that the face of medicine is being intentionally changed. Once there are more AMG/DO applicants than positions, those applicants will be forced to apply to inner-city residency programs. That's the goal, period.
The top offshore applicants will still be okay. "Okay" means fighting each other tooth and nail for spots that still accept IMG/FMG applicants. Doors will be closing for anyone with red marks, old YOG, or extended breaks. Between then and now, people should do whatever will help their chances.