My reaction to our clinicals

[Sree Cheruku]

too late. Actually AUA just sent out what they called "Residency Boot Camp Training Manual" which outlines deadlines, what you should do for ERAS,ECFMG, get from te school, send to the school, LOR, Dean's Letter process, and evryhting about the Match for those Matching in 2009. They seem to be on top of things for match for 2009.

That's what I meant by too late. This stuff needs to be sent out when students begin rotating, not 6 months before they graduate (in my case). For example, most people I know haven't been collecting comments from their preceptors for use in the Dean's letter.

Before the school sent out the Bootcamp thing a few weeks ago, I figured I'd be on my own in terms of applying for the match.

Do electives have to be at accredited hospitals as well?

Only if you want to practice in TX and PA.

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Originally Posted by Sree Cheruku

That's what I meant by too late. This stuff needs to be sent out when students begin rotating, not 6 months before they graduate (in my case). For example, most people I know haven't been collecting comments from their preceptors for use in the Dean's letter.

Before the school sent out the Bootcamp thing a few weeks ago, I figured I'd be on my own in terms of applying for the match.
Only if you want to practice in TX and PA.

Well the preceptor comments can be easily corrected ,as I attach a sheet to the AUA evaluation sheet for comments. It's good for knowing what you should work on aor did well. Maybe I'm weird but I usually just ask 1/2 way into a rotation what I need to work on, etc... I have made the suggestion to change the official evaluation sheet, so maybe if enough people make the same suggestion it will occur.

For 2009 they have provided adequate info a year in advance. For 2008 I guess they didn't. I believe they were not on the ball, sorry you had to be the test subjects. But, maybe the same questions being asked by 2008 Match stduents caused the formation of the packet for 2009. They could probably get away with not having a packet and give individual info for 2008. I think the 2008 class is still pretty small. Do you know how many? The 2009 class will be around 60 based on the original mass mail.

[octavio]

How difficult is it to get all green elective rotations. Reason Im asking is because I'm from Texas. I've always thought that AUA grads can't practice in Texas, only grads from the big 3 schools.

[Jakeislove]

Originally Posted by Sree Cheruku

That's what I meant by too late. This stuff needs to be sent out when students begin rotating, not 6 months before they graduate (in my case). For example, most people I know haven't been collecting comments from their preceptors for use in the Dean's letter.

Before the school sent out the Bootcamp thing a few weeks ago, I figured I'd be on my own in terms of applying for the match.
Only if you want to practice in TX and PA.

Thanks!

I really hope the school starts taking some things more seriously an coordinating better. I'm extra pissed about the student loan issue with CLSF and am pretty tired of doing the same dance every other semester. Step 1 is in a few weeks and worrying about loans and so on is not a good use of my time.

On a good note, I found a hospital to accept students for family practice. According to the contact person, the school's people were pretty easy to work with. I was a little concerned that the whole thing wouldn't come together.

I understand it's a new school but they're greedy and growing faster than their infrastructure can handle. Hopefully they get things straightened out before more people start leaving the island because it will get pretty ugly for upcoming students. A lot of schools are having a hard time getting slots for their own students so getting accepted as a third year transfer to another off-shore school probably that easy.

JIL

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Originally Posted by octavio

How difficult is it to get all green elective rotations. Reason Im asking is because I'm from Texas. I've always thought that AUA grads can't practice in Texas, only grads from the big 3 schools.

I have all Green IM electives scheduled at the same hospital. I scheduled them myself and just notified my clinical coordinator of the dates and had them send the paperwork. Hopefully I can get a few electives at other places I'm interested in matching and cancel one or two at this hospital.

[Sree Cheruku]

How difficult is it to get all green elective rotations. Reason Im asking is because I'm from Texas. I've always thought that AUA grads can't practice in Texas, only grads from the big 3 schools.

It depends on your field of interest. IM and Psych are really easy as AUA has lots of places with either ACGME-accredited IM/Psych residencies and fellowships. If you're not going into primary care though, it's a little more difficult. I've had to set up my own rotations at university hospitals, but AUA does a good job of approving that now.

[NicSTX]

could someone please forward me this packet?

*ahem* sree?

[TRICKYDRD]

Yeah, can someone be a point of contact to forward this info to other AUA students? I would like a copy as well. Any mistakes I can avoid means a smoother ride.

Doug

[Sree Cheruku]

You should call DR at the NY office (18882828633) for the Match packet because you have to fill out some form and mail it, etc. That way they know that you're planning to participate in the 2009 match.

[kula]

Which greenbook hospitals are AUA students allowed to do ALL cores in? is there none?
since sree mentioned that he had to move around alot to complete all greenbook cores....
I also forgot the fact that some hospitals can be greenbook in one core/elective but not necessarily greenbook in another core? Am I right/wrong?
AUA should post which cores/electives are greenbook in each hospital they list on their website. It would be helpful to prospective students like me to get more info on the clinical situation.