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Recommended Courses<\/h4>\n AI\/Acting Internship<\/strong>CC\/Critical Care<\/strong>ACS\/Advanced Clinical Selective<\/strong>Electives<\/strong>\n\n
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\nAbsolutely not, definitely rotate with PMR at least once, but enjoy learning about the breadth of medicine available.
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\n\n \n Should I do an away rotation? What in? <\/button>\n\n <\/h3>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
\nNot necessarily, if there is a program you are in love with.
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\n\n \n Do I need a rotation at UNC if I spent my time in Charlotte \/ Asheville \/ Wilmington? <\/button>\n\n <\/h3>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
\nWould definitely recommend it, different programs.
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\n\n \n When do I need to meet with my career goal advisor? How do I prepare? <\/button>\n\n <\/h3>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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rd<\/sup> year, every 2-3 months through 4th<\/sup> year, more often as needed for letter-writing purposes.\n\n
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\nLOR – department specific. Most require at least one from a PM&R doc, some do require 2. Most require 3 total letters.
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\n\n \n When do I ask for my letters? What do they need? <\/button>\n\n <\/h3>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
\nAt least 4-8 weeks before ERAS applications are released to programs.\u00a0 Offer your CV and personal statement (even a draft).
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\nVery personal decision; depends on department size, personal goals, desire for fellowship, target patient population, geography\u2026.
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\nDepends, would discuss with your advisor.
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\n\n \n My LORs aren\u2019t in and ERAS just opened! <\/button>\n\n <\/h3>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
\nIt\u2019s fine\u2026 send a gentle email reminder to your letter writers.
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\nTouch base with their program coordinator every week or two to make sure they know.
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\nSure, couldn\u2019t hurt.
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\n\n \n Should I send thank you letters to programs? <\/button>\n\n <\/h3>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
\nAlways and handwritten is best.
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\nSure, but remember that they are not allowed to respond in reciprocity.
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\n\n \n How do I respond if a program reaches out to me after my interview? <\/button>\n\n <\/h3>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
\nThank them, remember that programs are NOT allowed to offer spots or discuss rankings with prospective residents.\u00a0 This could result in penalties to the program.
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