Strategic Planning for 4th Year Rotations and Residency Applications
Engage in a comprehensive planning process for your 4th-year rotations and residency applications. Understand the significance of Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) and essential considerations such as audition rotations, interview requirements, and specialty exposure. Mark important dates, create a strategic program list, and ensure readiness for the application process. Stay proactive and make informed decisions to secure your desired residency spot successfully.
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4th Year Planning Class of 2023
Session Objectives Students will be able to articulate the process associated with Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO). Students will understand considerations and planning needs for their 4th year rotations. Students will know the resources and best practices associated with planning their 4th year.
Presentation Breakdown Fourth Year Advising and Planning-Ms. Proffitt Scheduling Match Strategy Meetings VSLO Access and Usage- Ms. Roming-White
So What Does This Mean for You? It depends . What residency programs are you considering? Do they require audition rotations to interview? How many interviews do you need to be competitive for your specialty? Do you need more exposure to certain the specialty you want to pursue- will another rotation at another place give you that?
Important Dates Important dates in 4th Year June 2022- ERAS application opens September 14, 2022- ERAS application due*** October 1, 2022- MSPE and Transcripts due (usually uploaded before) January 2023- Student Rank List due February 2023- Program Rank List due March 2023- Match Day 2021 What does that really mean for you? Application and personal statement due to Dr. Proffitt by August 1, 2022. Level II completed by July. 4th year clerkships/auditions planned Application completed in small pieces when it opens in June.
How Do You Make a Plan? Planning Now: What is reasonable for you? Based on board scores Based on interests- electives in the program, research, etc. Goal of audition rotations in where you want to match based on the things that are important to you? Geography? Prestige? Previous AOA program? What programs are you interested in applying to? Make a list of 15 programs, ideally 30 programs 5-10 Reach** 5-10 Obtainable 5-10 I know I ll match
How Do You Make a Plan? Search now so you are ready when VLSO opens When VSLO Opens: Your top programs should be in multiple slots to make sure you get it- Slots 4-6. ** All rotations must be approved by the Office of Clinical Education to ensure they meet educational requirements.
4th Year Broken Down June-August - Securing Letters of Recommendation within your speciality September-December-Away/Audition/Sub-I in your specialty at GME programs January-May- Electives and Residency Prep Month Specialty Location Preceptor June Family Medicine Baptist Outpatient Dr. Jones July Family Medicine St. Bernards Hospitalist Group Dr. Smith August Sports Medicine University of Kentucky Dr. Brown September Family Medicine Unity Health GME Program October Family Medicine November December January Dermatology Sills Dermatology Dr. Sills
What Other Things Do I Consider? Requirements of the rotation Board score Specific student requirements Cost Housing Actual Rotation Cost Travel to and from
4th Year Budget Extra money built into the budget for what you can borrow: $4,000 Away Rotations $3,000 Interviews**** $1,200 ERAS application If you need to request extra funds, you must prove WHERE you are going with receipts and other information. Typical Cost of Attendance (years 1-3): $101,000 * Board exams are figured into years 2 and 3 4th Year Cost of Attendance: $104,600 **Costs above are built into year 4
4th Year Budget- ERAS Application Application Type ERAS Application Number Cost Per App Total Lower number 30 $21 $630 Average number 65 $26 $1690 Overapplied 110 Other App Costs $26 $2860 Taking Level II $685 COMLEX Score Release $80 NRMP Match Registration $75 USMLE Score release* $80 TOTAL $840/920
Budget Examples- Exact Costs Month Specialty Location Lodging Meals Getting There Transpo Costs June N/A Board Prep N/A N/A N/A N/A July Online N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A August Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA Stayed w/ friend $184.40 Drove- non submitted N/A Sept Psychiatry Staten Island, NY $3104 $191 Drove from previous rotation $196 October Psychiatry St. Louis, MO $2502 N/A N/A N/A January Psychiatry Portland, ME $1989 TOTALS N/A N/A $7595 $375.40 N/A $196 Total Amount Spent as of 10/31: $8,166.40
Budget Examples- Average Costs Month Specialty Location Lodging Meals Getting There Trans Costs June N/A Board Prep N/A N/A N/A N/A July Neonatology Jonesboro, AR Apartment in JBR Food allowance N/A N/A August In-patient Peds Memphis, TN $1400 Food allowance N/A $650* New tires Sept Peds Behavioral Shreveport, LA $1200 $1650 $100 (gas) N/A Oct Peds AI Tampa, FL $1500 $1830 $200 (Gas) N/A Nov Peds Ambulatory Jacksonville, FL $1800 $1500 $50 TOTAL $5900 $4980 $350 Total Cost: $11,000 as of 11/31
Other Considerations for Audition Rotations Endurance and mental health. Balancing interviews.
Match Strategy Meetings Student meetings with Dr. Deel and Dr. Proffitt to discuss your intended ERAS application. Objectives of the Match Strategy Meetings: Students become aware of the process and preparation needed to successfully apply for the Match. Students acknowledge strengths and weaknesses of their application.
Match Strategy Meetings Students should do the following to prepare for Match Strategy Meetings: Prepare a list of programs for ERAS application according to their competitiveness and preferences within their speciality of choice. This includes: Board Scores Program characteristics Geographic Considerations Number of recommendation programs prepared: 10-15 Reach Programs- programs that are out of range of the student s board score, prestige of program or high level of competitiveness within the specialty or program 10-15 Mid-Level Programs- programs within the student s qualifications. 10-15 Safety Programs- Programs that are below the student s qualifications and can easily secure an interview. Understand and articulate interest in the specialty and the programs on their list. *** Safety programs are not transitional years at prestigious programs.***
