Office for Student AffairsMAR 2016

GME Applications

LORs

The Step 2’s

The Postclerkship Period: FAQ’s

2 Processes

ERAS-Electronic Residency Application System ◦ Applying to civilian programs

MODS – Medical Operational Data System◦ Service specific electronic application through Army

site

Four components◦ MyERAS (student module)◦ Deans Station Workshop◦ Program Directors Workshop◦ ERAS Post Office

Common application Personal statement Select programs Apply to programs Assign LOR writers* Attach documents to your application for

each program ATTACH Photo*

*new this year, previously done by OSA

OSA will do these items!

MSPE-Not released by ERAS to programs until OCT 1, 2016

Transcripts

Students must receive a token from OSA ◦ Mrs McAuliffe will e-mail to you upon request

This token will enable you to ◦ complete an application◦ select programs◦ request the USMLE transcript◦ create and assign supporting documents for

transmission to the ERAS post office◦ Assign LOR writers◦ Upload Photo

Site opens for registration May 26, 2016

Military Service Obligation

Yes, May 2017

Current

Future

IMPORTANT – must assign LOR, USMLE, Personal Statement, to each

program!!

May 26, 2016 – ERAS 2016 begins

ERAS Site opens to schools and applicants for registration – request Token (Mrs. McAuliffe)

15 September 2016 – first day applicants can certify and submit applications to programs from your selected list on ERAS and register for main match in National Resident Match Program (enter NRMP ID on ERAS)

15 September 2016 – Program Directors begin review of applicants

1 October 2016–MSPEs (Dean’s Letter) released

~ 15 JAN – Rank order lists (ROL) begin ~ 24 FEB – ROL deadline ~ 14 MAR – NRMP prelim results released ~ 18 MAR – detailed results released

“Military Match”

GME LEADERS at USU on MARCH 11 at 1200 for service specific briefings

MODS program – Everyone except PHS MUST apply!!!

PHS may apply.

~ 15 July2016: Site will be activated◦ Service specific links will be provided by service

~ 15 SEP 2016: Application deadline◦ MUST lock-in specialty choice at this time

1OCT2016 – deadline for supporting documents

~2NOV2016 – Navy PGY1 Scoring and placement

~30NOV-4DEC –JGMESB

~15DEC2016 – results released

allows completion of a residency at a civilian institution

time is neutral for payback Members gain time towards pay (i.e.

longevity) and promotion, but not retirement Members are paid by the civilian institution No active duty benefits Apply through ERAS and MODS

Traditionally, students were selected for the PGY-1 year of training (internship) only and then reapplied for continuation in PGY2

Many students will now be offered ‘continuous contracts’ for the entire length of residency training. Varies by service

Students who accept the ‘continuous contract’ will not need to reapply for PGY-2 training.

MUST successfully complete Step 1, 2CK and 2CS by 15 February 2017

If NOT, you will be given a 1 year contract only – even if initially selected for continuous training.

SO: ◦ schedule Step 2 CK and CS early◦ Prepare for BOTH thoughtfully

BuMed will release notice with details July

Navy GME Facebook page

AF MODS application for in service programs

ERAS application for civilian sponsored slots

*2014 Health Professions Education Requirements Board (HPERB)2015 will be published in June

Scored using transcript and MSPE (top 25% will get the 2)

Transcript and MSPE (top 20% outstanding, next 25% will score good

◦ Research 4: multiple publications in peer reviewed journals 3: single publication in peer reviewed journal 2: multiple publications in in-house journal or

multiple poster presentations 1: single in-house pub or single poster presentation

◦ Prior military service 2: commissioned or enlisted service in a medical

capacity 1: commissioned of enlisted service in a non-medical

capacity

Check frequently to make sure the pieces of the GME puzzle are coming together

Keep in close contact with◦ OSA◦ Program Directors◦ GME Office

Monitor ERAS and MODS Web Sites Main administrative POC in OSA is Mrs.

McAuliffe

Army and Navy◦ No more than 3 personal + Chair LOR ◦ Uploaded into MODS by OSA

Army – NOT PD or APD

Air Force ◦ No more that 2 personal+ Chair LOR◦ Originals forwarded to HQ AFPC/DPAME

Give him/her an easy ‘out’. “Would you feel comfortable writing a letter of recommendation for me?” “Do you feel you could write a strong letter for me?”

Make it easy to write◦ CV◦ Personal statement◦ appointment

Address to “Dear Program Director”

Dean’s Letter (MSPE)◦ Send your CV to Mrs.

McAuliffe!

Departmental Letter (or “Chair’s letter”)◦ First Choice Specialty◦ Transitional Year Ultimate specialty Strongest rotation Medicine

Personal Letters◦ Relationship outweighs

specialty usually

**ERAS 2016 LORs loaded by author or designee

THERE IS NONE: No, really, there is no super secret or informal class ranking

Your MSPE will have the overall statement of preclerkship performance and comments and grade from each clerkship

There will be no statement about ranking or quartile of the class in which a student sits

This will be stated explicitly in Appendix E

Take a diagnostic exam and heed results◦ Please speak with OSA if you are concerned At risk signs: Step 1 Shelf exam scores (esp. medicine)

Passing score raised yearly for past few years…currently 209

OSA may recommend a study block or a formal preparatory course if you are at risk

Good news - most USUHS students pass Not so good news 2-7 failures per year

1 USUHS failure is too many!Failures from all strata (upper, middle, and lower third)Many not identified with MS-III ‘concerns’Many had ‘superb’ clinical evaluations throughout

clerkship year

ICE (Integrated Clinical Encounter)◦ Data gathering (checklist completed by SP)◦ Documentation (written note)

CIS (Communication and Interpersonal Skills)◦ Questioning skills (open-ended, summarizing)◦ Information sharing skills◦ Professional manner and rapport◦ Consideration◦ Empathy

SEP (Spoken English Proficiency)◦ Pronunciation, word choice (semantic competence)

Washing your hands is not sufficient Clerkship OSCEs First Aid for Step 2 CS USMLE website – practice note template—

all notes MUST be typed

If you are sure of your specialty—rotate at your top two-three sites

If you are unsure, rotate at your top choice site for each of the two specialties

It’s OK to make a short visit or to interview on the phone at your 3rd and 4th choice site

Rounds 1-3 can be used to “re-try” specialties before interviewing

Program directors place a lot of emphasis on your rotation with them◦ Motivation/Aptitude for the specialty◦ Motivation for the program Teamwork Enthusiasm Responsibility

An ICU rotation encouraged A rotation in behavioral health encouraged CAPSTONE Research International rotations Operational rotations

Sorting

Auditioning Diversifying Playing Priming

Select a rotation Contact the POC (either in the GME office or

the specific department) Verbally confirm the rotation If NEW – Complete Form 114 Verify MOA is current Enter in Lottery Site Keep lottery site updated if you make

changes through the year

Q: Can I do two, two-week rotations instead of one four-week rotation?

A: No, except under special circumstances1. Your first choice site can only accommodate

you for two weeks2. You have more than three sites to see3. Rotations that are off cycle (OpMed, BOLC,

Core Clerkship remediation)

Q: How is travel done for advanced clinical rotations?

A: All travel outside the NCC requires orders in DTS. most will be unfunded (permissive tdy) EM, Neurology, Anesthesia fully funded One interview round is partially funded

Q: You said something about one funded round…how does that work again?

A: Must be in Rounds 1-6 Must be for GME interview purposes Orders done through DTS Travel +10 days of per diem covered

* Note that orders are required for all out-of-town rotations (funded or non-funded)

Q: How do I arrange a rotation not in the catalog?

A: Fill out USUHS Form 114 with signature of USU sponsor department

Complete online request to obtain an MOU (you should allow several months for this process)

Fill out any paperwork required by the institution you are visiting (VSAS)

Q: VSAS – What is that?

A: Visiting Student Application Service◦ Request token from Mrs. McAuliffe in OSA◦ Fee is required and can not be paid by USU

Q: I changed my mind about specialty, and now all the interview rounds are full…what do I do?

A: Contact your advisor (Dr. Moores or me). We cannot override number of slots we can advise you about points of contact in

the programs and other creative ways of getting yourself known by the specialty

Q: Can I take leave during an advanced clinical rotation

A: No, personal leave and house-hunting leave are not permitted during rotations

Emergencies are handled differently, and should be managed through your site supervisor, your Company Commander, and OSA

Email is acceptable to seek permission

Q: Can I schedule elective surgery (Lasix, Ortho, etc) during rotations

A: If elective….no If semi-elective, discuss with OSA If Urgent or Emergent – of course, but keep

OSA and CMD informed in advance Missed time may require make-up to obtain

full credit

Lunch time session on Civilian Application Process Monday, March 7.

Questions?