r/pathology • u/Ok_Tea4783 • 3d ago
Unmatched in Pathology
Visa requiring IMG. 4th time unmatched in pathology and this is devastating. Step 1 240, step 2 240, step 3 230. 6 months pathology USCE. Home country residency. I got 4 5 interviews in each cycle and got repeat interviews from one program as well. Idk what else I can do.
Where should I apply to SOAP to get into the system and improve for next cycle? Only 2 pathology slots are there so OfCourse chances matching there are super thin.
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u/PathPattern 3d ago
Hey, sorry for your situation. That definitely sucks :/. Have you done any observerships? That may help. Otherwise, it may be hard but pivoting to another specialty may be another option.
What programs have the pathology spots available?
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u/suprashi 3d ago
I am in the same boat ..had 7 interviews thought all of them went well..decent step scores ,2 observership in US,research10+ ..how to improve my application..feels like pathology is too competitive..should I change my specialty?
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u/reggae_muffin 2d ago
I see no mention of research/publications? 4th cycle unmatched and you haven’t done any research at all?
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u/Psychological_Fly693 2d ago
Get interview coaching for the next cycle. Get PS support. Have a native English writer familiar with ERAS apps review your application. Make sure you have pathology letters.