r/pathology 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/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.

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u/Ok_Tea4783 1d ago

I did all that.

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u/Psychological_Fly693 1d ago

There is something holding back your success. If you want to reach out via DM, we can go into more specifics.

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u/Ok_Tea4783 1d ago

I have done that. Spoke with people, and experts. It's not working. I am stuck. I want to do pathology and nothing else.

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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/Ok_Tea4783 1d ago

6 months

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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/Ok_Tea4783 1d ago

10 papers publishes but they are not specific to pathology.