r/fellowship

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Good afternoon everyone,

I am a PGY-1 and will be PGY-2 in July. I am very interested in doing fellowship in GI however I do not have any research. I am looking for a mentor or someone who is doing research so I can join.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working on a systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA) and I’m at the stage of conducting a comprehensive database search.

Unfortunately, I don’t have access to Scopus and Embase, so I’m looking for someone who can help run the search strategy on these databases.

I will provide:

•	The research question

•	Keywords and search strategy (can refine together if needed)

•	Clear inclusion/exclusion criteria

In return, I’m offering co-authorship for meaningful contribution, following standard academic guidelines.

If you’re experienced with database searching and interested in collaborating, please comment or DM me.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident on a J1 visa (via ECFMG), planning to apply for cardiology fellowship next cycle.

I understand that cardiology is quite competitive, especially for J1 applicants, so I’m trying to plan ahead and avoid getting stuck without options.

I had a few questions and would really appreciate insights from people who’ve gone through this:

1. If I apply for cardiology in PGY-3 and don’t match in December, is it still realistic to secure a J1 waiver job (Conrad 30 or others) in time to start right after residency?

2. I’ve heard some people sign waiver jobs as early as the beginning of PGY-3 (or even earlier) just to be safe. Is this something you would recommend?

3. How competitive are J1 waiver hospitalist positions currently? Are there enough positions if someone is flexible with location?

4. For those who didn’t match into fellowship initially:

   - Did you go straight into a waiver job?

   - Or did you take a research/chief year and reapply?

5. Is it realistically possible to reapply to cardiology during a waiver job, or is that very uncommon?

My goal is to pursue cardiology if possible, but I also want to have a solid backup plan to stay in the U.S. and not risk visa issues.

Would really appreciate any advice, timelines, or personal experiences.

Thank you!

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I’m looking into applying for federal fellowships, and was hoping to connect with anyone who has gone through the process even landed one. Specifically those coming from an economics background.

Thanks!

Hello,

I am looking for someone to study for board exams Internal medicine dedicated time everyday. DM me if anyone is interested.

Preferable location: California