June 2006

	MSPE Interview Reminders
	NRMP Agreement & Fee
	ERAS Reminders
	Misc. Reminders

	MSPE INTERVIEW REMINDERS If you haven't scheduled your MSPE interview, please do so! Deadline for interviews: Sept. 13th. Please check the link above to verify your appt. If it is incorrect or if you do not have one scheduled, please contact Dave by phone or in person as soon as possible. Consult the April 2006 issue of the Vital Signs for information regarding scheduling your appointment. Contact Dave Craig at 924-5579 to schedule your appointment. Check the Student Affairs web site to verify your appointment date and time Biosketch Tips: Do not FAX the Biosketch form. Send it via email as an attachment or mail it if you're out of town. Be sure to consult the instructions for use located in the April 2006 issue. You must use Word 95 or a more recent version for the Biosketch to be completed correctly - please DO NOT use other software.

NRMP Agreement & Fee?

The online applicant registration will open August 15th. The fee has dropped to $40 this year, so you can factor that into your financial planning.

The AAMC ID that you received at the April residency meeting wil be your ID for ERAS and the NRMP. After you login and register with the two respective sites, they will confirm that this is your ID and that you will use it as your logon hence forth. Please make a note of it and your passwords and keep them someplace safe.

ERAS tokens and MyERAS will be available to students July 15th.
Carefully read instructions for requesting letters of recommendation. Get your photographs now (COLOR, 3.5" x 2.5" {wallet size, NOT passport}, light background, Interview Attire). ***You'll want at least 3, 2 for me (for ERAS and for the yearbook) and 1 to have added to your CV. If you do not add it to your CV, you may want to get a larger package of pictures so that you can take them on your interviews. *** Wal*Mart, F-Stop Photo (Semilole Square) and K-Mart all offer nice deals, but you are certainly welcome to use whoever you like. I cannot use digital photos or passport photos however. ***Your photos will be your gateway to gaining access to the ERAS tokens once they arrive.*** Submit your ERAS application via the web by 9-25-06 ERAS letters of recommendation are due in Student Affairs by 9-25-06

	MISC. REMINDERS:
USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 (CK&CS) are required for graduation. You should take Step 2 (both steps) before the end of the year. See the USMLE reporting site on report dates, and please note that they are consistently almost always accurate for the Report Closing Date. Use The Student Affairs Web Site: Remember to use & bookmark the "Student Source" web site!. Use it to access FREIDA, AAMC, NRMP, ERAS & other residency information. Just click on Residency Information on the home page. Career Planning Web Site: The AAMC Career Planning Page now requires a login and password to utilize their site. Some of you have already entered the site, those who have not will need a password. It has been assigned by the AAMC and you can get yours by checking the front of the ERAS binder in Dave's office at any time. Medicare Payments For Graduate Medical Education: What every Medical Student, Resident and Advisor needs to know! A free publication available for download from the AAMC. Worth taking a look at!

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