Objective: For the past 3-4 years, there is an increasing number of students who have not matched. There are a variety of reasons for this phenomena but one of the prime reasons is due to the increased number of graduates because of increased enrollment at medical schools and also due to the establishment of new medical schools. However there has been no significant concomitant increase in GME positions. Properly advising these students is of extreme importance. Issues including financial debt, loss of self-esteem must also be considered when advising these students. During the session, a step-by-step framework will be presented to methodically and logically enable a student increase the chance of matching in the subsequent year. Also the student’s own wellness and social support will be considered during the presentation.
Methods: Agenda
10 min – Introduction and Background to topic
20 min – Authors present strategies and initiatives for helping unmatched students
25 min – Attendees break out into small groups. Each group is presented a different unmatched student scenario. The small group will have time to discuss and develop a plan for the student
15 min – Small Groups report out
5 min – Conclusions and Final Thoughts
Results: N/A
Conclusion/ Discussion: Participants will not only receive a framework of ideas for helping unmatched students but also those ideas developed during the session. Also the participants will form the core of a network of educators who can help each other in the future when aiding unmatched students.
Topics: Faculty Development Seminar, 2022, Student, Clerkship Director, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, GME, UME, Lecture,
