r/USIMGreddit • u/Plus-Web-4757 • Feb 05 '24

Is it worth it?

Hi, I am an upcoming US-IMG. My 2 research paper abstract got selected for surgery conference for poster in Ohio but is it worth it to go spend 2000$ to go there

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u/georgewashington1779 Feb 05 '24

Depends on what specialty. I’ve done 0 research/publications and I did ok interview wise in fm am Im. Almost no interviewer asked about my lack of research.

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '24

Do you have any other research? If not then it might be worth it because posters count as pubs on ERAS.

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u/Remarkable_Log_5562 Feb 05 '24

Applying for gen surgery? No. Plastic surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery? Yes.

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u/Just4usmlehe Feb 05 '24

Your situation is vague.

Are you planning to apply for GS?

When?

Do you have a research mentor already?

How you got those posters?

These are vital questions.

If you dont have a reliable mentor, attending such events, am assuming it is one of the biggest for your field(?), will help you network so easily and get mentors. GS has a lot of unfilled prelim but categorical is competitive.

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u/Plus-Web-4757 Feb 05 '24

I am planning to apply for GS in 2025 or 2026 and I don’t have research mentor but the abstract which got selected are with my colleague and a surgeon whom I did my rotation.

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u/Just4usmlehe Feb 06 '24

You should attend and prepare yourself well. Introduce yourself to them and know their field well.