November 7, 2010

• Search, Research, Submit and Done

  One week remaining until I submit my fellowship application. You may remember I was undergoing a crisis of the faith for a while as to whether or not pursue fellowship at all. I then completed a month of elective in GI and Hepatology which thankfully reaffirmed my desire that even though I detest research, it is something I am willing to suffer through for the greater ultimate goal.

  On Nov 15 the ERAS website opens for submission of applications. I will be applying to approximately 10-15 programs located in souther california, chicago, miami, and a few scattered other locations. I have obtained my letters of recommendation from my program director, a gastroenterologist, and a hepatologist. I have almost completed my personal statement, meaning the one thing lacking from my application is research.

  But guess what!

  I finally published! The research project I have been working on since intern year was recently accepted and will be appearing in an upcoming issue of Clinical Gastroenterology. The project itself deals with treatment of hepatitis C in liver transplant patients, and most of the projects I am involved in relate in one way or another to treatment of chronic liver diseases.

  So, my application can now be presented in full with proof of a dedication to scholarly pursuits and the all powerful publication to put on my CV.

  In one week, I can submit my application.

  And then we wait.

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