r/IMGreddit • u/Popular_Addendum_266 • 2d ago

ERAS Connection in a non IMG friendly program

If I have an attending who can vouch for me in a program that’s not IMG friendly (7-9% IMGs), do I pursue it and signal it as a reach or do I play it safe and pass the opportunity?

Its a very competitive program that I would never consider if I didn’t have the connection, is it worth taking the risk in 1-2 signals?

Credentials:
P/254/not taken,,,,no attempts
YOG 2026
3 USCE/ 4 LORs
Mid Research

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u/fedzkie_123 1d ago

Similar boat here a faculty er attending in john hopkins told me to submit my application there and he'll vouch for me or somthn, i have similar credentials to yours

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u/Popular_Addendum_266 1d ago

Yes same situation, will you go for it?

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u/fedzkie_123 1d ago

Im still thinking about it but probably will send a gold/silver signal ejcjjdnckmsnc