Official 2015-2016 Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Application Cycle

Hi Gutonc, Thank you for your wishes.
I am a newbie here and would really appreciate your advice, below are my credentials:

Negatives:
1- IMG.
2- J1 visa holder.
3- No PHD or major Basic research experience.
4- Few non oncology related peer reviewed publications

Positives:
-PGY2 in a 2nd tier university program
-Step 1,2,3: 232,247,235
-MPH estimated completion in 06/2016
- 3 strong LOR from research mentor and 2 oncology big names
- PD LOR: pending meeting
-ASH HONORS award: 7,000 $ grant
- Best abstract award + 2 scholarships awards
- 6 First author peer reviewed manuscripts ( IF between 1,6 to 6,5)
- 3 abstracts/posters at national ASCO
- 2 First author Book chapters (MPN/MDS)
- Was involved in phase 2-3 trials (study coordinator)

No geographical restrictions (prefer the warmth of the south)
Interested in clinical investigator track
Research interest: AML, GU, outcome research.

1- Advice regarding meeting with PD of internal medicine: Should I ask for their support with phone calls to specific prog. of interest?
2- I have a feeling that the first round of invited interviewee selection is extremely random: Any advice? Should I email specific program coordinators of interest?
3- Advice on PS: do I specify a tumor type of interest
4- I know its a vague request: would you recommend any institutions that would match my interest/profile (as an j1 visa holder) to optimize my career development
5- Would you or anyone else for a list of academic institutions that offer H1 waiver for their fellows as junior faculty ?

Please excuse the long post
thanks

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Official 2015-2016 Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Application Cycle