Application
How often do I need to update my address?
You should update your address any time it changes. Both CASPR and programs
need to be able to get a hold of you if necessary. Now that we are online, students can update their address at any time
using the “Edit Profile” tab. Once the applications are sent to the programs, they will receive contact information updates
from us when you make changes.
Are there any mailings I will
receive from CASPR?
The only mailing that CASPR will send is a copy of
the match results on March 9th, 2009. Email reminders will
go out prior to each major deadline and schedules are posted on both the
casprcrip and CASPRweb sites.
I am having problems filling out my
application. What should I do?
Your first stop should be the instruction booklet,
located on the Information Tab. If you still have problems or if you
are having technical issues, please contact us by phone (1-800-443-3514)
or email us at
casprweb@aacpm.org.
Why am I required to include a contact person as part of my application?
We
need a contact person to call if for some reason we are unable to get a
hold of you using the contact information provided. Please choose
someone who will know your whereabouts throughout the year, including
when you are gone to clerkships.
Can I make changes to my application
after I save it?
Changes can be made to Parts I and II of the application until October
10th. This includes the photo and other files uploaded (like
Letters of Recommendation, CV, etc). You will still be able to update
your contact information in the “My Profile” tab for the entire CASPR
cycle. However, the “My Application” tab will no longer be available
after October 10.
What if I have not completed
my application by October 10th?
If
you have not completed your application and designated programs
by October 10, the My Application tab will continue to be available
until both your application is completed and you have designated a
program.
My school does not have me listed
even though I have already created an account with CASPR. Do I need to create another one?
DO NOT create another username! The reason why the school may not have
you listed is because you have not filled out the first portion of Part
I that asks for your name and social security number. Once that section
of Part I is completed and saved, then your name will appear on their
list. If you have listed your name and the school still does not have
it, then contact the CASPR office.
Can I view my application?
You
are able to view Part I and II as well as the uploaded documents except
for Transcripts and Clinicals next to each section in “My Application.”
Previous Graduates
Do I have to participate in CASPR?
If
you are seeking an advanced position, PGY-2 or PGY-3 you don’t need to
participate in CASPR. Advanced positions do not have to participate in
the Match and only a very few choose participate. Open advanced
positions are listed after the Match in the Unfilled Positions document
or you can contact programs you are interested in directly to find out
if they have positions available. Also check the “What’s New” section
on casprcrip.org periodically to see if any advanced positions are
advertised there throughout the year.
If I want to participate in CASPR again,
can you upload my information from previous year(s) for me?
No,
you would need to sign up as a new applicant and submit a new
application and fee each year you wish to participate.
Why do I need to send another
set of transcripts and clinicals to CASPR?
We
need current transcripts and clinicals to reflect that you have
graduated from the college.
Additional Documents
How many files can I upload?
Six
files can be uploaded to your account. The photo is required, but the
other five are optional.
Why can’t I view or print my transcript
and clinical?
The
colleges provide them to us so we can send to the programs. Students
who wish to obtain a copy of either form should contact their school
registrar’s office. Everyone should have a copy of their transcripts
and clinical on hand for their personal files, and a copy may be
necessary for participation in the Scramble.
There is a document on my list that I
did not upload. What is it?
Colleges have the ability to upload documents to include as part of your
application. For example, your transcript and clinical will appear and
the dean’s letter if your college provides one. They do not count
against the total number of documents you can upload.
If the colleges can upload documents
to my account, will that count against the 5 files I can upload?
No.
Whatever the colleges upload for your file will not be counted against
you as far as how many files left you can upload.
Will I be able to view any of the
documents that the college uploads?
Yes, you can view and/or delete documents like letters of
recommendation. However, you can not view your transcript and
clinical. If you need a copy of your transcript or clinical, contact
the school registrar.
Designations
The designate program tab is
grayed out. Why can’t I designate programs?
The designation tab is not available until June 9th, after
the 2009 Directory is published. If it is after June 9th,
you must have paid your CASPR Application fee in order to designate
programs.
Can I get a refund if I designate
programs then remove some from my list?
No. These fees are non-refundable.
I haven’t passed Part I of my boards
yet, can I still apply to residencies?
You
can still apply to residencies, although you may wish to restrict the
number of programs you apply to or be sure to include some programs that
do not require passage of Part I. Most programs require you to have
passed Part I of your board before you begin the residency (and many
require Part II and possibly Part III, too). If you match with a program
that requires passage of Boards and you have not passed, the program is
not obligated to hold your position for you. Another option would be to
wait for the Scramble in March.
I designated the wrong program.
Can I change it?
The
initial program designation closes Oct. 10th. After this
date programs can not be removed from your list. Applicants can
still add programs until Dec 29th.
Do I need to designate programs
that are not participating in CRIP?
Yes if you are
interested. The programs you designate are the ones we send your
application to. They are also the ones that will show up in your ranking
portal for the match. CRIP is the optional interview program.
Participation does not affect the CASPR Match.
The program I want isn't
participating in CASPR, do I have to designate it?
ALL entry level
programs must participate in CASPR. New programs have until November 1st
to register with CASPR. Some programs will not participate in
CRIP, but that is a separate, optional process for the interviews. If
you want to be able to match with a program, you must designate them.
Can I still designate programs
after October 10th”?
Yes, however, you
can not remove programs you are no longer interested in. As a courtesy,
contact the program stating that you are no longer interested would be
sufficient. Also, please note that the program may not be accepting
applicants after October 10, so it is to your advantage to get your
application and designations done by that date.
Can I also pay
the program’s application fee with CASPR?
No. You will need
to send payment directly to the program if they have an application
fee. On the directory page in the Applicant Requirements section, there
is an address to send additional materials, including payment. If
writing a check, there is also a field that tells you who to make the
payment out to in the same section.
How can I view if
my application is complete with a program?
You can check the
“My Programs” tab. As the programs receive and review your application,
they will check off the box when it is complete.
