What is IM SEL?

What is IM SEL? 

Internal Medicine Structured Evaluative Letter (IM SEL), formerly known as DOM SLOE. 

IM SEL is a letter consisting of a standardized and structured review of an applicant. It highlights the applicant’s clinical competencies and professional skills apart from the details of clinical clerkships and sub-internships. 

Following are some of the parameters assessed:

– Patient care ( According to the clinical settings)

– Teamwork and accountability 

– Interpersonal skills

– Commitment to Personal development 

• Is it only for candidates applying to categorical programs?
  It is applicable for candidates applying to categorical IM, combined IM programs, and preliminary IM programs. 

• Is it a mandatory requirement for IMGs?     
  It is not a mandatory requirement for IMGs unless a residency program specifically asks for it. 

• Does it completely replace the LORs for categorical medicine? 
  According to the present recommendations, it does not entirely replace the LORs.

• Who is eligible to write an IM SEL?
  Department of Medicine chair of your med school.

• It’s been more than 4-5 years since my graduation. What should I do? Or my med school does not have medicine chair. What should I do? 
  In such instances, you can get the it written by an attending who has supervised you for a minimum of 8 weeks (8 weeks of externship). 

• Is there a template that I can provide to my writer? 
  Yes. Refer to this link https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/IM/fecab58a-0e31-416b-8e56-46fc9eda5c37/UploadedImages/Documents/resources/IM_SEL_Template.pdf

• Is there a sample of IM SEL I can refer to? 
  Yes. Refer to this link https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/IM/fecab58a-0e31-416b-8e56-46fc9eda5c37/UploadedImages/Documents/resources/IM_SEL_MockUp.pdf

• My writer is unable to include all the details mentioned in the template. Is that okay? 
  Yes, it’s absolutely okay to miss certain parts of the template, such as a graph. But assessments must not be missed. 

• How do I upload it? 
  For now, it is advised to upload it attached with the regular LOR as a single file. The procedure is similar to requesting and uploading a regular LOR. 

• Is there is processing time for it? 
  Yes. The processing time is the same as that for a regular LOR of 7-10 days. 

• I am unable to obtain it. Am I at a significant disadvantage compared to others with IM SEL? 
  IM SEL assists the PDs in making better decisions. Students without IM SEL may not be at a significant disadvantage compared to others. The exact outcome will be known after the upcoming match. 

• Do I have to send it manually to each program? 
  No. You have to assign the LOR with IM SEL to all the programs you wish to apply for in myERAS. 

• Where can i get more information about IM SEL?
  https://www.im.org/resources/ume-gme-program-resources/resources-guidelines-im-sel
  
  
• Do you offer IM SEL writing services?
  Yes. Please do refer to the link to know more about our services.
  Click here.