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IMG Residency Match Forum International Medical Graduates (IMGs) discussing the residency matching process. |
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Helloo everybody,
I am a fresh grad, IMG, have a double 99 score in step 1 and 2. Unfortunately my step 2 cs got delayed because my visitors visa got rejected thrice and finally wen I gve CS i have failed in it. However, the surprise is tht i have 3 interviews for prelim surgey from very reputed programs. I want to know what my approach should be in the inerviews? I am preparing for CS soon and the results will be out just beore the Match.. So guys can u pls tell me how will this affect my interviews..? Thanx in advance!! |
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Focus on your strengths which are the double 99 and the fresh grad.
They sent you for IV even though they know you failed the CS. Do not find excuses for the failed attempt if they talk about it, tell them that you are sure that you'll pass the next attempt. Talk about your passion in surgery. Talk about your willingness to learn and your enthusiasm to get into the American health care system. Take a CS course before your next exam, so that you are sure you'll pass. Check this thread for available courses http://www.usmle-forums.com/usmle-st...s-courses.html You have a good chance of being matched Good luck, |
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My friend has got an exactly similar problem last year.
In the IVs they did not ask him about his failed attempt at all, they just asked him whether his ECFMG will be ready before ranking and he promised YES and he did. He was matched in Ob/Gyn out of two interviews only. Do not underestimate your chances, you can make it Prepare very well for the IV, I'd recommend you get some IV training. Good luck |
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Hi there!
May I have a question regarding apply for Residency Match? How do you appy for Residency when CS is not completed. I'm grad from other country, pass step 1 & step 2 CK, failed CS. Can I apply for Residency now? Quote:
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I suggest you finish the CS and then apply to the Scramble |
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u got 3 interviews widout ur CS result..have u got any US doctors LORs at the bginning process of application i.e, 1st sept..??
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hi,i have another question ,i m preparing for step1. is it possible to apply for residency only with passing one or two of these exams? if its theorically possible but i will have a little chance,can i try it or being rejected in IV has a bad effects on my next year application(which i ll have my step1,ck and cs scores) thanks |
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Thank you |
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I have a question .
I failed CK on the first attempt . I took it again and passed. But a lot of the programs mention on their websites that they only take applications of people who passed step 1 , step 2 and CS all on the first attempt . So my question is do we still apply to these programs and hope they overlook the attempt ? Otherwise how are people who failed getting interviews ?? |
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Because honestly I am scared because so many programs mention this and I have an attempt in my CK . |
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I also recommend to do a long term observership (at least 6 months) in IMG friendly hospital. Impress them, they may take you if they like you. Of course ace Step 3 also. |
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Yes , I am actually going to be working as a Research Volunteer in a University affiliated Hospital and am also doing Observerships . The Internal Medicine Program Director of the hospital where I did my Clerkship is willing to write me a strong letter of recommendation. I know a Program Director in another hospital who is willing to call a few places to help get interviews there. The only thing is I am keeping Step 3 on hold for now because I dont want to give it in a rush and fail it ( which is what happened with my step 2 ck ) just to have it on my CV . I'd rather have no step3 than a Step3 fail to add to my step2 ck attempt. How does my plan sound ? Any other advice ? |
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