I will graduate in december 2014. Already done step 1, 2 CK and CS. Will I be able to to apply for residency in september 2014 or do I have to wait until September 2015 since I will not have my actual diploma until Jan 2015? I know it sound a bit strange but thats the situation i am in now :)...

I'm IMG, Graduated 2006, ECFMG Certified Step 1 (233 2nd attempted) Step 2 (230 2nd attempted ) CS pass 1st attempted, doing step 3. I Have 8 Months observership in CV surgery with 2 letters from 2 chessman's, 10 Months externship General surgery, 2 years and half in general surgery research...

Hi All I need some insights in my schedule for the 2015 match, can someone pelase help I'm planning for the 2015 match, below is my schedule and i can only start the observerships by april 2014, it seems very tight and to get three LOR's i have to be doing 3 observerships till august end...

Hi! I'm a 2012 grad and I just took our local Licensure exam and am now decided to take the MLE before taking up residency here in my country. Recently, I've been speaking with a few classmates of mine (also taking the MLE) which has led me to be confused about my proposed timeline. Here's my...

I read somewhere that from 2015 onwards, IMG students will not be offered residency in US. Is it true?

Dear usmle forums friends, I wish everything is going well. I am an IMG without visa, I am planning to apply for the IM 2015 match, as I am almost done with Step 1,2 CS/CK, I will have time next year to take Step 3 before september 15th. Is it a good idea to take Step 3 before applying? Am I...

Hi everyone! I just want an honest input from everyone out there in the race for residency and also the administrators of this wonderful forum. I am from India. Just passed my final year. Will start the compulsory internship in 2014 april, will graduate in 2015. I will apply for residency in...

Hello guys, Recently I have been very much frustrated after I heard the news or report from some blog that there wont be anymore IMG after 2015. Because the number of US grads will be more than the residency slots by 2015 or 2016. Well my whole plan was taking USMLE. I'm going to take my exams...

Hi,guys I am planning to get into 2015 residency and i have not started anything yet coz of some personal problems (YOG 2009)...can anyone jus help me bout how to go bout my steps (probable scheduling of dates and usce)...can anyone jus help me out...thank you in advance....:)

hi everyone...how is it going...I want to ask something...Can I be ready for MATCH 2015 if I haven't done any of the exams yet...I want to do usmle step 1,step 2 ck and cs next year...is it possible..I want to do some clinical work too,because I need some letters of recommendation... I want some...

Hi , I am going to take Step 1 in Oct 30 and I want to apply for residency next year. So, residency for the 2015 Match. I am a little worried that I wont have enough time to catch the august deadline. Is there anybody who is in the same boat as I am / were? Could you share your plan /...

what is this fuss about 2015 doom?? is it the harsh reality....i asked some of my seniors and according to them this will hardly be an issue for match. please guide me....i am in final yr nw...thinking of giving upp on MLE..!!:toosad:

So this is long and I need an honest My husband is applying this year for 2014 match. His scores include 221/208 however 3 weeks ago we learned he failed his CS. the earliest date we could find is January. Other then this, he has USCE in psychiatry, anesthesia, and in medicine. He also has an...

Hello guys, Im an IMG from India. Doing Internship. By when do I need my internship completed if I have to match in 2015?

I migrated to USA in may, well it took time for me to get settled here, now i am studying for step one. i spend my time on study only, no works. i am going through video and books and question... what i am trying to know is when is the best time i can schedule my exam to sit in 2015 match...

I'm wondering about this bill? Did congress pass it ? I'm planning for match 2017 but I keep seeing posts like "no more IMG in future " another "more IMG in 2017 " so what's the deal ?! (searched in net but can't find anything)...

I am an IMG graduated in june 2013. I have done some research and a clinical elective to add weightage for USCE. I am currently preparing for step 1 and plan to take it in January. My question is I have heard about the residency match getting tougher from 2015 I have gone across forums and...

Got my score on wednesday! I was aiming for a 240+ but I missed 4 questions on the exam my accident (dammit!).. Is this good enough for IM?:toosad:

what does it mean.."2015 is going to be a watershed" ? How true is it guys?

Hello everyone, I am a fresh graduate from LUMHS, Pakistan and also new to the world of usmle. I am getting very discouraged by reading articles that after 2015 it will become very competitive for img to get im or paeds and even family medicine as US seats will increase :(( I am planning to...