Dear friends,
I was asked by the forum staff to share my experience,
So here's my short story
I am an IMG, 7 years since graduation. Step1 92, Step2 99, CS first attempt.
Back in my country there's nothing special in my CV.
But when I came here in US I spent 14 months after doing my USMLE doing the following;
I applied to neurology only, applied to 54 programs.
5 of those 23 interviews are completely IMG non-friendly programs (the message here is that you should apply everywhere and don't listen to MatchAResident!)
I spent lots money for accomodations and transportation and I was away from my family for most of the time but I know I feel the pay back
Bottom line, connections connections connections + descent scores and you'll get it even if you are old IMG grad.
Wish me luck in my interviews
I was asked by the forum staff to share my experience,
So here's my short story
I am an IMG, 7 years since graduation. Step1 92, Step2 99, CS first attempt.
Back in my country there's nothing special in my CV.
But when I came here in US I spent 14 months after doing my USMLE doing the following;
- Observership in Houston 6 months
- Research in Cleveland 3 months
- Externship in Boston 2 months
- Externship in Oklahoma 3 months
I applied to neurology only, applied to 54 programs.
5 of those 23 interviews are completely IMG non-friendly programs (the message here is that you should apply everywhere and don't listen to MatchAResident!)
I spent lots money for accomodations and transportation and I was away from my family for most of the time but I know I feel the pay back
Bottom line, connections connections connections + descent scores and you'll get it even if you are old IMG grad.
Wish me luck in my interviews