"tamriko" wrote:
I am an IMG from Europe. At this time, I am "working" in Bermuda hospital as an observer. It's really hard to get any kind of medical job here. I am just wondering how working as an observer will help me to get into a residency in the USA or if it help me at all? I am going to take my first usmle exam in Jenuary and i would like to apply for the 2005 mutch. Any answer would be helpfull, thanks.
Well, an observership would show interest in the US medical system - BUT IT'S NOT MANDATORY! IMG's get hired every year through the match and prematch who never have worked in the US sytem before.
Good luck!
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| tamriko
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Thanks a lot for your reply. It was really helpfull.
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| tamriko
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One more question sorry, will the letter from a doctor, whom i'm working with, be usefull as a LOR? This doctor works for one of the Boston medical center as well.
Many thanks again in advance.
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Sure a letter from a US doctor will help!
Good luck
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THANKS.
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I am an IMG, scored 89/220 step2,hoping for higher in step1.My dilemma is I don't have US clinical experience.I want to ask the house how to approach this area. Whom to contact and for what capacity eg extenship/observership/research assistantship?
And if it is essential to have this experience in order to get into residency program in IM?
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No, having US experience is not essential for all IM programs. Some may require it, some won't.
Whom to contact and for what capacity eg extenship/observership/research assistantship?
It's contacting each program and asking if they have internship or externship positions. It's a PITA, but there is no central spot for this information.
Good luck
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bbb..
i searched many websites but i couldnt find how to apply for research assistance ship.it is not listed anywhere.please help me.
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bbb tell me how to apply for research assistance ship
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"uli23" wrote:
bbb tell me how to apply for research assistance ship
No clue as I don't work with the research persons. It might just be through a hospitals research dept. Looking for physicians who are looking for volunteer assistance, etc......
Good luck!!
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