drhouston
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Hi everyone
I am a img from India. Presently I am on L-2 visa ( with my husband who is on L1 visa) and have a valid work permit for 2 years and I think i will be able to get it extended later. I have started preparing for usmle-part 1 and am planning to pass part 1, CS2 and CK2 by July, 2006 (if things work out as i have hoped) so I would be able to apply for the 2007 match. I have also got job recently as an ultrasound tech. Please guide me if it is possible to get residency on this visa with a work permit. And do i need to pass all the three steps before i can be accepted for residency ( as i beleived that we need to pass the part1 and 2 only to be able to apply and be accepted for residency). Also, will this experience as ultrasound tech be helpful when i apply for residency. I will greatly appreciate if anyone can guide me on this matter
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| anatolyk
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1. Yes you can start your residency having a valid unrestricted work permit. Just make sure you can extend it timely.
2. You have to have a valid ECFMG certificate as of residency start date. ECFMG certification requires Step 1, Step 2CK and Step 2CS. You will need Step 3 for your permanent license after you complete 3 years of residency(requirements in most states)
3. Any hospital experience counts. On top of that you may get some US LORs out of this job.
Good luck!
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| drhouston
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Thanks a lot. this was really helpful.
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