samsung
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Dear Friends,
I have my step 1 score..just 208/85...
I am much depressed. It's really low and i know most residency prg. rely on ONLY step 1 scores and not on Step 2 in Match process..
I apprciate if you will advise a little about what should I do now and frankly let me know prospects for Internal medicine prg.? I think it's now impossible for me to get into IM in north-east region? What factors prg. directors consider for IM progarms?
Please reply (plz be frank and say whole truth and no consolations) and thankful to me.
sam
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| docmama
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Hey Samsung cool down...i am not so sure but i think that u may be only talking about University programs.. . There are many community hospitals and university AFFILIATED programs that are more lenient. UR score is good. Also i have heard that a lot of programs look to see if u have any U.S. clinical experience. Try to approach any doctors that u know to do an observership...all it is is just observing them...u cant touch the pt and u dont get any pay. But the time that u do will definately count towards getting into IM. If u know anyone that is a hospital nurse or a pharmacist, they may be willing to ask a doctor they know for u. I know many people that have approached docs that are not even known to them...but u get a better chance if u know someone. Good luck!
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| docmama
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Sorry my baby was crying so i had to finish fast...i forgot to tell u one more thing...after doing an observership, get a Letter of REcommendation from the person. U will gt a good chance. Many programs look for Step 2 also...so dont worry. Just sit tight and do ur part.
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| retroviridae
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your scores are fine. You will get something ... remember, you only need three years to get your license.
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| bbb
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Scores of 85 are nothing to be ashamed of - we hire people with scores such as yours every year!
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| shaman
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Hey,
Cheer up! 85 is not a bad score. Concentrate n taking step 2 now. Most programs will look at step 2 scores and clinical experience. Good luck!
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| samsung
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Thanks to all of you for gearing me up for step 2 ck:-)
Good luck and keep in touch
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