bbb
IM Program Coordinator
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Call and ask the programs that are near your residence if they offer observership or externship.
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| awsab
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thank u bbb!i have cleared my step 1.but have to do ck and cs.i want to know what is the best time for externship?if i'm given an option b/w observership and externship,which one is better?i'm aiming for 2007 match,when should i complete my steps,i mean when does application for next year match start processing?
thank u for ur help.
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| bbb
IM Program Coordinator
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If you want the best chances for 2007 match, then you need to have all your steps completed and be ECFMG certified by August/September 2006. Then the program knows that you will be ready to start.
Externship is better because you will actually have hands on experience.
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| awsab
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Thank u so much BBB.
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| KAREM
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Hi all, i am keen to do an observership.I have passed my USMLE steps 1&2,answered my step2cs in december and waiting for the result.Is it possible to get into an observership without being ECFMG certified.I came to the US on visitor's visa and i want to make my short stay here worthwhile.
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| waqastariq
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yes it is possible.. you can enter into one 
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| ricketyrikshaw
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ok it may seem like a dumb question but i'll ask anyway what's an externship and observership??
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