gollum05
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Hi everybody who is planning to apply this year for the 2007 match! Please join forces to help each other out and provide support during the application season. I know I am starting a bit early, but I am already getting worked up over the application. Anybody in the same boat?
gollum
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| chemamr
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is gollum related to lord of the rings or is that really your name?
i'm in the same boat, planning to apply to next match.
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| catmd04
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Hi,
Good idea.
I'm in the same boat.
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| pete31
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i am in so any ideas gollum may have it would be appreciate it
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| msashraf
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include me in the group as well. and best of luck to all of u.
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| friscan2b
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Hey there,
I'm in, too!
Best of luck to all of us!
A.
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| gollum05
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hi, its encouraging to know so many ppl in the same boat already! Right now, i am going thro the application criteria of different hospitals. Its wierd that so many colleges ask for US clinical experience of 1 year for IMGs. Now, how can one possibly get that. I think all this hospital search work only gets me more nervous. I hope that all of us make it thro to resi this year! good luck guys, please keep posting, thnks,
gollum(yes thats a character from lord of the rings chemamr)
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| new2usmle
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ello,
i ll be applying for 2007 also.
good luck to all.
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| chemamr
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yes, i really don't understand how they ask for 1 year of real USCE, that would be a residency and you are applying to get into that.  It's not very logical to me.
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| chivasregal
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programs which ask for one year of US clinical experience..they do so coz its their nice way of saying that you r not welcome here
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| doctor81
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yes
that is the way to shunt imgs out
then visas is another one
these will be a waste of money &time if one applies to
we have lot to learn
i am too in for 2007
but yet to complete my steps so will join u guys in august
can't think of anything else at this time
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| gd11
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passed all exams (except S3 that I am planning to take during residency) and in the same boat with you guys. Getting ready for the match of 2007. I should really look into creating a strong personal statement.
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| diyamirzah
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I AM WITH YOU GUYS, BUT HAVE TO PASS CS .WILL JOIN YOU IN JULY.
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| sachida
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I am planning for it but still have to finish step 2. I will keep monitoring and contribute if i can.
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| doc_droc_apurva
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1yr of usce means that if ur a prior pgy1 in a place like a small comm and u want to leave somehow or the other and are ready to repeat the intern year - then ur welcome also there are many imgs from carribean who have done all their rotations in usa and are imgs only in name due to the first 2yrs spent outside. yes but overall its like saying dogs and ordinary imgs arent allowed
get ready for the highway to hell my wishes are with us
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| gollum05
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nice to know so many people joining the group. Good luck to all those who have their exams coming up. doc_apurva, thanks for that info. I didn't know that.
One thing I am learning is that we have to be ready for a lot of disappointments heading our way, but must keep positive and keep moving on. There is light at the end of the tunnel and we can support each other until we reach there!
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| pete31
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so right gollum,rejections and dissapointments will be in our way but we have to remain confident in finding the right spot for us...i think a strong PS will help a lot...any ideas you guys?
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| chemamr
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this is cool, we are now a good group of IMGs trying to get a spot in USA. I like that. We have to support each other.
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| icycool
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hi i am glad u started this support group.
will get active in august after step 2ck
power to us all!!
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| sachida
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I just want to share something to all IMGs that I learned from well-established pediatrician in a reputable academic institute. He did his medical school in Nigeria and runs pediatric program at present. I went to talk to him for clinical research project and he started talking to me about my future plans and stuff. He told me outright that IMGs should not be afraid of matching to not so no known places. It happened to himself even 15-20 yrs back when competition was not that stiff. He told me IMGs should focus on fellowships at the best possible institutes. Its a good way to compensate for your not so known hospital residency. You cant argue with someone who himself has lived it. So all you guys, not be ashamed of your efforts and status, we all will work harder and bring the parity, progress and prosperity
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| srbutros
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I have been reading lots of threads around and I have seen lots of posts saying 'there are very few IMG's' or 'unfortunately there is a 50/50 rate'. What's wrong with these people? They are pointing to the issue like it is a great disadvantage. Some programs seem to see it as a matter of reputation. Some even interview all the FMGs on a seperate day so that the AMGs wont underrank the program.
The way I see it, we are damn better then them. Starting off a new life in a totally different country is a huge accomplishment from the beginning. I am a little frustrated at the moment so I am a little emotional while writing this but the situation seems so unfare, it disturbs me...
I have seen AMG residents in reputable institutions not even knowing why LP would be contraindicated in a patient with raised ICP...
Anyways goodluck to everyone of you, especially to those stellar FMG applicants that score 20 points more on average compared to them.
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| blizkonebe
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hiya, i am in...i am applying in the fall...so waht can i do to help...i am going for medicine...
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| gollum05
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hey pete, for the personal statement, best thing to do is to write one yourself as it is best if its personalized! i was wondering if to get it professionally done, but i dont think it will improve anything but grammar and of course its too expensive!
i am currently researching on visa status of hospitals,i need h1 which is a major drawback i guess. but i don't want to spread any negativity to anyone, lets keep positive through the season, will save the tears for later, its too early to lose hope. may God sail us thro the winds n storms.
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| gollum05
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does anybody know of CME requirements for the state of Illinois? do we have to do that before application?
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| drk1980
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Hi all of you, iam not sure if iam in for this years Match or not(a long long way to certification yet)....but i shall definitely be following this post closely........Good luck to us all!! Hope this year sees a lot of happy smiling faces.....:o)
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