lookin4residency
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hi, i read this forum alot, and had a few questions. i went to med school in the carribean. passed step 1 on second chance. passed step 2 on seventh chance, and passed the csa on first attempt. i am ecfmg certified. the reason it took so many attempts was i did not know i had a medical condition(low testosterone), which was affecting my memory and concentration. when it was finally diagnosed, i passed the step 2ck and graduated. i did all my clinical rotations in the usa. and honored them all. have three great letters of recommendations. what are good programs i should apply to? family practice? internal med? is anesthesia too much of a long shot? step one and two scores were in the 70's when passed. will program directors understand my situation? any advice would be greatly appreciated . thanks again
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| bbb
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Make certain you address the medical condition and attempts in your personal statement.
Good luck
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| nisha
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I would say still aim for your passion, apply to a residency you want, and really think you'll be able to get into. Your LOR's and USCE, and visa status should help u along your way despite everything else. G/L
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| lookin4residency
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thanks all
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| doc_droc_apurva
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apply in states which do not have cap on number of attempts or u cud run in with licensing probs in future. or be ready to petition as a special case. i really dont know. but i wud defin be careful while applying..
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| docmle
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by the way wat is this licencing problem.......i have a attempt on csa.....please clear this doubt appoorva
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| doc_droc_apurva
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some states have a limit to the number of attempts. 1 is not a prob usually. but >3 usually is. u need to get a trainee / provisional license during license from the state or something. im not very sure. sure bbb and katzung will elab..
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| bbb
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All the states have different rules, etc. I would only know for my state - not others.
Sorry.
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