HI bbb,
I need your help regarding a personal problem and hope that you will definitely help me out. I am a DISABLE medical graduate (IMG) preparing for USMLE step. I walk with the help of crutches and I have to live with them for the rest of my life. Before applying for USMLE I get some basic info about disability and residency and I was informed that US dont descrinimate ppl on disability basis plus there have been residents who are wheelchairs bound. That encouge me and I started my prep in the hope that I will have some chances of getting a postion.
My Q to you is if you came across two person one with disability and other normal during Residency interview , both have equal score and other formalities . which one will you prefer?
one more Q do you have a disable resident at your hospital?
please help me out I am in a great confusion
thanks
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| bbb
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I've had a resident with a club foot, a hearing disabled resident, and one with an artifical leg.
I am not going to answer your question exactly, because you know the answer to it - even if it isn't fair. It's not impossible, but it's not going to be easy. This is where you will have to sell yourself. And sell yourself hard.
Good luck
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bbb - trying to combine common sense and humour into realistic answers, but not going to guess on anyone's chances of getting into a position....
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| Aamir Malik
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Thanks you very much for your cooperation.
Having said that you had disable resident , encouage me alot. Its mean I have to get good score plus USCE and good lOR and I can get into residency.
By the way I am for INTERNAL MEDICINE residency and wants to be Gastroenterologist.
Any further advise what you would like to give me will be highlt appreciated
thanks you very much for your advises
take care
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