md2besoon
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Ok guys, I am the oldest member of prep4usmle. Some of you remember “The Biggest Looser of 2006 Match” contests from last year. I was a winner. This year I sent 108 applications and as of today I received 22 rejections.
Yesterday I got prematch in FP.
Never give-up guys. I am an old graduate, out of practice for few years, with low scores and multiple attempts. If I got residency position, all of you will get, sooner or later. It was a pleasure to be a part of this forum.
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| manvik
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Congrats md........! Your patience paid off...we all get what we deserve!
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| catmd04
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congratulations, I read your posts last year 
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| vancomycin
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wow
u r going to be md soon now
u must be feeling gr8
can u give us any ideas abt how to improve chances for match
congratulations again
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| an
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Congratulations, and thanks for that great thread u started last yr..
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| skdoc
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Hi md2besoon,
Congrats on getting close to your dreams.
I am very happy for you.
I am happy that you lost "The biggest loser of this year match"
GL
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| preethikallu
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Hi md2besoon,
congrats, can u please tell me how to ask for an prematch during an interview and after interview how soon did u get the offer i mean is it the same day r few days after that
sorry for the stupid question
thank u,good luck in ur residency
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| tasneembanu
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Congrats md2besoon,good luck for ur residency,even i have a doubt ab;t how do we get pre-match,is it on the same day of the interview itself,will we have time to decide.
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| doc_droc_apurva
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hey md..
remem i was joint winner last time
many congrats brother. am so happy for u. words are not what i can exactly describe my feelings for u. but with a pure heart i wish u the best for ur future
and thanx for defaulting on this yrs competition. the prize is gonna b all mine
apurva
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| laptop
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Md2bsoon
congrats bro (i am not sure if you are bro or sis of bros but i will go with my gut feeling).
Very happy for you .Please dont forget to do some charity work for the people of love island .Your further presence on this forum will be appreciated by all.We are emotional people and we dont want to let go of you from this forum
May the time ahead pave the way to glory ,success and happiness for you .
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| spebeeto
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congrats, md2bsoon!
i wish you all the best for your future -- you deserve it!
relax and have a beer tonight.... and tomorrow.... and enjoy the feeling that YOU HAVE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Cordmd
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Congrats!!
Please check your PM - thanks!
Edited by Cordmd on 11/10/06 - 03:36 PM
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| tolito
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congratulations
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| LifeInTheFastLane
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nice to hear your success story md2bsoon..i remember reading that entire marathon thread some time back...keep up your never-say-die attitude!
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| preethikallu
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Hi md2besoon,
congrats, can u please tell me how to ask for an prematch during an interview and after interview how soon did u get the offer i mean is it the same day r few days after that
sorry for the stupid question
thank u,good luck in ur residency
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| retail
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Wonderful, congratulations
i had just heard of 3 rejections[for myself] then i chanced on yr news and smiled
i am very happy for u
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| blizkonebe
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congrats buddy...
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| Cordmd
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His experience gives me hope...
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| Not my strength
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Hello Everyone,
I need help. Let me explain my situation:
Graduated 1992
Failed step 1 1996
Passed step 2-77, 1996
Did public health residency in home country
Took step 1 May 2007-84
step 2 CS june 2007-passed
step 2 CK July 2007-87
No USCE
3 US LORs
Presently top research position in the US
About 11 publications, many oral presentations
Previous WHO grant
Applying for Internal medicine residency, what are my chances? Please advise.
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| zrf80
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Sheesh. Had to dig deep into the archives to pull this one out, huh ? Personally, I think you have great credentials. What REAL program directors should see is that you have been ACTIVE in the medical community since graduation. Im sure you'll get a great spot in Internal Medicine. Just keep the dream alive, and apply to as many places as your wallet/purse can afford. Good luck.
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| cadp
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If we say don't apply because you have no chances, will you listen? Of course not, so go ahead. You are definitely not their typical applicant, so the first measure to address this is to apply to as many programs as possible (and read their criteria and be selective). I personally believe that there is a chance for those whose CVs between graduation and present time are full with things, not necessarily clinical.
Caveat! This comes from not-your-typical applicant as well. My brilliant profile: graduated 1991 (beat you!), internship, residency, practice in Family Medicine until 2001. MPH in USA, did research in cancer prevention and control since 2001, CDC, NIH grants. Step 1 211/87 second attempt, Step 2 will take in a month, CS waiting. To energize my life a little, I am going to apply this season. In addition to my "I have nothing to lose" phylosohpy, I also have some -shall I say- signals from a couple of programs that they would at least open my application even if their screen would not otherwise let me in.
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| kingsofke
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My heartiest congratulations to you.
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| doczn
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Hat off to "Cadp" and "Not my strength"! We are in same boat. Your spirits realy inspire me!
My profile
Oldies in early 1990's.
Step1 90 (2 att), Step2CK 86, CS passed.
>5 years clinical experience in home country
>5 years medical research experience in America
>5 first auther paper in high impact journals
Some America nationwide awards.
3 LORs from American doctors.
I agree with "Cadp" that if the program does not tightly close door to me with thread of graduation year and score cutoff, I'll go for it.
Best luck to all of us! Let's keep each other posted!
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| cadp
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Let then this be our thread. Or maybe we should rename it "incurrable optimism".
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| doczn
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