bwaliamd
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I applied for this years match and did not match to a PGY 1 or advanced position
I applied for Anesthesiology, a few Prelim Medicine, and Transitional Year.
I received only two interviews (1 in Anesthesia and 1 Transitional).
Here are my credentials:
Graduated from Med School January 2007
Passed USMLEs on first attempt - 79/78/Pass
Require H1 or J1 visa (I am Canadian)
2 Years of USCE
Very good US LORs from Attendings I have worked with
ECFMG Certified
I am also taking USMLE Step 3 next month
Interview skills are great
I am fluent in 8 different languages
I called the PD of the Transitional program that I interviewed at after finding out the match result and he was quite surprised I did not match. He told me that he ranked me and that I left a really good impression on faculty after my interview. He urged me to apply again to his program next year.
Anyhow, I am no longer considering a career in Anesthesiology (I dont know what I was thinking with my credentials!!!)
I will be applying to FP and IM positions for 2008. Based on the aforementioned credentials, is it possible for me to match in to an IM or FP residency. Your opinion is valued. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Edited by Aashi on 05/11/07 - 10:39 AM
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| bwaliamd
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Come on people - just a quick reply is all I ask for.
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| CocaCola
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you're a fresh graduate... you are canadian (practically american)... you are marketable...
apply smart and you will match...
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| bwaliamd
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Thank you so much CocaCola!
Practically American?....HAHAHA - Sooo true although most Canadians will never admit it! I appreciate your advice.
Thanks again
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| ram3
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you said you are fluent in eight languages are you serious
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| bwaliamd
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Yes - Im currently learning a ninth (Swahili) but Im not fluent yet.
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| blizkonebe
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habari yako....
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| zeeec2000
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Why you do not try Newfoundland ?? I am also FMG Canadaian PR and try to get some information about NF family medicine residency training
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