arizona_wave
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Hey sprint .....hang in there
I know it is frustrating. I know there are lot of obstacles for the final destination. I totally understand and I am going through the same being an IMG myself . I am sure many of us are in the same boat.
But when I am cool I can also appreciate the opportunity this country provides for Img's to be a part of the system and reach the higher strata of society, which even few natives have the chance to reach.
so hangin there and lets stay positive
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| ujaala
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Dear Sprint, I understand! I also recieve 2 rejections so far today and my creds r same as urs... 99/95/CSA cleared /need visa....
I was also feeling frustrated that I wasted so much money in applying in IM , when I knew (from last yr ppl's exp) that I dont stand much of a chance having no GC , no USCE and out of med school for 3 yrs....anyways ,,,but I am feeling a little better now...u see, ups and downs come in every1's life....just pray ...may b 2m u will get lucky and get IVs in ur inbox instead of rejections
I still beleieve that rejections r better than bitter silence ,, atleast we dont keep false hopes,,, also , i guess the programs tht rejected u have rejected alot of other ppl as well...so may b those were the ones that we shouldnt hv applied to as IMGs anyway ( i mean they might not be IMG friendly)
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| fido
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hey guys ! I'm in the same boat..feeling sick when i look at all the rejections in my mailbox..99/99/pass/and i dont need visa 
Shud I start calling progs that havent responded..ones that havent sent rejects? or is it too early?
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| ujaala
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and dont say am i out of this match coz of one day's bad luck! i m seeing symptoms of depression....log out n forget abt the match! go out n have fun with ur family(thts wht i am planning to do!)
and arizona wave,, i liked ur signature so i made mine like urs ,,,dont mind!
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| wamba
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Too early people. Dont get gastric ulcers. The serious programs have not started yet sending IVs. Relax...
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| Guptashutosh
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wel wamba even FUNNY programmes had not invited me for IVs ....... so wat do u think i shd expect from SERIOUS programs   
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| Guptashutosh
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JUST TRYING TO RELAX MYSELF AND MY FRIEND WITH THESE JOKES , HOPE THIS HELPS A LITTLE IN THIS HARD TIME....... good luck to all
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| sprint123
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Thank you so much guys for your replies....I am trying my level best to keep me cool. Initially, I was very enthusiastic in checking my e-mail hourly ..Nowadays, I am into the position like -"Anyway, I am going to see one or two rejection---Why should I waste my time in seeing those"...One thing is for sure----I will definitely say future USMLE test takers that GETTING GOOD SCORES IN STEPS DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU ARE THROUGH-----i AM SORRY DUDE , IT IS ONLY 50% DONE.
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| robin082006
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Add me too
92/92/pass/83/GC/ postgraduate training in IM/ Master of Social Science
lots pf rejections
2 IVs
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| prader-willi
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sprint..
I am sure you have applied to many many progs....
its but natural that u r gonna get a few rejections...u cant get calls from all places dat u applied!!! jus that 2 came on 1 day....i also got 2 y'day... was feelin down jus like you....i also went unmatched last year...so u can imagine my frame of mind!!! talked to a few close ppl that matter a lot to me....feelin much better now.....my advice...talk it out...to mom/pop/sis/gf/bf/pet dog/cat...anyone u feel comfy with.....will prepare you for the next day!!!
also.....read my tagline....told to me by a doc i know in the usa......had to face sooo much in life to reach where he has reached today...all this pales in comparison...
good luck.....do lemme know whether u felt better with this...
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| RX 135
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i want all u guys match this year..cause next year is for me and seein u guys scores i dont want problems next match..
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| sprint123
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Thanks prader willi---Now I am like ---"No problem with rejections" Since I am used to it-----I think I should worry only if I get a call .......Today also a rejection!
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Nice to see so much support
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| prader-willi
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no problem...glad to help....
gd luck
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| sprint123
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Biggest joke is today I got rejection from University of south dakota who conducted phone interview yesterday!!! Why did they select me for a phone interview? They could have said that directly---Giving false hopes?
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| honeysuckle
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it is an emotional rollercoaster ride. I am going through the same thing as you. let's just pray and hope for the best. God did say, "For I Know The Plans I have for You..."
That's what I hold on to. But, yes, it is incredibly frustrating...I have had m own meltdown as well, but cry it of and you'll be better again : ) good luck to us all!
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| yoga
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what specialties/programs r u applying 2 ?
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| sprint123
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I am interested only in IM.....Maybe I should have applied to other programs too. I think this match is getting tougher and ONLY good scores are NOT enough. When I had a phone interview, once I said that I have NO USCE, they finished the interview at once abruptly. The next day,i received an e-mail satting that your application as reviewed again and you are NOT eligible for an interview.
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| robin082006
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Wait for 2 more weeks, Sprint123
most IV calls will be in the next 2 weeks.
Good luck
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| sarika
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I feel like we are all running blindly. 2 yrs ago, we were all worried about usmle tests, how to pass and score well. Great anxiety over if the test will be easy or hard, will i be able to finish it in time. Then we waited anxiously for the results. After that, we ran after people to give us some USCE and USLOR. We were worried and anxious what will happen tomorrow, the first day at observership/externship. As Aug was approaching, we were all worried again how to ask for LOR then waited anxiously what was written in LOR. Then came writing Personal statement which was crazy atleast for me because i had to write 4 different types. After applying, i constantly worried about my clinical gap thinking why would they call me.
Then the calls came and now i am worried about traveling and scheduling ivs such that i would be done in least possible time. There is another worry that i'm trying to block for the time being is my interviewing skills. This will be my first job interview ever and stakes are too high. Then I will wait anxiously about the match day.
After that we will worry about how the internship will go, will i be able to take care of patients well enough, will i pass my internal evaluations. Then there will be boards after which Practice during which we will be going thru daily anxiety and stress. Being responsible for alot of people cant be a walk in the park.
So basically this will NEVER END. I think this anxiety and stress will be every where in every other profession unless we stop going out of the house and do anything.
I dont know about others but now i am working on leaving things alone. Worry only when its necessary and when something can be done and needs to be done about it. If there is nothing i can do i will just move on from that thought.
So guys just start preparing for interviews because thats the task at hand. You may not have recieved an IV now but by NOV you will have alot.
Goodluck!
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| veens
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@ Sarika
I love the way you have put everything together....True, we are all passing through a phase and lets hope for the best 
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| puchpal
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slight disagreement sarika,
but i leave the discussion for a further time..
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| decide
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Since this is a very important next step in our carrier, everything associated with it brings up some anxiety. I dont remember being this anxious while I was still in MBBS and hopefully wont be so once I get into a decent residency.
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| sprint123
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i agree totally with sarika---I felt the same right From my Internship--Series of exams---GRE/TOEFL/MPH application/VISA interview/STEP 1/CS/STEP2/MPH degree...and now MATCH.....Thougha t times it is frustrating it was really interesting...As sarika said we must live with it and enjoy it...These anxiousnes, stress will NEVER stop----I think it might be the same when we (Sorry I ) search for bride too...But that is after getting into residency
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