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felkhider
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10/06/07 - 04:13 PM

Hi everyone,
Been a silent observer for a long while, and now I reckoned I'd throw my 2 cents in. This post is for those who think they would, or have already applied to the match with incomplete USMLE results, i.e. missing step 1 or step 2 results. I know of someone who applied to about 60 progs, with step 1 scores of 87, 2 IVs so far. What about you?

jazmil
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10/06/07 - 04:23 PM

What are the rest of his creds? USCE, LORs, etc. Its not all about scores.

dementeddoc
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10/07/07 - 04:32 PM

hello, applied with step 1 and 2 scores 89 with an average profile. Got one interview call.

felkhider
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10/08/07 - 01:47 PM

Rest of credentials are fresh grad, no USCE or LoRs, GC holder.
Never lose hope! lol

crackpot
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10/08/07 - 02:42 PM

hi all!
i wonder how the system is workin!
i have 99 in both s1 and s2 cs result awaited,ongoin obs(which though i haven mentioned in my caf) here and still have no calls!is it doomsday for me?
people with scores in 80's and no usce are gettin calls.......at least have 2 to go!
don understand
can anyone explain?
shaking head

medocuk
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10/08/07 - 03:02 PM

They look at the whole package. do you have any rejects. may be u shud call them and ask them why inspite of stellar performance u aren't being considered. And please pray and be proactive. talk to ppl do your research well. U shud get some place. Good luck. Keep us posted.

rain-maine
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10/08/07 - 04:43 PM

90/ste p2CK in nov/CS in dec/ 1994grad/many years US research exp/full time work position/ need visa
1IV within 4 days of applying.Hope that reassures someone out there. Never give up!

mann81
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Topics: 16
Posts: 150

10/10/07 - 12:09 AM

Im seeing a trend develop over the past month and a half. People with Green Cards/EAD and people with Research exp r getting interviews even with Results pending...whereas people wth High scores are still waiting for Interviews to come in.....Really have no idea how the whole process is moving rolling eyes

medocuk
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10/10/07 - 03:20 AM

well I know for a fact visa status is far more essential than scores in the long run.The residency programme does not need to spend money or energy over you visa and hence you could be a better applicant. I was told that even if I had bad scores but a suitable visa status I would be happily considered.

crackpot
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10/10/07 - 01:27 PM

#10

hey mph!
i was in no way questioning anyones capability
just that i am tense that i have no (not even 1)iv till now!
and i don anyone passing remarks about wat a 99 means.........leave it for the p.d's
shaking head

mph
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10/10/07 - 03:34 PM

#11

crackpot wrote:
hey mph!
i was in no way questioning anyones capability
just that i am tense that i have no (not even 1)iv till now!
and i don anyone passing remarks about wat a 99 means.........leave it for the p.d's
shaking head

I understand how u feel, friend. It's a tense time for everybody. Just relax and wait. Ur credential ll definitely earn u a spot in IM. It's not time yet. Anxiety sometimes forces people moving into regretful directions. In case u wanna talk, always PM me. nod

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