drhabib
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i am ecfmg cert and dont need visa... gave s3 to compensate on attempts in s1 and s2...
have 4 upcoming ivs... will i be asked? and if asked, how shoud i reply or what should i say? or how should i explain?
should i say: although i felt confident in my knowledge, and i did well in ccs part, but overall i wasnt that well-prepared, felt anxious, and was a little short of time during the exam; i will continue to work hard, thoroughly, and efficiently in improving my prep and correcting any weaknesses....
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| arlete
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Say: although I am not a good test taker, I am confident in my knowledge and sure I will be a great resident and contribute a lot to this program. For example: I ... (say something very strong about you, like good team work, good interaction with patients, calm and efficient under pressure, quick learner, etc). Don't try to talk a lot and explain a lot about negatives, you may end up saying things they don't like. Turn the talk rapidly into positive things. You are selling yourself. Just don't lie.
Make a list of all your positives, as a doctor and as a person, and read before the interview, so they are fresh and will boost your confidence. Call your mother or a best friend if you need help with it. 
Good luck!
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| medocuk
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Excellent advice Arlete. thanks. Helps me too.
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| drhabib
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Hi arlete, thats great advice... thank you.. i will make a list of all positives...and convey them positively and confidently... pls tell me more...any other info you can share or advise... are you or have you been in similar shoes or speakn from experience or know someone?... how did it help?
thanks... 
and how did it help you medocuk?...
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| arlete
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drhabib:
Very seldom in my life (that includes my love life) I was people's first options. But I was always the best, they ended up learning and saying. I learned to be humble and patient and trust and bet on myself . If a door is not opened, I'll kick it! And clean the mess afterwards.
In my home country, I didn't go through the official pathway to get where I wanted (cardiology) because I was so in love with it, that I didn't want to learn anything else doing Internal Medicine. After one year in cardiology training, in a not so good hospital, the best cardiology hospital in the country CREATED a training position for me and another guy to be in. After one year, they wanted to hire me (which I declined to, for personal reasons, but was happy there for good three years). I passed the cardiology board with flying colors, voilá, I was a cardiologist with a wonderful cv!
My situation now? It's been 7 years since the last time I prescribed somebody a drug and signed as a physician. The result? A solid marriage, three very polite kids with no cavities and a better than average quality of life.
The odds I will get into a residency program with this huge gap? Not very good. Do I believe God is going to let my talent and experience as a doctor be wasted, just like that? Nah... Something is gonna happen. Something good.  I am doing my part. Studying a lot. Trusting myself. And trying to empower other people with my beliefs.
At the end of the day, all we want is to make a difference in people's lives, as doctors, as friends, however we can, right?
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| medocuk
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I am completely rooting for your Arlete. this is just what I needed to read. Thanks you just made my day.
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| mytime
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ARLETE u rock!!!!!!!! But like ppl say there's always someone special for everyone, u just got to find them Same for this, Always a residency program for everyone, U'll find it!!!!!! MEDOC I hope u heard! HUGS n love guys, ALL THE VERY BEST!!!!!
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| paheli
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arlete, you are very articulate. i really like the way you put things in perspective.
and, believe it or not, you've just helped this residency hopeful with her step 1.
thank you.
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| arlete
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Thank you, guys.
I just love this place where people can relate to almost everything I say. I've seen so many wonderful things happening to so many people, it's a matter of looking in that direction, not the opposite. Failure is part of life, but so it's victory. Any person who finishes medical school is a winner in my opinion.
Cheers!
Edited by arlete on 12/17/07 - 02:13 PM
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| ing
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arlete, you are awesome! I just love to read your post.
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| paheli
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Arlete Fan Club.
sign up here........single file please, no jostling, there's room for everyone.......
p.s. arlete, are you applying next year?
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| arlete
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Yes.
Maybe I'll meet one of you!
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| paheli
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it'll be great to have someone like you around when match 2009 starts.
thank you.
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| arlete
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Oh, yes, you'll have me. And we'll have a lot to celebrate - good excuse to have a glass of Arbor Mist.
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| gingko
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good god man..the program that gets u would be lucky..
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