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GLACINTA
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03/30/04 - 12:08 PM

i AM AN OLD GRADUATE,PASSED IN 96'.DO I HAVE A CHANCE OF GETTING RESIDENCY.I HAVE YET TO TAKE USMLE
sad

astro
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04/05/04 - 02:21 PM

Jeez.. i hope so!...Im from 1995!

stemcell_baby
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05/25/04 - 05:09 PM

[-o< let's pray and keep on working hard. We are called to become Gods' instrument to touch and heal His people. Let's not give up. God knows the desires of our hearts and He does answer prayers. Study and work hard don't forget to pray. smiling face

God bless us all and good luck grin

Fernanda
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05/28/04 - 07:06 PM

I hope so too...I`m from 99.
Best wishes :P

smartdoctor
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06/05/04 - 04:42 AM

Hey guys, don't lose your hope. Never give up until u reach ur goal. I think in america people study without considering their age. I guess u guys are around 30 right. If that is the case I think you guys are still young to go into residency.
Please let me know if I am wrong.

Fernanda
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06/06/04 - 06:09 AM

"smartdoctor" wrote:
Hey guys, don't lose your hope. Never give up until u reach ur goal. I think in america people study without considering their age. I guess u guys are around 30 right. If that is the case I think you guys are still young to go into residency.
Please let me know if I am wrong.

Dear smartdoctor,
Thank you for the nice reply grin

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I`m 27...almost 30, right?!?
I hope I`m not too old. Can anyone tell me why is it bad to be an old graduate? I didn`t know it would be a problem :? .
Please, help me understand :| .

smartdoctor
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06/07/04 - 01:27 AM

Hi Fernanda, I think by old graduates they mean people who are out of college for a very long time and were not doing anything related to medical field.

As long as you get good scores and show some US hospital experience I guess 5yrs should not be that bad.

This is what I am thinking. I think usmle scores talk for you.
Most of all motivation and zeal to get into residency is important.

Anyway when are u taking ur steps.

Fernanda
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06/07/04 - 04:23 PM

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quote="smartdoctor"]Hi Fernanda, I think by old graduates they mean people who are out of college for a very long time and were not doing anything related to medical field.

I`ve finished medical school in 1999 but I`ve been working since than here in my country. Do you think this way it won`t be a problem being an old graduate?

As long as you get good scores and show some US hospital experience I guess 5yrs should not be that bad.
This is what I am thinking. I think usmle scores talk for you.
Most of all motivation and zeal to get into residency is important.

I`ve been a little disappointed since I`ve seen this problem with old graduates. That`s what is keeping me back... :cry:

Anyway when are u taking ur steps.

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I`m just getting started with my studies and hopping to find out that I`m not behind because of my age and graduation year.

Thank you for your words of wizdom smiling face

Keep in touch and best wishes,
Fernanda

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