arlete
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Dr_santamaria: try and have all the results and apply on September first, that increases the number of interviews. I think it's difficult (but not impossible) starting the process in March, though.
Edited by arlete on 03/12/08 - 04:17 PM
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| bolaji
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IMG 2004 Grad
Step I: 241
Step II: 244
CS: Pass
GC
No USCE
2.5 yrs research exp at good instititution (no pubs, 2 presentations)
Applying to ObGyn and Int Med 2009
Good Luck to everybody
Edited by bolaji on 04/23/08 - 10:06 AM
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| Dr_Santamaria
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Thanks Arlete, you are very nice
Yes, I know is difficult but I started studying on january , I'll take step 2 CK on May and step 1 on August.
The problem is that I can't do the step 2 CS exam until september... Do you think that is possible to apply on september and to get interviews only having the marks of step 1 and step 2 CK? And obviously to do the step 2 CS on september after I apply...
Thanks
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| arlete
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It is possible, and from what I've heard, step 2 CS is the only one that a few programs will wait for the result and call you for an interview anyway. But to play safe, whenever you can, check the site and try and reschedule the CS for sooner than that. Just try, sometimes it pays off to spend a few hours in front of the computer doing that (and studying at the same time, of course).
Good luck!
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| usmletopper2
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count me in
fmg
step 1-247/ck-april cs -july
no usce,need visa.will appply for im
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| truedoc
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count me in too
FMG
STEP 1 220/91
STEP 2 CK in may,CS in August
no Usce ,need visa
gonna be a long ride
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| izn
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count me in...my scores are not mentionable...but anyway
i just received my ecfmg certification...
late for match or post match i guess..(dont have much knowledge about how to apply....
anyway i am in for 2009 for the timebeing
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http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/69139/
Guys ......... Please read with patience.........I urge you to give a coherent and meaning ful response. after you guys match........please post your match journey experience with advice
The post I have made is a very rough one........It was just an emotional outburst...I shall try and refine it further. But my intention was to make people realize ground realities.
Please dont get mad at me............please give a coherent and meaningful reply
Good Luck
WR
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| zaf3000
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I need someone to elighten me on a matter. In this link
http://www.otol.uic.edu/residency/match.asp
It only states the requirement is Step1 without any mention to Step 2. Does that mean they only need step 1 to apply and possibly get accepted? In other words I don't need step 2 to match?
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| izn
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zaf3000 wrote:I need someone to elighten me on a matter. In this link http://www.otol.uic.edu/residency/match.asp It only states the requirement is Step1 without any mention to Step 2. Does that mean they only need step 1 to apply and possibly get accepted? In other words I don't need step 2 to match?
yes that is true tht you can apply just with step 1...you can do interviews..... but you should have your step 2 done and ecfmg certified before match...
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| zaf3000
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And the match results are around mid March right?
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| arlete
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Yes. If you don't get prematched, you have to wait untill March.
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| sadiq naveed
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artlete wht r ur credentials
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| RX 135
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step 1 99/238
step2 96/233
need visa
no re no pub,no usce
2008 grad,india
IM
Edited by RX 135 on 03/21/08 - 09:32 PM
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| GOGETA
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for us for next year
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=...
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| stony_meadow
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tanx, gogeta. i'm also in on 2009 match. cheerz every1!
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| treblechar
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count me in! IMG, 2005 graduate, internship for 1 year at home country, S1=89, S2CK=86, will be taking S2CS on may, planning on taking S3 on november. need visas, no USCE, no pubs
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| doc081
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count me in also. I did not matched for yr 2008 with cred of 98/95/pass 2nd attempt/step 3 to be taken/1 US Lor/need visa/ 1 year of grad.
I appreciate the spirit of beginner of this thread and inspiring all for being the member of this team
Do keep the thread updated with what you all are doing to improve your CV.
Thanks friends
doc081
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| arlete
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sadiq:
step 1 = 207/84
step 2 CK= 257/99 (second attempt)
step 2 CS = I'll learn next Wednesday, I think I passed.
GC
graduate in 1992
Board certified cardiologist in Brazil, specialty arrhythmias and pacemakers
16 publications, 2 book chapters (1 author and 1 co-author)
Gap in CV (as a doctor) of 7 years, but worked as an EKG technician at Cleveland Clinic Florida for 20 months somewhere in the middle. 3 amazing LORs from there (MDs). 1 month of observership there, too.
I'll apply to only 4 residencies here in the city I live in. God is going to help me if He wants me to help the Americans as a doctor, because my chances are very slim. I'm doing my part, let's see what He wants. 
Edited by arlete on 03/21/08 - 08:50 AM
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| toofar
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new 1 step 1 88 green card ck and cs in june / july .. can some body tell me how to find usce .. im img in us now but dont know how & where to ask for observeship or research
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| RX 135
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seein 2008 match creds..i am a toast..if u need visa 99/99 and no less...wer are the non 99er who matched (need visa)..
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| sadiq naveed
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@toofar
first u should decide whr r u going to stay in usa...than decide abt speciality
in which u r wishing to do obser or extern....make a cv and cover letter for applying...go to frieda.com...select the programme in speciality u wnaa apply and also state whr u will b applying..it will give u information regarding programme..thr will be email adress of programme..mail them...mail as much as possible in hundreds
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| paheli
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RX 135 wrote:seein 2008 match creds..i am a toast..if u need visa 99/99 and no less...wer are the non 99er who matched (need visa)..
RX, I completely disagree with you on this. No one denies that a high score is good, but beyond a point, the higher it is, the advantage tends to plateau off. You have a score of 99/96, which by anybody's standards is pretty darn good. It's sad if you're not able to realize and appreciate your achievement this far, and it may show in your IVs.
I urge you to look at the sticky in the Support forum. While most of the high scorers have posted there, remember only 1-2% of ALL applicants score 99s. And, as you know, MUCH more than that many IMGs do match. With scores like yours, you will be eligible to apply to pretty much ALL progs. Beyond that, it's your personality that will get you your spot. And that is something even 4 99s cannot add to the application.
I'm happy to see many people withOUT 99s share their story, it is very encouraging to someone like me. I need visa, I have no USCE as of now, but I have confidence, I have self-belief, I have a 89 on Step 1, and I will attain a higher one on CK. I will make it. As will you and the rest of us.
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| drbin
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paheli.....well written
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