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| hitesh
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Hello
I am a foreign medical student from New Delhi, India.
I will take my step2 CS in apr end and hopefully will take step 1 by Jul end and step 2ck by october.
I am not sure if I should go ahead and apply for 2009 match or should I wait an year.
I am currently doing elective rotations for two months at a university which has a good Internal Medicine program and is IMG friendly. I am pretty confident that i will get atleast 3 good LORs from here which should increase my chances for a residency spot atleast at this program.
But I am not sure if applying without step2 ck is a good idea.
Any inputs are appreciated. Thank you.
PS: I am interested in getting an H1b Visa
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| robin082006
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If you do steps in hurry, results may be not good and you may endanger your career.
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| sadiq naveed
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@hitesh
u can apply with above scenario and one of my friend matched too in similar situation
but most important is tht donot compromise on ur scores...while u will b preparing for examz,,,solve nbme and rely on them
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| nyimalay
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Dear all, I have a question regarding 2008 match.
Many people were matched to IM according to "please share match experience thread "
Why I can't find people matched to FM of choice?
I m new in this match world so my question may sound wierd.
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| cartman
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Okay, so I was wondering......if you have questions about a particular program, is it better to email the program coordinator or the program director.
Is it too soon to start inquiring from programs about requirements for the 2009 match?
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| prusiner
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Count me in for the 2009 match.
Img from India, done with Step 1: 99
giving step 2 this month and CS in june.
Have a couple of observerships and a research position starting from may onwards.
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| mr.lonely
Forum Newbie
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Can any one arrange the toughest fields to match in [in descending order?.please if some one can do!
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| Iceburg
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Hi
i m an img from pakistan
2005 graduate
step 1 99
step 2 99
cs pass
step 3 next month
usce 3 month observership
lors 3 us lors
i m applying for 2009 match
lets see what happens 
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| usmle_u
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2002 graduate from Pakistan.
95/99/pass, going to take step 3 in June.
will apply for Family medicine and internal medicine, although i really like radiology, cardiology and nephrology.
no US experience but 1 yr observership in Canada divided in family medicine and internal med.I have done 5 months internship in radiology in my home country so any comment or suggestion regarding chance of getting residency in radiology.
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| shely1980
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hi, i m new to this forum,i m 2002 grad,my step 1 score is 82,and step 2 ck score is 82 as well,cs passed at first attempt,ecfmg certified since august 2007,i did not apply to 2008 match bcoz i was too scared to apply.my main concern is a huge clinical gap since my graduation, i have done 4 months externship iin usa uptil now,i have no experience in my home country,i m too confused and scared abt my situation,i dont know weteher i will be able to obtain a residency in us a or not,plz give me some advice regarding the options to strengthen my application, i m gc holder and have been a full time mom untill i started my externship in summer 2007,i hope that yu guys will give me some sincere advice abt my situation,thanx in advance and good luck to all of yu.
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| yahooo
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wow!!a thread already for the 2009 match...
count me in too guys...
my creds 99/98/87 cs second attempt. 2 month usce...
2007 grad
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| applicant09
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I am in for 09 match. Today, I decided to move on with lessons I learned from last match.
IMG old grad
99/99/94
looking for usce
need visa
will apply in IM, FM and psych
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| RX 135
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dude u didint match wit tis 99/99/94
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| applicant09
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Oh, well I didn't. Otherwise I'd have posted in a different thread.
I got Ivs from very competitive uni. programs and my whole package is not very good. Old grad, gaps in cv, late application, need visa, no proper usce.... what else?
My message is that its the whole package it counts.
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| smalley
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me too in.
step 1 pass
will be finished by ck an cs this july..gl for all of us
Edited by smalley on 04/08/08 - 04:36 PM
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| mounika
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Count me in
Img from India
grad 2003
90/98/cs passed /77 all first attempt
EAD no visa needed
doing observership in community hosp (no residency )
I did not match last 2 yrs -need visa at that time
Still figuring out what went wrong 
any advise from the forum members -to improve my chances this yr.
will apply this yr -IM/FM
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| njcjzy
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Have been hesitating to write anything on this thread. Finally decided to collect my courage to.
Graduated in 1995 in a seven year program, but would be counted as 1993 graduate. Actually the same. A very old graduate.
Step 1:238/99. Step 2:244/99. CS is pending. Not taking step 3 yet. Have over 10 publications, several book chapter writing. Four years of research experience in the states. 1 observership now in a private clinic. Will find more opportunities in the coming months.
I will pursue an impossible: dermatology. I know everyone will say it is impossible for me. An very old graduate, not a stellar score (Most American Medical students who pursue dermatology have scores over 250, with AOA membership, tons of awards et al). But I had been a dermatologist for over 5 years in my home country. I had loved dermatology since I was a medical student.
I know it is impossible in a worldly view. But I believe everything is possible for God. If this is God's purpose for me-to serve Him in a right position, it will become true.
On the other hand, I will put IM as my second choice.
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| paheli
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njcjzy wrote:
Have been hesitating to write anything on this thread. Finally decided to collect my courage to.
Graduated in 1995 in a seven year program, but would be counted as 1993 graduate. Actually the same. A very old graduate.
Step 1:238/99. Step 2:244/99. CS is pending. Not taking step 3 yet. Have over 10 publications, several book chapter writing. Four years of research experience in the states. 1 observership now in a private clinic. Will find more opportunities in the coming months.
I will pursue an impossible: dermatology. I know everyone will say it is impossible for me. An very old graduate, not a stellar score (Most American Medical students who pursue dermatology have scores over 250, with AOA membership, tons of awards et al). But I had been a dermatologist for over 5 years in my home country. I had loved dermatology since I was a medical student.
I know it is impossible in a worldly view. But I believe everything is possible for God. If this is God's purpose for me-to serve Him in a right position, it will become true.
On the other hand, I will put IM as my second choice.
njcjzy, what's happening? You can't be thinking like that!
NOTHING is impossible!! NEVER say that! I wish you the best, and hope to see you succeed!
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| njcjzy
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Thanks, paheli, for your great message. There are only 2 to 3 spots for IMG each year in dermatology. Even though I have strong faith in God, I still doubt about the possibility. But really appreciate your encouragement. I will work hard for my part, and leave the rest to God. I would say it will be a miracle and I will trust Him with all my heart, my mind and strength after that. (conditional love, ah? Anyway, He knows us human being.)
My choices are: 1. Dermatology (with 99.99% of impossibility) 2. Family Practice 3. Pathology 4. Internal Medicine. Let's see which path God will guide me to.
Edited by njcjzy on 04/18/08 - 07:40 AM
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| RAMYAKS
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Hi all,
I am a 2004 graduate from India.
Step 1: 82
Step 2 CK: taking in June
Step 2CS: waiting for scheduling perrmit, could get a date in Oct/ Sep last week.
Need visa,
Have 1 LOR, planning to get one by August.
I want to apply for pediatrics, what r my chances with such a low score?
Do u think I should go for 2009 match or should I wait for the next one?
Please advice me, it would be a great help,
Thanks in advance
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| tikka
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count me in too
2003 graduate with step 1 n ck scores in 80s CS in may ......want to apply for peds
anyone wants to give any opinion for the chances .that will be great .........
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| njcjzy
Forum Guru
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Like bbb mentioned (not the exact quote though), no one can predict your chance into certain specialty, only you can. If you feel you are weak in your scores, strengthen yourself in other areas such as USCE, strong recommendation letters, connections et al. Best of luck!
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| RAMYAKS
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Thanks njcjzy
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