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USMLEGladiator
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How old IMGs can increase matching chances----
1. Spend time & effort on resume and PS (make multiple custom PS)
2. Brush up your communication skills and english accent.
3. Apply to IM/FM/Paeds/Psy
4. Research programs well before applying or use IMG-interactive web site. Dont waste money on programs that have a cut off grad date (very imp.) They will just filter your application and will not even reveiw it.
5. Focus and keep in touch with programs around your area. Call them. Visit them. Show interest. Send cards, flowers etc
6. Find good friends and contacts in a program that serves as a postive refferal.
7. Avoid an attempt on CS its the worst thing, other steps doesnt matter.
8. Pass step 3 before applying.
9. Apply Sep 1st with all docs loaded and scanned.
10. EAD/GC helps a lot.
11. Be optimistic, have faith and dont listen to people who say its hard for old grads. Keep away from their company.
Edited by USMLEGladiator on 04/03/08 - 08:49 AM
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scores are just up to how high we aim and of course the amount of effort and time we put into it
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| arlete
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... and pray! 
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| di
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USMLEGladiator wrote:
its pasted from another forum
How old IMGs can increase matching chances----
1. Spend time & effort on resume and PS (make multiple custom PS)
2. Brush up your communication skills and english accent.
3. Apply to IM/FM/Paeds/Psy
4. Research programs well before applying or use IMG-interactive web site. Dont waste money on programs that have a cut off grad date (very imp.) They will just filter your application and will not even reveiw it.
5. Focus and keep in touch with programs around your area. Call them. Visit them. Show interest. Send cards, flowers etc
6. Find good friends and contacts in a program that serves as a postive refferal.
7. Avoid an attempt on CS its the worst thing, other steps doesnt matter.
8. Pass step 3 before applying.
9. Apply Sep 1st with all docs loaded and scanned.
10. EAD/GC helps a lot.
11. Be optimistic, have faith and dont listen to people who say its hard for old grads. Keep away from their company.
I would completely agree especially with point No. 5, very good advice, these are the things which helped me a lot.
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| nany
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very very good helpful post  , thanks
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| Justice
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USMLEGladiator wrote:
7. Avoid an attempt on CS its the worst thing, other steps doesnt matter.
I have heard that the most negatively weighty failure is CK. Other are less dramatic...
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| ram3
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this post was on www.usmleforum.com I read it there
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| azirikani
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Dear friends
what is EAD?
thank you.
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| Justice
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azirikani wrote:Dear friends what is EAD? thank you.
EAD is the Employment Authorization Document, is given for 1 year, usually after your perm residency application (I140) is approved but GC hasn't been issued yet... However, there are other conditions when you could be eligible for EAD...
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| whiterabbit
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I think factor 10 is the most important........
Now I wish I was a charmer....But the ladies dont like my whiskers
WR
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| barbiedoll
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The G/C status is generally a necessity - basically programs can't be bothered when they have other people lining up with equal/superior qualifications.
Board scores have to meet minimum cut offs.
Bottom line: don't give them any reason to discard your application - make it as easy as possible.
I cannot emphasize the importance of staying in touch with the people that matter and showing that you will be a great candidate.
Good luck to everyone
BD
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| tolito
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VERY VERY IMPORTANT.
old img's take note
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| aiming_high
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Thanks guys!!You've showed that behind every dark cloud is a silver linning
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| Zozo
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barbiedoll wrote:The G/C status is generally a necessity - basically programs can't be bothered when they have other people lining up with equal/superior qualifications. Board scores have to meet minimum cut offs. Bottom line: don't give them any reason to discard your application - make it as easy as possible. I cannot emphasize the importance of staying in touch with the people that matter and showing that you will be a great candidate. Good luck to everyone BD
How do you "stay in touch with the people that matter and showing that you will be a great candidate"
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| drnadeemusmani
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hi
wonder where to apply- i am on old img (2001) working in england for last 5 years. have green card and scores in low 90s. wonder if i have any chance of being matched in 2009? wonder if anyone can suggest wht programs to apply in? how do i find where to apply?
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| whiterabbit
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hmm i thought all UK guys are goin to NZ/AUstralia 
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| drnadeemusmani
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well my wife is from us and have a large part of family in us- do makes more sense to move to usa- esp if i have a green card . or so i think
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| JACKDANIELS
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Mark my words drnadeemusmani, If you apply to more than 80 programs in any ONE specialty among IM, FM, Psych, Peads you will get >10 interviews and probably a prematch.
Your biggest strength will be your Green card and UK experience.
Just apply wisely i.e apply where you meet the criteria, apply to mix community plus uni affiliated community programs. If you can, get some USCE too. But you should be pretty fine in 2009.
Goodluck.
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| whiterabbit
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Dear Dr Nadeem,
In response to your PM all I can say is
...."We all need good advice.......Only God can advise you and me........I have failed in everything I have done in my life........I am going to restart my life.......Buddy you really don't need MY advice......Pray to GOD and use your head.......that usually works.........That has been my latest discovery "...
Good Luck my friend,
WR
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| arlete
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Come on guys... Nobody "fails in everything"... For starters, we were the best spermatozoons! We already started as winners!
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