caduceus_indya
Forum Elite
Topics: 63
Posts: 330
|
hi..does joing volunteer prog for premedical student counted as usce?
___________________
success is a journey not a destination
|
| angel^Doctor
Forum Elite
Topics: 31
Posts: 440
|
I don't think so - USCE = United states clinical experinces so it should be in a hospital/clinic in the states
well I am not sure what u is position you'll volunteer into ? but i assume it's not a hospital job and if so then although not USCE it still looks good in ur CV if you are a premed student and have nothing to do for the summer . Go for it I would say
___________________
The more I know, the more I don't know!
|
| caduceus_indya
Forum Elite
Topics: 63
Posts: 330
|
Dear Mr. caduceus:
Enclosed please find an application for the Summer Volunteer Program at Medical Center. The 8-week summer program will begin May 1, 2008, and run through July 1, 2008. A rotation will be provided in various departments of the hospital. There may be opportunity for you to shadow some of the physicians as well. Lunch will be provided while you are at the hospital. Arrangements for transportation and housing are your responsibility.
The program is designed for students who have completed their third or fourth year of college in a pre-medical curriculum. However, applicants who have completed at least two-full years of college courses may be considered for the program.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please return the completed application, with the requested papers, including your photograph, as soon as possible. If you are accepted into the program, you will be required to provide your immunization/health record prior to starting the program. If you decide not to participate in the program, please inform me as well. Thank you.
sincerely,
xyz
___________________
success is a journey not a destination
|
| angel^Doctor
Forum Elite
Topics: 31
Posts: 440
|
It sounds cool to me. I am not sure if it will be considered USCE but still its good. As far as I understand you r not a final year student yet. so you can not go for elective.
It sounds good.
but wait for some more opinions
___________________
The more I know, the more I don't know!
|
| caduceus_indya
Forum Elite
Topics: 63
Posts: 330
|
i am graduate...bt not gettng anythng anywhere else...so wl this help?
___________________
success is a journey not a destination
|
| angel^Doctor
Forum Elite
Topics: 31
Posts: 440
|
opps sorry ! I misunderstood.
___________________
The more I know, the more I don't know!
|
| mukho
Forum Elite
Topics: 6
Posts: 300
|
from personal experience i saw that institutes dont really give u a formal certificate or anything for observerships...u just get ur LOR writer to write in the time duration u spent at the hospital....even if the course u are planning to join is meant for premeds...."U" remain a graduate....and what u do as an observer is upto u....if u can use the experience to do some serious shadowing and get good LORs i think it should count as USCE....the whole point is to get u to see the system there which u are doing so it shouldnt be a problem...also when we apply thru ERAS, nowehere are we required to provide proof so as long as u can explain to programs that ur interaction at a US hospital was the same as what u would get if u did an observership and had LORs to back u up it would be worth it....but someone like bbb can give u a more difinitive ans i think
|
| caduceus_indya
Forum Elite
Topics: 63
Posts: 330
|
thanks..i think its worth going for it rather than practicing under private physician...
___________________
success is a journey not a destination
|
| bbb
IM Program Coordinator
Topics: 32
Posts: 4,597
|
I think that when the program realizes that you have graduated medical school, you might have a little difficulty. It is for pre-med students. But try for it, you might be lucky.
___________________
bbb - trying to combine common sense and humour into realistic answers, but not going to guess on anyone's chances of getting into a position....
|
| caduceus_indya
Forum Elite
Topics: 63
Posts: 330
|
thanks bbb..
so is it worth taking it if offered?wd i be questioned during my interviews?
___________________
success is a journey not a destination
|
| caduceus_indya
Forum Elite
Topics: 63
Posts: 330
|
i mean during interviews of residency--wd they question me that why did i join premed summer prg?
___________________
success is a journey not a destination
|
| bbb
IM Program Coordinator
Topics: 32
Posts: 4,597
|
I can't answer that.
___________________
bbb - trying to combine common sense and humour into realistic answers, but not going to guess on anyone's chances of getting into a position....
|
| caduceus_indya
Forum Elite
Topics: 63
Posts: 330
|
thanks...bt answer the first question...is it worth to take if offered?
___________________
success is a journey not a destination
|
| bbb
IM Program Coordinator
Topics: 32
Posts: 4,597
|
First you should apply and see if it's offered. What I am reading in the letter that was sent to you is:
"The program is designed for students who have completed their third or fourth year of college in a pre-medical curriculum. However, applicants who have completed at least two-full years of college courses may be considered for the program. "
If you have finished medical school, you may be over qualified and not eligible for this program. But until you apply, you won't know about it.
___________________
bbb - trying to combine common sense and humour into realistic answers, but not going to guess on anyone's chances of getting into a position....
|
| caduceus_indya
Forum Elite
Topics: 63
Posts: 330
|
k..have applied..lets see..
___________________
success is a journey not a destination
|
|
| |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
