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Dear bbb,

One quick question to ask: Can I put my English name which is not my official name on my personal statement in the parenthesis beside my real name? My real Chinese name is pretty hard to remember and to pronounce. If it is OK, and everyone begins to call my English name, will they get confused and forget my real name which may cause problem in my match?

Thanks for your input.


  #2

I had the same doubt too. My preferred and easier-to-pronounce name is a part of my complete first name. Will it complicate things too much, like mistaken identities etc during the match, and esp in IV season?

Thanks.


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  #3

Example: Physician from Thailand, name was Somsupha - but preferred name: Anne

Wilfred- Willy

Eun Sook - Jane

What do people commonly call you?


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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....

  #4

Thanks, bbb. Got it.


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Prepare as if you're the worst, Perform as if you're the best! As you dream, so you manifest. So, DREAM BIG!! When you face hardship, remember, God never gives you more than you can handle. Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. Internship, Here I come!!

  #5

bbb - bargin basement buyer


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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....

  #6

Thanks bbb.


  #7

bbb wrote:
bbb - bargin basement buyer


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