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dr_student
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09/15/08 - 02:40 AM       #1

I passed step 1(99) and cs. Took my ck exam in august. Becoz of the new software my score reporting is delayed. I might get my result sept end or in the october.I dont have clinical experience.I m on EAD.

Now planning to apply to atlest few programs. Somebody please advise whether to apply for categorical or preliminary programs? or both?

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09/15/08 - 05:27 AM       #2

Do you want a three year IM program? Then apply for categorical. If you only want one year - apply for preliminary medicine.


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dr_student
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09/16/08 - 01:03 PM       #3

I want 3 yr program. But for the backup shall i apply to few prelim also? Will it confuse the PD?

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09/17/08 - 09:54 AM       #4

Generally apeaking prilim prohrams might be harder to get, correct me if I am wrong, but nothing wrong in applying for prilim as well, I would not apply for prilim and categorical in the same program.

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09/17/08 - 10:25 AM       #5

I am new USMLER...plz tell me what's the different between categorical and preliminary programs. what are the each one benefits. tanx

DrWish
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09/17/08 - 10:40 AM       #6

any reply?

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09/17/08 - 10:51 AM       #7

DrWish wrote:
I am new USMLER...plz tell me what's the different between categorical and preliminary programs. what are the each one benefits. tanx

Use the search function for "categorical and preliminary" - you will find lots of answers on this one.....


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