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P4a99
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Thanks a lot. 
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paheli
| It'sAllAboutGoodKarma  Topics: 207 Posts: 2793
Mukho, Thanks for this. Wanted to ask you, Why did you not apply at CHOP? I know, it's an insanely INSANELY competitive prog. I believe they only have 2 or 3 IMGs in their entire large size prog. But, I think with your scores and prior Peds degree from home country plus personality, you had a more-than-decent shot. Of course, the prog you have matched at is also one of the best, and many of the progs on your list are actually quite competitive as well, but just curious as to why you did not apply to the very best.
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mukho
| Forum Guru Topics: 6 Posts: 550
Following is the eligibility criteria for applying to CHOP: To Apply You Must: * Be a graduate of a U.S. or Canadian medical school * If not a graduate of a U.S. or Canadian medical school, have completed one year of formal training in a U.S. hospital * Passed USMLE Parts I and II * Apply through the ERAS System    Hey, i have no regrets, ranking wise CHOP is # one, I got # 2...more than fine by me 
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motorola
| Ex Moderator  Topics: 75 Posts: 570
and saved a year too !
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mukho
| Forum Guru Topics: 6 Posts: 550
yup that too!Hey moto, hope ur paperwork is making progress (mine is as silent as ever  )...once things get settled with ur program please do post some stuff here...peds forum is so deserted of seniors!
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paheli
| It'sAllAboutGoodKarma Topics: 207 Posts: 2793
Yeah, I forgot about the USCE. They need 1 yr.
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paheli
| It'sAllAboutGoodKarma Topics: 207 Posts: 2793
moto, you matched in Peds?
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motorola
| Ex Moderator Topics: 75 Posts: 570
Yes me peds too. Mukho has matched in to PL2 so saved a year!
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motorola
| Ex Moderator Topics: 75 Posts: 570
mukho wrote: Hey moto, hope ur paperwork is making progress (mine is as silent as ever )...once things get settled with ur program please do post some stuff here...peds forum is so deserted of seniors!Hey mukho my paper work is frozen too. I registered at usmleforum today as very few people here were posting about my DC license issue. There I found a post saying we can book a visa interview date with the vfs based on the premium processing receipt number (Not that I am anywhere close to that either!!!). About my posting less in the peds forum...whenever I visit a post to give my opinion...you are always there and bang right !!!!! I will make my presence felt now by saying..."yea mukho is right !" 
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mukho
| Forum Guru Topics: 6 Posts: 550
Aww damn!!...everyone is noticing how addicted I am....gotto stop !I tried booking an interview date but they needed me to fill some petition number, maybe thats the premium processing number...so had to stop...well everytime I hear anything bout my license its always more delays...will keep u updated.
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motorola
| Ex Moderator Topics: 75 Posts: 570
when i click your name it is amazing to find that you were 'last seen' a few minutes ago u still must not be wasting more than 40-45 minutes on this. and u r doing a gr8 job helping people. so dont stop.
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motorola
| Ex Moderator Topics: 75 Posts: 570
Also it is amazing to note that u have 6 topics and 323 posts....I wonder if there is higher Post:Topics ratio on this forum...
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cargue2007
| Forum Newbie Topics: 0 Posts: 29
Hey guys, Good to see some posts on the peds forum. I read Mukho's list of program that she applied to, and I think it is pretty comprehensive. Out of the top of my head there is a a few more programs that do interview/take IMGs: St. John Hospital, Detroit MI Georgetown University in Washington, DC Texas Tech Univ at el Paso, TX University of Denver, CO (This is quite competitive but there are some IMGs in the program. I heard from a friend that matched there that sometimes doing a rotation over there increases your chances of interviewing. I think this is appliable to most other programs at well) There are some NY/NJ programs that are missing. Most NY/NJ programs have a very large IMG residents group.
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drdk
| Forum Newbie Topics: 2 Posts: 19
how are pediatrics program at baltimore..specifically University of Maryland,,,is it IMG-friendly... and how competitive is John Hopkins. One more ques...I am doing observership in IM but want to primarily apply in Peds ...how will this matter ...
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mukho
| Forum Guru Topics: 6 Posts: 550
I interviewed at Univ of maryland...following was the eligibility criteria they wrote back to me: Thank you for your interest in our program. Our requirements for international graduates is that you must score of 85 or better on Step I and II of the USMLE, have passed the clinical skills assessment test, and have done at least 2 years of formal pediatric training in your home country or another country. Also, if you do not hold a permanent visa or green card, our institution only sponsors J1 visas. I thought it was a good program, they do take IMGs...few though...they lose their cystic fibrosis patients to JHP but for the rest seemed satisfied JHP eligibility criteria were: The prerequisites for application to our pediatric residency program include two years of clinical experience in the United States. Research and observerships do not qualify as clinical experience. There is no minimum USMLE score required, but you must have passed on your first attempt. Also, the University only sponsors a J1 visa. Because we receive approximately 500 applications a year from US medical graduates and only hold 250 interviews, it is very rare that we have the opportunity to interview foreign medical graduates. If you have any further questions please refer to our website at www.hopkinschildrens.org and thank you for your interest in our program! so i would say it is very competitive they will ask u at IVs why did u obs at IM if u were interested in peds and are u applying in IM...if u ans those well, u should be fine
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drdk
| Forum Newbie Topics: 2 Posts: 19
Thanks for the info mukho...seems these two programs are not very img-friendly...
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drdk
| Forum Newbie Topics: 2 Posts: 19
hi mukho.. another question regarding the point you mentioned about observership in IM and then applying to Paeds program..how far is it going to affect the applications ... since I am doing my observership in IM in a university setting but primarily going to apply in Peds...is it going to adversely affect my application for Peds...my scores are in high 90s..
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mukho
| Forum Guru Topics: 6 Posts: 550
dont know much, beyond what i wrote previously....u should be able to ans 2 questions...either at interview or thru ur PS ...why u are doing IM, and are u applying for IM too? if u compare the possible adverse reaction to different speciality USCE vs no USCE...the odds favor USCE (any branch) by miles! USCE is to get u to see the system and get some good LORs...the only issue i can see actually see is that u will get LORs from IM ppl and they may not be able to do justice to ur potential as a peds candidate...but again getting USCE shuold be ur foremost aim, according to me
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drdk
| Forum Newbie Topics: 2 Posts: 19
thanks for the information..
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mukho
| Forum Guru Topics: 6 Posts: 550
i thought as people start searching for programs the concept best prog will come up...this is the list for best peds hospitals 2007 from US News and World report www.usnews.com/directories/...zip+/distance+/detail+more the other ranking used in peds include that of childs magazine (u need to pay to get that) and some others like leap frog etc.. Not that many are IMG friendly but information is after all key to success enjoy guys and hope we get lots of peds enthusiasts!
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