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prematch n step 3 - imagination - ArchivalUser - 10-09-2008
I was wondering, is there any relation betwn prematch and step 3?
I mean if a candidate dont have step 3 can he still b offered prematch? any chance,
or step 3 is (sort of mandatory) to get prematch offer?
I understand the chnces for prematch will increase with st 3, but is it really mandatory?
thnks in advance
0 - ArchivalUser - 10-09-2008
You can get a prematch without step3
Most of my friends who got prematched last year didn't have step3
As you said it will increase your chances
GL.
0 - ArchivalUser - 10-09-2008
thnx phantom, i got that,
any more opinions
0 - ArchivalUser - 10-10-2008
looking at the dire competition this year, step 3 will def be a criteria PDs will use to offer a prematch......what do other folks think abt this?
0 - ArchivalUser - 10-10-2008
i dont think so...
0 - ArchivalUser - 10-10-2008
@right_doc.....the reason why u dont think so?? plz calrify
0 - ArchivalUser - 10-10-2008
They will be two candidates with similar credentials needing visa.
PD wants to give one pre-match position. He would definitely go for the one who have done Step3.
So simple!
0 - ArchivalUser - 10-10-2008
You are right ghost.
0 - ArchivalUser - 10-10-2008
I talked to some of the residents and their view is, they would have done better on st 3 during residency compared to before that. Thats why i am double mined, whether to go with it or not.
If the PD has two good candidate without step 3 , then i think he will prefer who does btter on iv.
Another senario, what if i go with st 3 now and score less, will scoring less affect the iv?
Or the best will be to go for exam and just pass it?
0 - ArchivalUser - 10-10-2008
hey miya
nothing is absolute as ever
it wont be a definite criteria
but could help
thats all i meant!