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confusion....need advice - kfc - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2005
i am plannin to apply for 2006...done wid step 1 n 2ck.....i hav 2 options now.....shud i come down to states only for cs in apr and then again for interviews in nov(provided i get visa for both journeys).....or shud i use up this time to get some hands -on experience/observership to improve my cv....(my scores srent gr8).....
is it true that if uhave taken the cs it reflects favourably in ur application while gettin interview calls
i am quite confused ...wud be glad if somebody cud advise
thanks
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2005
In my opinion being ECFMG certified with good scores is probably the biggest advantage you could have. USCE is also very important, but I think it is better to be certified. If you have to choose between the two, I would go for the certification.
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2005
according to me,giving cs and being cerified by ecfmg should be your first priority.if possible you can stay a month longer and do an observership so that u can get 1-2 LOR's
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-16-2005
thanks guys....is it diff to get observerships.....i m interested in peds....is it necessary to know some doc to get observerships.....i dont know any doc in US personally?how can i be sure that i will get one b4 landing there ....or i can search one after reachin us?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-17-2005
what are LOR´s?
thank you.
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-20-2005
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