97% program have 5 years of graduation cut off? - tc10

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If it true why USMLE do not notify about this to let old imgs can make a decision not take tests or not . So they can save time , money . Being an old imgs is a hug disadvantage . Is there no hope for old imgs?

[ArchivalUser]

Don't despair, there are some programs without graduation cutoff. But for certain the old IMGs don't have it easy.

[ArchivalUser]

it does not matter...i graduated in 2001...applied to many programs which had 3 yr cut off date too...most of the ivs i got were from the programs that had 3-5 yr cut off..so if u have good scores, i think graduation date does not matter too much..
of course there r some programs which have automatic filters.[there is no way to find out which has]..but i spoke to some programs co- ordinators, esp where i iv ed n they said usually they have scores,visa,n attempts as filters..so if u make it thru those filters at least they will go thru ur application.
hope it helps..

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I am a graduate of 1994. double 99. First attempt.
Total of 4 IV calls.

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Thanks a lot guys for your info. It makes me feel more confident