please help me - cutepriya

[ArchivalUser]

i recently got cK score and got 76 only. step 1 was 93 and cs passed. had only applied to IM and got coupla calls. but what r my chances now that i got such low scores? i am citizen , so dont need visa.
shud i apply to other specialty like FM, peds or psychiatry?? is it too late to apply in late oct now??
shud i apply to more IM programs that have no score cut off?? i am a recent grad.
i am in deep trouble. plz need ur advise. what r my chances for this yr's match?
i have cleared everything in first attempt, if only it wasnt for this CK terrible score....

[ArchivalUser]

no one wants to help me?? i am so depressed.

[ArchivalUser]

IMHO
Chances wont improve drastically next yr. Play all your cards this yr.
Though its a set back, give reasons for the low CK score once you go for IV's.
Since you are a citizen Chance are good you may grab a few more calls.
This isn't too late to apply. Go ahead.
As far applying to other specialties...do apply for backup
but its based on aptitude.

GudLuck !

[ArchivalUser]

apply to atleast 30 fm programs NOW, especially the ones in your area.

[ArchivalUser]

Believe me, nobody can tell you about your chance!
BUT you already got some calls. SO, do your best to make a good impression during the interviews.

[ArchivalUser]

thanks to all those who helped me. FM i checked have a criteria of hands on experience in almost all of its hospitals, i cant belive this, i dont have any externship experience, just observed in a pvt clinic. can i still apply when they mention need USCE in an ACGME hospital???

[ArchivalUser]

priya ...well i guess u r okays as long as u r citizen...... just wait and watch .....

Gl

[ArchivalUser]

can i stil apply to FM program who's criteria in matcharesident .com says USCE, hands on experience in US hospital-1 yr. etc??

[ArchivalUser]

no apply to the less competitive ones and those with no usce and no cut offs...im sure there are atleast a few...not every prog requires usce

[ArchivalUser]

but u have that observership at a clinic which does count as usce so i guess u shod look for ones with no cut of..good luck