old graduate.need advice -
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old graduate.need advice -
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05-06-2004, 07:24 PM
ali
hi i m an old graduate (93) with GC but with no US work expierience.last year i passed step 1 ( 86) & am preparing for step2 . do i have a chance to get into residency . very depresed. thanx
05-07-2004, 03:36 AM
abbyb
hi ali..........i m 94 grad.with gc 91 in step1,took step 2 few days back,csa cleared me too don't have any usce...................its better to stay in touch. just be optimistic and get step 2 good score and chances will be high.......................good luck
05-07-2004, 05:45 AM
Care of the elderly
I think that if you're in your 90's and still pursuing a medical career, you might consider retiring and spending more time with your great-grand children. Good luck old-timer, but you missed the boat when the USMLE had leeches as a theraputic option in the exam
05-07-2004, 08:23 PM
ali
hi do u know any old graduate ( graduating in early 90's) to get residency easily
05-08-2004, 06:20 AM
duckie
Thats a really pathetic thing to say- care of the elderly and all that. I hope that was a joke (though it was pretty bad humor) anyways, by the way, an aunt of mine (whos son is 21 and in college in the US) just finished her residency and is doing fine. Another person I know was 45 when he started his residency- he had to leave India and settle in the US as his daughter with Downs synd was very sick and needed medical care there. Theres nothing known as "neer" and "always" in the medical profession and the same goes for residency. Please just do the best you can. Optimism breedsd success,-If you cant be optimistic, then you have lost half the race before you've begun.
05-08-2004, 10:09 AM
Care of the elderly
Duckie - it was said in good humor. If you read his opening line, it looks like he's reffering to his age - not his year of graduation. Sorry if I offend, but it wasn't my intention at all. Mature grads have much to offer. There's no evidence that they are less energetic or not as motivated. They bring a certain maturity and thoughtfulness to many posts. Also, what's the difference if the length of your career in the healthcare system is 27 years, as opposed to 35 years? Programmes hold a policy of non-discrimination (quite right too), but a lot of bosses feel that older grads tend to be less willing to take orders from younger, but more senior, collegues. Each person must be measured on their merits, so age, considered in isolation, is no bar to a match Cheers and good luck |
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