A long gap after graduation -

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sarah

I am an IMG, graduated 9 years ago and totally out of touch just being a housewife and a mom. I just started preparing for step1. I have a Greencard, and might get my citizenship by the time I finish my Step1 & 2. I have been hearing stuff about the GAP. I have too long a gap. Is it true that I won't get residency anywhere in the US, and won't even be certified by ECFMG.

Please provide some answers.

Thx

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Emmy

Gaps/age are irrelevant; focus on your prep, ace the steps and worry about residency later. See earlier responses to steve http://www.usmleforum.com/step1/displayr...sp?id=7929

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IN THE SAME BOAT

hi sarah
i have a similar story. i just started out too if u are interested maybe we can keep in touch and help each other with the studies and all?

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steve

Hi there, just to you feel better. I graduated more than 15 years ago and now people here in this forum are encouraging me to take the Steps, yes, these are "big" steps, but age is NO barrier!

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amb

i dont think you have a problem.
my aunt had more then a 20year gap.
and shes completed her fellowship a year ago.

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Don

I'm in 8 years gap, being a housewife with green card, maybe get citizenship in the next 2 years, and English is not my native language. I will take step 1 in mid of Dec with a lot of .............. hope in the future

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sarah

thanxs a ton for the encouragement , guys. i needed it.