those who matched, how can help unmatched - tipusmle

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hi

i have seen that many programs ask for 3 LORs

my question is how particular are thy abt that

i hav only 1 US LOR uploaded

other one yet to be uploaded and i still have to get one from home

my scores are 99/99 ECFMG certified

am applying for IM only

thanks

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hi tip usmle, m having following creds , can u guide me
grad 1994(India)
worked as a gp for 2 yrs (India)
general surg residency 1999(India)
worked in rural areas as gp/gen surgeon till 2005(India)
immigated to canada 2005 oct
passed usmle 89, 93, 80, all 1st attempts, passed canadian exams ee qe-1 qe-2.
worked with a family phy in canada 6 mnths 2007
working since last oct-08 in a university hosp in canada as a clinical assistant in neuro surg

applied to fm and im, this is going 2 b my last time to apply, otherwise will go back home.

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Hi Tipusmle,


My credentials are 84,99, CS result awaiting, graduated within 2 years, working as a medical officer in Emergency Room ( not a residency program though) in my home country. No gap!
I love Internal Medicine. But, as you see, I got low step 1 score. Shall I also apply FM as back up plan?
What are the chances to get into IM??
No USCE or LORs

Thanks.

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HI tipusmle
my credentials are 94/ 99/ cs all 1st attempts
year of gradaution 2003
I had a master degree in critical care medicine from my home country
I have been practicing medicine since graduation without any gaps including 3 yeas residency training in critical care medicine in my home country.
no USCE
NEEDS A VISA
can u tell me what are my chance if i applied to IM programs
thanks

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i tipsusmle,

you wrote about VA centre in washington DC. please tell me whom to contact. website does not mention anything or else may be i am not able to find out.

I am leaving my email add. please reply
drkshipra


Please help.
thanks in advance.

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hi tipusmle...can u mail me the list of hospitals offering externship...my id is vrmsaa

[ArchivalUser]

Hi, tipusmle

Can I also get the hospital list offering externship or observership? my email is drghocs.

Thanks in advance.

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sorry guys, busy in rotation, not getting time to reply your posts.

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step 1 80 (1st attempt)
step 2ck 78 (1st attempt)
cs passed (1st attempt)
year of grad 2006
2 months rotation in university program
1 month private practice
2 strong letters from US doctor, one from home country
need visa
applied 25 programs
Prematched in my 3rd interview.


I worked hard for the interview with my skills, answers, etc. Also I contacted all people that I know and others that I didn't know.

[ArchivalUser]

hi tipusmle.
here my credensial-step 1 75 on 2 attempt, step 2 cs pass on 3 attempt and step 2 ck fail 1 time and prepare that again and planning to take in 2 month and also try to give step 3 also.please guide me for further and which faculty is best for me to apply for the 2011 match family medicine ,psychiatry or pediatric.please reply me your input is important for me.how to improve my cv.