all old grads who matched! - justin_md

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grad 17 yrs ago
2 IV's
80's/to take step 3 yet, 1st attempts
1 yr fellowship 10 yrs ago as USCE
Im happy!

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hi justin-md, Did you just do observership ? or you also did externship? how long is your USCE? What specialty did you apply? Thanks a lot for your sharing experience.

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hi benbin,
its an ACGME-accredited fellowship program which i did for 1 year, 2 yrs after I finished residency in my home country
I applied for Surgery/IM

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Thanks. Looks USCE is very important. Any info or advice to apply for some special fellowing program for IMG with green card ?

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I am an old graduate(1997).....cleared all three steps in 1st attempt....scores 90 and 84....no us experience but recent 11 month canadian clinical experience......I have cleared canadian boards also.......planning to give step 3 very soon....can anybody tell me what are my chances of getting residency.....I am interested in IM or FM and I will need working visa as well.....please let me know in which areas I should apply........any other suggestions most welcome....

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shazly, you have good background, like Canadian clin exp and good score. I think you have a very good chance of getiing into residency, either IM or FM. Good luck.