PREMATCHED -multiple attempts ,low scores.My Story - md09

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Hi all

Now is the time after many years that i am saying Good Bye to this Forum .Want to share my story just to encourage those who did not match .

I am an IMG ,need visa ,old graduate and i have applied 4 times in the match b4 but never matched . During this time i felt very down as if this world is going to end for me . i was struggling working at Gas stations ,cleaning parking lots ,Pizza deliveries .I always thought .Is this something i have come to US to do .i thought many times to go back and never come to US . But all these things could not let me down i worked on my CV passed step 3 ,gained US clinical experience in the day , and working at Gas stations at night .
I always used to read about alternative jobs at this forum like MPH ,Nursing Ectc but i worked to gain more US clinical experience .
And finally i had tears in my eyes when PD called me and offered me Prematch .I had only two interviews.and i accepted it .And now these nights at Gas Stations have ended .
I am thankful to GOD .
Please all those who did not match ,Never loose hope ,work on your CV ,take Step 3 ,Improve PS,gain more US clinical experience ,Apply wisely to program and one day your will get what you want .

Good Luk All and By By USMLE Forum

[ArchivalUser]

bye bye!!!!

[ArchivalUser]

You deserve this nice end, after hardness there is always an ease. I will take your advise and do not give up. I wish you good luck in your life and hope that is the beginig of your happiness.

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Congratulations!!! What a story, Like you before they gave u the chance, I am so discouraged as I am a very old graduate. Ppl tell me that no programs want old gr. (40y+)
Can you tell me please how did you gain US clinical experience? What speciality accepted you. , and the sequence of your exams?
Many thanks and many many congratulations that your dream come true after all the tough years.

[ArchivalUser]

Congrats on matching
a inspiring story.
surely will have happy tears running down when you fill gas at the station you worked.


Keep inspiring others

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Thanks

[ArchivalUser]

many congratulations to you!!!

[ArchivalUser]

good job man..... your a hard worker who deserves alot..... again good job

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congrats.
pl post your email,i have a question or drop me an email. thanks

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pl drop me a line. Thanks.

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i got prematch in Internal Medicine .

Well Regarding externship and observership ,there are few paid positions like Griffin Hospital ,CT and many others offrered by different websites . and observerships in UT Memphis .

Add some Research to your CV 3 months -6 months is fine but Resrach experience of 3 years is not good .It makes the impression that you are away from clinicals .

Do have very good communication with programs .Good followups .
No gaps in CV .Specialty Oriented CV showing long Commitments .Then Good Communication skills at Interview .

I hope it helps