10-21-2010, 09:26 AM
Here are the rumors that r doing the rounds these days more so because by now ppl with credentials similar to mine/others had 10-15 interviews last yr while this yr we have 0-2 on average by now albeit with a few exceptions..
"There are reasons as there are reasons for everything..
1. Carrib Grad Factor- As already has been discussed...
2. Slow IV season- started off with a long weekend...
3. Financial crunch: believe it or not.. I know some programs are facing this issue and are still not sure for how many spots they will receive funding..
4. Upcoming Elections: If Democrats win, doctors are screwed and so is the healthcare system... The programs are desperately waiting for the results which would decide the amount of funding for foreign residents for each program!! They are not being liberal with IV invitations for all visa requiring IMG's.. Once they have a better idea, IV's should start coming"
Whats getting people worried and i include IMGs with 99s in both steps is the lack of calls this yr and the uncertainty about what to expect i.e., whether we will get as many calls as last yr or the policies have changed. Plz share ur views..
"There are reasons as there are reasons for everything..
1. Carrib Grad Factor- As already has been discussed...
2. Slow IV season- started off with a long weekend...
3. Financial crunch: believe it or not.. I know some programs are facing this issue and are still not sure for how many spots they will receive funding..
4. Upcoming Elections: If Democrats win, doctors are screwed and so is the healthcare system... The programs are desperately waiting for the results which would decide the amount of funding for foreign residents for each program!! They are not being liberal with IV invitations for all visa requiring IMG's.. Once they have a better idea, IV's should start coming"
Whats getting people worried and i include IMGs with 99s in both steps is the lack of calls this yr and the uncertainty about what to expect i.e., whether we will get as many calls as last yr or the policies have changed. Plz share ur views..