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Hi guys! I have been following the forum for last 3-4 months. I want to share my experience, that might be helpful. I matched in my second attempt this year.
I graduated in medical school in 2002, did cardiology fellowship and graduated in 2008, moved the U.S. in 2012. I have Green Card.
2014 application:
Have no USCE and U.S. LOR. But I had started to Observership before application, but couldn't get letter because of limited time, and took step 2CS during application, I got ECFMG certificate later
-4 LOR from hometown, former cardiology program faculties
-had 5 publications,4 poster, not first author
-Passed all this exams in first attempt;
Step 1 passed (220)
Step 2 CK passed (251)
Step 2 CS passed
-Applied 100 IM categorical program, all states, and Had no (0) interview
2015 application
-had 8 publications, first author in last three
-4 LOR from US doctors, two LORs from academic hospital Observership and research experience. Two LORs from private doctor office
-Passed all this exams in first attempt;
Step 1 passed (220)
Step 2 CK passed (251)
Step 2 CS passed
Had ECFMG certificate
-Step 3 passed (238, first attempt)
-Applied 118 IM categorical programs, all states, Had 7 IVs, and Matched!!!
I just want to share this experience as a case. Do not listen negative comment, be realistic, do your best. Thanks and good luck for everybody.
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Congratulations , thank you for sharing such inspiring story.
I need some information about publication. If you don't mind please contact me. This is my email bugguy19
Any response will appreciated.
Thanks
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@oldbraveheart,
congratulations !!! I have few questions about research. I really appreciate if you can give your opinion on them. Can you please contact me by email . My email is rkus999. I appreciate your help.
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can you please guide us from where you got the reasearch opportunities, publications, etc
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I did my first five publications during my cardiology training. I have done last three publications in US. I randomly emailed every state, academic hospitals for research and observer ship opportunity. Emails didn't work and in person application to cardiology department provided this opportunity. you should find some Mentor who interested in research, and has so many publications and strong CV. But don't forget research and publications are not enough for finding residency position. You are applying for clinical position not research position; so you have to find observerhip or ideally clerk ship while you are pursuing for research opportunity.
After you find an opportunity it is easy: work hard, show passion. That would provide you strong letter,first or second author publications, and other connections.
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wish you best in your residency..really appreciate your guidance.....thanks alot
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congratulations..Hard work paid off.. thank you for guidance
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@ oldbraveheart,
thanks for sharing your inspiring story for all of us. if u don't mind me asking about your posters, please contact me: 2014iradio. It 's really encouraging.
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