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This is my second match. Credentials 212 (2), 215, 203, US citizen 2013 graduate, Carib Grad. I had 5 interviews this time. 1 IM, 3 FM and 1 Surg prelim. I dunno what i can do to improve my candidacy next term. Any advice is much appreciated. I am not sure if i will get any interviews next time and really worried.
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you will still get interviews...apply broadly and to a lot of places, it may be expensive but its worth it to increase number of interviews, try to build connections, do observership or externship at a residency program where you meet credentials.
i havent matched but im an older grad (2008) and complete foreign grad and i received 6 interviews this year, similar scores. so really make sure to apply broadly as id expect you to have more interviews and apply where you have a chance....check what theyre looking for and if they currently have carib graduates and foreign graduates. dont apply to american graduate populated programs.
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hello jungle001,
you are a Caribbean graduate.. you have better chance than other IMG....
I never comment on the scores...for two reason...1. what you have is what you got and there is nothing you can do to change them. past is past...2. i dont have the greatest scores as well..
now coming to you question... as sys_71082 said...apply broadly....being a carribean graduate with us rotation....i strongly believe you will definitely have an advantage....just do not restrict your self to any geographic location....and also try dig back into the connections you might have made while doing rotations...
Good Luck.