25 yrs after graduation - neutrophil9

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Hi friends
was in practice --for 13 years in my country
teaching allied health program and in cuny in NY---for last 12 yrs
ecfmg certified---in 2004---not taken step 3 yet

any ----any---chance to get into residency

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There is a chance with your profile.... you need step 3. Realistically, your chances are slim. If you build contacts, you can GREATLY improve your chances.

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thank u for reassurance fruitcake---yes step 3 ----but mostly its contacts

[ArchivalUser]

any attempts?

is there a reason you chose not to apply to residency the last 12 years?

any program director would ask, why now? Why did you decide to apply for residency 12 years after becoming ecfmg certified?

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thanks kash_md---

yes attempts on both step 1 and 2
csa=1st attempt

I tried--got interviews --3 times in 2007

twice from the same program but could not match without any contacts

best answer to program director wd be---I kept trying and still trying and not giving up

any thoughts?

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What has changed since then?

Are you a citizen or GC holder now and weren't in 2007?


Observerships or Externships ? Have you made any contacts?

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kash_md

one interview I got in 2010

I am a citizen now---in 2007 I had gc

also got an interview ---in 2006--it was a DO program and they were starting residency for MD for the 1st time-----

I gave up for 3 yrs and thought of doing mph etc

but money I am making as program director of a health care program is same as an attending physician

but the pain inside ---not of practicing is still there and now finally decided to do it with full throttle

no observerships/externships-------

[ArchivalUser]

Congrats on your successful career and perseverance.

No difference be GC and U.S. Citizen so that doesn't help you.

Outside of a really strong contact, it's will be ever more difficult as more time has elapsed.

Unfortunately the match has gotten much more competitive, and passing usmle scores much much higher.

Good luck

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yes-----contacts

thanks a lot kash_md----

wish u also everything u want

my best to u

[ArchivalUser]

Hey Neutrophil 9,, I am also in the same boat,in NY , Would like to get in touch with u ,After 3 miserable attempts of being unmatched trying to seriously consider Plan B .Residency has become a dying passion ,I would appreciate if u can please email me@medworld24