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hello all,
I am an IMG..I have really low scores on step 1 and step 2.
I have 220 on step 1 and CK.
CS passed in first attempt.
205 in step 3.
I have no US clinical experience,just home country LORS.
I tried to find US experience but couldn't do so.
Are there any chances for me to secure an interview in family medicine or pediatrics.
Should i apply with these credentials or would it be a waste of money??
thanks
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When is your graduation date.
You need to secure observerships for the next application cycle at least (you need to think that far ahead), as there are many available, yes they cost money (can be very cost prohibitive) but the waiting list maybe 3 - 12 months.
I would contact these numerous programs and ask to be put on waiting list as many ppl cancel
I would apply this year but FM from what ppl say is keen on USCE. I really don't know enough but I think you have a shot at IMG friendly IM programs because you are 1) done with step 3 2) depending on your YOG
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thanks for the reply..
i graduated in 2012..
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Dont do Dr. Roger's externship or observership whatever. He is a private physician and just extracts money. It will not help you. Look for volunteering or shadowing in Universities.
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To kash_md
pls read carefully dear. I wrote "home LOR" i.e LOR from Native country( in this case i believe India) carries little significance.
I never said LORs ARE NOT IMPORTANT.
To ray123
I knew 2 people ( IMGs) who did there externship & got matched in 2015 ( in medicine)
Externship is always better than volunteering or shadowing. Pls tell me a good university hospitals where you can do volunteering or shadowing for free?
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A well writtern home LoR carries more significance then your private practice experience.
Just because someone matched from there who attended, does not mean they matched because of their one month paid private practice experience.
stop spamming the site.