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Hello -
I am a old graduate. Completed my MBBS in 1998 from India and been working in the research field in the US for the last 7 years. I work in clinical trials with oncologists. I work at a academic center and feel so out of place looking at all the physicians. I have never attempted to take the boards and feel terrible about it.
Questions -
1. Is it worth trying now being so many years out of medical school. ?
2. If it is where do i start - which books.?
3. Does anybody know folks out there who are like me - old graduates - who have got residencies.
4. I have a full time job which i cannot quit. Have a precious little 2 year old too. If somebody can please advice on a plan of action for me to start (how to study with a full time job, with a child, which books to use, etc.) that would indeed be very, very helpful.

Thanks a ton.!

My friend , if you think it is late , it is late already.. NEVER is late ! !
Start studying at night , videos at home
go here
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bks/1686353569.html
best of luck !!

I have a daughter and full time job and it hasn™t been easy, but you will find time like when they take a nap, night time, before they get up, for sure you won™t have the same time to study like in med school 10-12 hrs a day. About chances for residency, you may want to check the matching forum and asked them. You can start reading Kaplan lectures, k bank and taking notes in FA, then UW and take notes as well, Goljan and take notes as well. When you fell like you ready take a NBME test, if you score is high go for your dream. And visit the forum you will find good friends and help.
GL

Dear friend
I invite you to read my recent posts in this forum where most of these Qs are discussed by several friends at your age. I think it worth trying usmle and having your MD. Your research experience is a plus for you.
my posts:

http://www.usmleforum.com/showthread.php?tid=496442


http://www.usmleforum.com/showthread.php?tid=498732