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Rock Bottom scores,Pls help!want to kill myself - - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
DepressedDoc
Hi
I am an IMG with 76/75 on step1 and 2,graduated in 2000.I moved here after getting married to a US citizen.
Pls anyone who knows, let me know can I apply and hope to get a residency in 2005?
If so what are the best specialties to apply for and where can I get a list of programs and hospitals that may accept me or grant an interview.
Please please help me if anyone knows anything.
I am very depressed and dont know what to do.
Please help.
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
bea
Don't be depressed for that. It is not worth it . Apply to as many hospital as you can ,mostly Family practice and IM maybe even pediatrics , apply within the range of 90 hospitals even more if your budget permits you that. Try those hospitals that take only Green card holder and us citizens. i am sure there is a chance out there.Don't lose hope.
Gl
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
DepressedDoc
Thanks bea.
Do you or anyone has any idea where I can get information abt the hopsitals that dont have high score requirements?
Thanks again
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
img
DepressedDoc, please leave your email, i will email you the lists.
Good luck! Keep hope.
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
DepressedDoc
Hi img,
Thanks so much.my email is baigmd2005
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
img
i am sending to you now, hope it helps.
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
img
did you get it. it was out. please check your email.
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
DepressedDoc
Hi img
I got the list.
Thank you so much.
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
mg
From What I have gathered so far by talking to prog. coordinators, US clinical experience is something that is really valued. best is hands on, if not, observership is okay, better than nothing. Also there are a few externships for IMGs, though not in every state. You may have to stay away from home. Possible for those with no kids. This is the way to improve your application.
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-16-2004
DUO - imgmatch2005
hi, img, can you please email me a copy too? I have mid-80 scores but graduated long time back. Please help.