03-13-2018, 12:00 AM
So first I want to say that GOD ALMIGHTY did it all for me even when it seemed impossible. I completed my exams, all first attempt, all within a year while taking care of 2 young kids and working FULL TIME.
Strategies/Advise:
1.Stay focused, avoid negative people, work hard and PRAY hard and believe in yourself.
2.Talk to anyone you meet about helping whether its with externship or with interviews. you will be surprised those that can help. Some of the people who helped me I never met them before.
3.If possible, do an MPH and some INTERESTING research- Most of my interviews were fun, very informal and they were very interested in my research findings.
4. Make sure your application is very clear and detailed,without time gaps.
5. Get as much hands on US clinical exp as possible, even if its short give it your best. this gave me 4 great letters which my interviewers often commented about. Be humble and polite and not uptight, they want to know that as an old grad you are able to relate with much younger doctors.
6. Finally Be nice to people you never know who is in a position to help and God rewards good deeds.
I hope this helps someone out there. Though not very active, this forum has been quite useful so felt I should give back. Feel free to send an email if you have more questions.
Scores 21x /23x/ CS/ 22x
YOG: 2009
Had 12 IVs- Internal medicine
Applied to 100 programs
MATCHED!!
Strategies/Advise:
1.Stay focused, avoid negative people, work hard and PRAY hard and believe in yourself.
2.Talk to anyone you meet about helping whether its with externship or with interviews. you will be surprised those that can help. Some of the people who helped me I never met them before.
3.If possible, do an MPH and some INTERESTING research- Most of my interviews were fun, very informal and they were very interested in my research findings.
4. Make sure your application is very clear and detailed,without time gaps.
5. Get as much hands on US clinical exp as possible, even if its short give it your best. this gave me 4 great letters which my interviewers often commented about. Be humble and polite and not uptight, they want to know that as an old grad you are able to relate with much younger doctors.
6. Finally Be nice to people you never know who is in a position to help and God rewards good deeds.
I hope this helps someone out there. Though not very active, this forum has been quite useful so felt I should give back. Feel free to send an email if you have more questions.
Scores 21x /23x/ CS/ 22x
YOG: 2009
Had 12 IVs- Internal medicine
Applied to 100 programs
MATCHED!!