Chances -

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Rob

Hi, I would be grateful if anyone with more experience of the system than me could let me know my chances of securing a residency position in the USA. I'm a British citizen and have just completed my medical degree here in England. My scores are-
1. Step 1- 75 (not good I know)
2. Step 2, got the result today, 83

I know I have to clear CSA and TOEFL to get my certificate. I'm not interested in the competitive residencies- but would definitely like to stay in the USA if I do decide to come for training (H1B visa preferably). What are my chances??

Also, if I go on a J1 visa, and say do family practice, I know that I can come straight back to the UK and still do well, but could I still also say move to Canada or Australia with US qualifications??

Would be extremely grateful for any replies please.....

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Harpal

Sorry Rob but low scores will be likely affect yoyu badly. With so much competition, I doubt much chance of securing position in us. At least u come from decent country in first place, unlike most people in this forum. But try anyway brother

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BrazDoc

Your scores are about average for a fmg. If you consider the statistics that almost 50% of fmg´s get a residency program every year, that you´re from England (better yet if from a good school and have good grades/research experience), that you´re a native english speaker, and that you are not going for a competitive specialty, I would say your chances are better than most fmg´s. Can´t tell you about Canada and Australia.
Best of luck

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Rob

Thanx a lot Braz doc- makes me feel a little better after the first reply!!!

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VM

Hi
I had a friend who with scores of 75 and 80 matched in an Internal Medicine program with a H1B. Being a British Citizen is an advantage. So make sure u prepare a good application(good LORs, Statement, CV) and apply to places like New York, New Jersey, Chicago(also apply to some of the places you like, u never know if they call you). Once you are called for thre interview, then the scores are not so important.
So I think u don't need to worry. You will definitely match in IM, Peds, Psych, FP.
All the best.
Ignore the jerks who discourage you.
VM

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Rob

Thanks again- I REALLY appreciate the help. That first reply was a bit dicouraging, but maybe the guy had had a bad experience sure he isn't a jerk!!