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[ArchivalUser]

Dear friends,

I am a FMG from France (Indian origin) who has a post graduate degree in Cardiology since 2004.
I passed Step 1 (80) on second attempt and Step 2 CS (pass) on second attempt. I am preparing for Step 2 CK and is going to appear for the test very soon. According to all the experienced and seniors :

1) by which date (latest) ,is it better to take the test so that i will have a chance to match 2009? Can I take it by mid january?

2) Do you think , I should submit my application now (without S2CK results)?
Is it toolate to submit application?

3)As per my status will I get some interviews?

4)Will I get a residency provided that I am little bit old and had steps in 2 attempts with low score on step 1?

Thank you so much

m134

[ArchivalUser]

I hold a green card is applied for citizenship!!

[ArchivalUser]

its too late for this yrs match coz of following reasons-

1. u dnt have ck result, its unlikely to get calls without a ECFMG certi, esply with other scores not being stellar.
2. Attempts and yr of grad is a negative factor.

u do have some plus points-
1. GC
2. Cardiology degree
but i m not sure how much it wud help to negate the other factors..atleast not in this yrs match.

For next yrs match- U shld improve ur cv by-
1. Get some USCE-obship/externship mainly.
2 some US research experience
3. Pass step 3 and have result by sept1st.
4.. Apply on sept 1st.

Hope it helps. Post on MATCH FORUM to get more response to ur query.

[ArchivalUser]

Any advise?