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Need Advice
sisighand - 08-24-10 10:23
I am FMG with OB_GYN experience. I am ecfmg certify. I am us citizen. I apply 2 times for residency but I didnot get any interview .The problem is I gratuated 14 years ago . I passed USMLE exam first attampt 80, 78 , I passed CS first attampt too. I observed 2 different doctor office. I did reseach with 2 different doctors.
Now tell me what the best to do: Should I take step3 exam ,or start to read GRE and begin from first step. I realy need some advices.
Thanks
sisighand - 08-24-10 10:23
I am FMG with OB_GYN experience. I am ecfmg certify. I am us citizen. I apply 2 times for residency but I didnot get any interview .The problem is I gratuated 14 years ago . I passed USMLE exam first attampt 80, 78 , I passed CS first attampt too. I observed 2 different doctor office. I did reseach with 2 different doctors.
Now tell me what the best to do: Should I take step3 exam ,or start to read GRE and begin from first step. I realy need some advices.
Thanks
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Re: Need Advice adonis123 - 08-25-10 08:53 
posted by sisighand on 08-24-10 10:23
I am FMG with OB_GYN experience. I am ecfmg certify. I am us citizen. I apply 2 times for residency but I didnot get any interview .The problem is I gratuated 14 years ago . I passed USMLE exam first attampt 80, 78 , I passed CS first attampt too. I observed 2 different doctor office. I did reseach with 2 different doctors.
Now tell me what the best to do: Should I take step3 exam ,or start to read GRE and begin from first step. I realy need some advices.
Thanks
I am FMG with OB_GYN experience. I am ecfmg certify. I am us citizen. I apply 2 times for residency but I didnot get any interview .The problem is I gratuated 14 years ago . I passed USMLE exam first attampt 80, 78 , I passed CS first attampt too. I observed 2 different doctor office. I did reseach with 2 different doctors.
Now tell me what the best to do: Should I take step3 exam ,or start to read GRE and begin from first step. I realy need some advices.
Thanks
The average scores of IMGs who matched into OB and Gyn in 2009 were around 215 on both the steps 1 and 2CK.
Things in yur favour r:
1Being a US citizen
2.Research Experience.
3.First Attempt Passes
4.Ob and Gyn Experience/Observerships
Things against u:
1.14 Years Have Elapsed Since Graduation(Most Adverse Factor)
2. Scores less than 215
Doing Step-3 won't have a really drastic effect,but still it is better to take it if u feel confident of doing very well on it.
If u wanna change the line then u can go for GRE.Do u wanna do MPH or Phd?
I think side by side u shud also keep applying to the programs.Do u ahve research publications?That wud help as well.Do u ahve US LORs?Why donot u search for an Ob&Gyn externship in some US hospital?
Why do not u apply to Family Medicine?U can do further training in Ob and Gyn after completing FM residency.
Good Luck!
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Re: Need Advice
sisighand - 08-25-10 22:54 Thanks for your advice .
I applied for Family medicine and psychiatry too but I didnot get any interview. I tried to find externship but I didnot find any .
I realy donot want to lose what I studied before.
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Re: Need Advice adonis123 - 08-26-10 02:09 posted by sisighand on 08-25-10 22:54
Thanks for your advice .
I applied for Family medicine and psychiatry too but I didnot get any interview. I tried to find externship but I didnot find any .
I realy donot want to lose what I studied before.
Thanks for your advice .
I applied for Family medicine and psychiatry too but I didnot get any interview. I tried to find externship but I didnot find any .
I realy donot want to lose what I studied before.
Ye, apply to FM and Psych again.Do u have any experience in Psych.Do u ahve any LORs in Psych.
Look again for some externship and build contacts at that program.If u r able to do so then u can get into FM or Psych.
It is the number of years elapsed since yur graduation which r causing u problems.
Best of Luck!
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Re: Need Advice allswell - 08-26-10 15:13 why dont you try US ARMY RESIDENCY PROGRAMME in FAMILY PRACTICE.Since you are a US Citizen you can become an officer.good pay,health care benefits,good joining bonus and all other benefits for u as well as ur family.but only thing is that you should be able to pass the army physical fitness test.if u need some more information contact a US Army Health care recruiter or just reply me
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Re: Need Advice adonis123 - 08-27-10 05:01 posted by allswell on 08-26-10 15:13
why dont you try US ARMY RESIDENCY PROGRAMME in FAMILY PRACTICE.Since you are a US Citizen you can become an officer.good pay,health care benefits,good joining bonus and all other benefits for u as well as ur family.but only thing is that you should be able to pass the army physical fitness test.if u need some more information contact a US Army Health care recruiter or just reply me
why dont you try US ARMY RESIDENCY PROGRAMME in FAMILY PRACTICE.Since you are a US Citizen you can become an officer.good pay,health care benefits,good joining bonus and all other benefits for u as well as ur family.but only thing is that you should be able to pass the army physical fitness test.if u need some more information contact a US Army Health care recruiter or just reply me
Ye, good suggestion if she desires to serve in the Army!
Good Luck!
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