Re: need to know of their credibility
radhamesramos - 07-22-08 19:31

Don't know that specific service, but to tell you the truth, I don't believe in places that offer you an externship when the most they can get you is an observership base in an office...I don't know these guys, but that is the impression I've had of these programs

Re: need to know of their credibility
sackatdoc - 07-23-08 13:20

Thanks radhamesramos,you told me both these things before also,but my problem is i have 1 month that i have to utilise,so just want to do something,and not just sit idle.coz if i do that i am sure i wont make it,if i do something, i still can expect things looking up

Re: need to know of their credibility
radhamesramos - 07-23-08 16:41

ok, if you are willing to run the risk, do it! idle time is not good either

Re: need to know of their credibility
meghaww - 07-23-08 19:59

i have heard of GMC GROUP
it costs like 4000 $ for a month
they help for personal statement and other stuff too
but i am not very sure of the credibility
i feel its a bit risky again to go for such services
u can find out the details though!!!!!

Re: need to know of their credibility
sackatdoc - 07-24-08 05:13

thank you so much i'll find out more and ready to take the risk, by not putting all my efforts and studying hard,i have landed myself in this situation i better pay for that blunder as well,I will face the consequences....

Re: need to know of their credibility
radhamesramos - 07-24-08 21:03

without using those services I spent around 25k in all it took since i took the first exam till i was matched...so, think better before spending

Re: need to know of their credibility
sackatdoc - 07-25-08 04:11

25 grands is whooping!!!!where did all this money go,are you sure you were not in America's best hotels holidaying while looking for residency.JK

Re: need to know of their credibility
radhamesramos - 07-25-08 20:50

I meant in all the process, since i paid for the exams to the moment I paid for the ERAS application (3 times)...so it went roughly around 25k

Re: need to know of their credibility
sackatdoc - 07-26-08 03:22

YES radhamesramos, this is the kind of cash, i think everybody has to shellout 5grands+/_ so i must get ready as well.Thanks

Re: need to know of their credibility
meghaww - 07-27-08 09:12

it is expensive ya i agree
but sackatdoc u can still find the info and go for it
be sure about the service u r taking
i have few e mails from imgprep group
i dont know how true it is

Re: need to know of their credibility
sackatdoc - 07-27-08 11:20

what are the mails telling?imgprep??you told me about GMC but it involves lot of time to give out position so not suiting,i want something starting in 15 days.

Re: need to know of their credibility
meghaww - 07-27-08 12:37

contact imgprep
they will give u in 2 weeks time
u can see the website
i am not sure of the genuinity of it
but if u insist u can try and call them
and find out completely and then go for it

Re: need to know of their credibility
InSitu - 07-27-08 13:02

DO NOT USE ANY EXTERNSHIP SERVICES UNLESS YOU LOOK FOR THESE:

1. Their BBB record
2. Ask to speak with at least 10 previous customers whom are not from same local area. Some of these guys pay thier relatives for testimonials
3. look for thier registration on whois.net and look if the website is blocked or made private. DO NO USE SERVICES that block thier contact or those made private (proxy).
4. Look for a local phone number and local address. Many of these services are run from a basement and you can never locate them.

Do you part and take recommendations only from people you trust. Externship services are expensive, be careful.

GL

Re: need to know of their credibility
sackatdoc - 07-27-08 14:29

hey man you re back to save, mr man with a plan!!!why you jus vanish in thin air,bad time real bad tmes, i'm desperate to utilize my month stay in US but now you are telling this checklist,what do i do,i am totally naive and new to all this,i am no computer wizard to be able to detect the things you've told, so what am i left with----nothing same earlier as before nothing.

Re: need to know of their credibility
cheryl - 07-30-08 11:29

I saw this FMGaffordable site and i plan to enroll in there program, I emailed dr M something (i cant remember her name),she's the head, and she ask me to call her so I will know where to sent the money and it will cost me $4500...but luckily, while browsing the internet,I read the this Dr M was sued, something about money that she stole... BE CAREFULL...:)

Re: need to know of their credibility
sackatdoc - 07-30-08 12:46

thank you for saving me from big trouble i was getting myself in.

Re: need to know of their credibility
imgprep - 10-07-11 13:59

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