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Please Advise On My Chances in Surg. Res
mariano231 - 08-27-10 10:44
Please guys I need some advice
Step 1 89/216
Step 2 CK 99/263
Step 2 CS passed
ECFMG certified.
Step 3 99/245
All exams cleared in first attempt.
Graduated in 2007.
Some clinical experience(observership)
1.What are my chances in general surgery?
2. Is a good idea to apply to both tracks(preliminary and categorical) in the same program?
3. If I get an interview, will they tell for which(cat or prelim)?
I'd really appreciate any input.
mariano231 - 08-27-10 10:44
Please guys I need some advice
Step 1 89/216
Step 2 CK 99/263
Step 2 CS passed
ECFMG certified.
Step 3 99/245
All exams cleared in first attempt.
Graduated in 2007.
Some clinical experience(observership)
1.What are my chances in general surgery?
2. Is a good idea to apply to both tracks(preliminary and categorical) in the same program?
3. If I get an interview, will they tell for which(cat or prelim)?
I'd really appreciate any input.
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Re: Please Advise On My Chances in Surg. adonis123 - 09-04-10 01:49 
posted by mariano231 on 08-27-10 10:44
Please guys I need some advice
Step 1 89/216
Step 2 CK 99/263
Step 2 CS passed
ECFMG certified.
Step 3 99/245
All exams cleared in first attempt.
Graduated in 2007.
Some clinical experience(observership)
1.What are my chances in general surgery?
2. Is a good idea to apply to both tracks(preliminary and categorical) in the same program?
3. If I get an interview, will they tell for which(cat or prelim)?
I'd really appreciate any input.
Please guys I need some advice
Step 1 89/216
Step 2 CK 99/263
Step 2 CS passed
ECFMG certified.
Step 3 99/245
All exams cleared in first attempt.
Graduated in 2007.
Some clinical experience(observership)
1.What are my chances in general surgery?
2. Is a good idea to apply to both tracks(preliminary and categorical) in the same program?
3. If I get an interview, will they tell for which(cat or prelim)?
I'd really appreciate any input.
Yur credentials r just fine.
U have a fine chances,but,off course,u know none can predict anyone's chances as it depends on a various other factors also.
It is not a good idea to apply to preliminary and categorical positions at the same program,because one applies to preliminary positions in order to later go for a different specialty or they may think that u r using it as a back-up.
They won't ask u about that if u donot apply to both tracks.
Apply only to a categorical track at a single program.
Good Luck!
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Re: Please Advise On My Chances in Surg. bingousmle - 09-19-10 11:51 i think your chances for surgery are bright. because your score on step2 and 3 is awesome and step one score is also decent.. how many programs have you applied to?
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