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mindswapper - 02-20-08 09:37

Dear Meghaww,

Congrats for securing these Obsies. U will have better chances. Do ur best in those programs such that they wud call u for an i/v &/ or give u a good LoR!

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meghaww - 02-20-08 10:08

thanks mindswapper,

I will try my best in these observerships.
any other advice please go ahead and tell me, as i have just one month to prepare for this
thanks again

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meghaww - 02-20-08 10:23

hi mindswapper
i wnated to ask u one more thing
will observership in gen surg help getting residency in obgyn???
thanks

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radhamesramos - 02-20-08 10:36

Dear Meghaww,

First, congratulations on getting these observerships, these are very good opportunities to demonstrate who you really are, and meet important people, and get good LORs, and even a chance to interview and secure a preliminary position.

But you have to be there, it is not the attitude of I cannot do anything, so I won't do nothing, is to be there, and they would yo allow to do stuff, and even invite you for an interview...always happens like that.

If you really are interested in OB/GYN, meet the staff at the hospital, make friends there, and try to give them a couple of hours of your time left from the Surgery Obsie...they don't care if you did an observership in surgery, if they get to know you at your best, they would love to have you there

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mindswapper - 02-20-08 10:43

For Ob/Gyn, those guys shud know u well! These Obsies help u to get to know the faculty and they get to know abt u!

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radhamesramos - 02-20-08 10:53

And OB/Gyn is easier to get than surgery

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meghaww - 02-21-08 05:31

hi,

will take care of what all u told me.
but the problem is mount sinai florida does not have obgyn program
so if i was wondering how to make use of that observership.
since i was interested in both surgery and gyn, i took up this observership in gen surgery
if i write this in my CAF, that i have done surgery obse, will it go against me??? since i plan to apply for both obgyn and prelim surgery.
thanks in advance

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mindswapper - 02-21-08 09:49

No, it will not go against u; coz Surgery & Ob-Gyn are almost complimentary, atleast in India.

But it will be more beneficial to u if u did an Obsie in ObGyn itself for that to have an effect on ur Ob-Gyn chances.

Ur Surgery Obsie will help u better in Surg only!

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meghaww - 02-21-08 10:49

hi mindswapper
thanks for reply
actually i have applied for hurley medical centre in flint michigan for obs prog in obgyn , no reply till now, but everyone are telling me that the area is very unsafe to stay
so i am very confused
what do u say?

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mindswapper - 02-21-08 12:03

U cud ask for a recommended accommodation from the hosp staff itself. They might know better. Plus, will u not accept a residency spot in 'that' unsafe area?

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meghaww - 02-21-08 23:37

i will def take the residency there, if i get it!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

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mindswapper - 02-22-08 08:35

Then why do u hesitate if it is safe or not. Go ahead...

As an IMG, we are not bothered abt the neighborhood; we only want a chance! This is our sad state! The choice is not in our hands!

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radhamesramos - 02-22-08 09:32

A lot of people are taking residency spots in those said unsafe areas, because some AMGs do not want to go there, example DMC; on the other hand, some of the country best hospitals are in very unsafe areas. So, the first thing you have to do is do your homework, and check the transportation system of the area, and see where you can find acommodation that is close to buses that can take you in the morning, and take you back home at night, usually is risky, but believe I've done it in several cities in the U.S, and as long you stay on your way, something rarely happens, almost never

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meghaww - 02-23-08 00:00

ya i got it, what ever u both r telling me
i too feel IMG have to struggle a lot to get residency slots
my first experience was horrible
hope this time i can make it up
i am trying my best
thanks

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meghaww - 02-23-08 00:12

what other tips will u both advice me on gettting into either surgery preliminary or obgyn residency? since i have time till sep i can plan it wisely, if i get to know little on these residency requirements!!!
thanks

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TheOne - 02-23-08 15:11



Be busy!! the observerships and, hopefully, the LORs that you will get will help alot. Cleraing the Steps, including Step 3, is a big plus. Taking courses on ATLS or others will help. Check the American College of Surgeons website to have more ideas on what kinda courses and activities they have.

http://www.facs.org/index.html

Good luck..

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radhamesramos - 02-23-08 17:23

TheOne is right, if you do tose things and get to be known by faculty and staff, your chances are sligthly better than others, besides grades which also help a lot

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adinabratescu - 02-23-08 17:25

who needs help?

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adinabratescu - 02-23-08 17:26

The One do you need help?
I don't
adina

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radhamesramos - 02-23-08 17:27

Everybody here needs help in one form or the other...that is why people log in here, to ask and sometimes to offer help

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adinabratescu - 02-23-08 17:27

right