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Value of Doing Research n Attending CMEs
taran87 - 02-03-10 09:27
Hi..... I m doing internship now. Wanna know how much it helps doing research , attending conferences n CMEs during Internship..
taran87 - 02-03-10 09:27
Hi..... I m doing internship now. Wanna know how much it helps doing research , attending conferences n CMEs during Internship..
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Re: Value of Doing Research n Attending
adonis123 - 02-03-10 11:40 
posted by taran87 on 02-03-10 09:27
Hi..... I m doing internship now. Wanna know how much it helps doing research , attending conferences n CMEs during Internship..
Hi..... I m doing internship now. Wanna know how much it helps doing research , attending conferences n CMEs during Internship..
Research helps,and more so when accompanied by publications.
US Research experience is certainly of immense value.
Attending CMEs is off course better than nothing.
Good Luck!
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Re: Value of Doing Research n Attending
taran87 - 02-10-10 12:18 Hi.... wanna know about online CMEs.. do they value more than other we attend live?
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Re: Value of Doing Research n Attending mtniharika - 02-11-10 02:04 yeah i have the same doubt.do online cme's have any use.it might be better than nothing,but is it worth for usmle?
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Re: Value of Doing Research n Attending adonis123 - 02-11-10 03:35 posted by mtniharika on 02-11-10 02:04
yeah i have the same doubt.do online cme's have any use.it might be better than nothing,but is it worth for usmle?
yeah i have the same doubt.do online cme's have any use.it might be better than nothing,but is it worth for usmle?
In my opinion,attending CMEs will not have any significant effect on one's credentials.Attending CME's whether live or online may show that one has remained updated of the recent trends in medicine,but it is ,after all, a passive participation.Residency Program Directors want residency applicants to be actively involved in the management of patients or any clinical or basic science research.
About attending CMEs live or online I donot think it matters so much because one either way gets the alloted credits for that particular CME.
Good Luck!
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Re: Value of Doing Research n Attending taran87 - 02-11-10 07:01 so wat u suggest shd i go 4 online CMEs? or its wastage of time? do they ve any value when we apply 4 clerkship?
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Re: Value of Doing Research n Attending adonis123 - 02-11-10 12:55 posted by taran87 on 02-11-10 07:01
so wat u suggest shd i go 4 online CMEs? or its wastage of time? do they ve any value when we apply 4 clerkship?
so wat u suggest shd i go 4 online CMEs? or its wastage of time? do they ve any value when we apply 4 clerkship?
One does not need to earn any CME credits in order to apply for any clerckships or electives.Some hospitals may require u to pass TOEFL prior to applying for a clerckship.
One cannot outrightly say that CMEs r a total waste,but with regards to applying to residencies and clerckships they r not of any significant help.
U shud presently concentrate on other important things,CMEs can be done anytime.
Good Luck!
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