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what are my chances????need HELP
ask_question - 01-07-08 13:01
hi
I'm an IMG,US citizen graduated in 2004.my credentials are 75/76/CS pass 2nd attempt.got 3 US LOR's,4 months USCE.have applied to 2008 match but so far no calls.what are my chances????/
ask_question - 01-07-08 13:01
hi
I'm an IMG,US citizen graduated in 2004.my credentials are 75/76/CS pass 2nd attempt.got 3 US LOR's,4 months USCE.have applied to 2008 match but so far no calls.what are my chances????/
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Re: what are my chances????need HELP TheOne - 01-07-08 14:53 You have a fair/good chance through the scramble.
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Re: what are my chances????need HELP InSitu - 01-07-08 15:14 the scramble is tough for all but i think anything can happen
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Re: what are my chances????need HELP mindswapper - 01-07-08 23:34 Nobody can never say what somebody's chances wud be - honestly.
But... Miracles do happen!
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Re: what are my chances????need HELP radhamesramos - 01-08-08 09:35 Be positive, but to tell you the truth, every year scramble positions are getting more scarce. I tell you this, because I have gone through the scramble two years in a row (2006 & 2007). Sorry, three, I went also in 2005. And positions are getting less and less, we do not know this year. Last year it was affected by a lot of Community program giving more than 30% of their positions outside the Match, thus reducing their Match quota (and hence the scramble positions). And the ever growinng number of Medical Schools, and USMGs make it each year more difficult for us.
But do not dismay, miracles happen. And if this is your year, this will be
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