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Willl Observerships Help ?
hatsoff - 05-18-10 17:34
wil doing rotations externship or observership before cs help? ma exam is on july 8th,,i wana knw if doin nyof the previous mentionded wil help me in cs? n if it does how to apply fr thm whts the procedure n all?? n also i jus wantd to make sure whether doin all those mentioned above's allowed on visitor's visa?
hatsoff - 05-18-10 17:34
wil doing rotations externship or observership before cs help? ma exam is on july 8th,,i wana knw if doin nyof the previous mentionded wil help me in cs? n if it does how to apply fr thm whts the procedure n all?? n also i jus wantd to make sure whether doin all those mentioned above's allowed on visitor's visa?
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Re: Willl Observerships Help ? adonis123 - 05-19-10 00:03 
posted by hatsoff on 05-18-10 17:34
wil doing rotations externship or observership before cs help? ma exam is on july 8th,,i wana knw if doin nyof the previous mentionded wil help me in cs? n if it does how to apply fr thm whts the procedure n all?? n also i jus wantd to make sure whether doin all those mentioned above's allowed on visitor's visa?
wil doing rotations externship or observership before cs help? ma exam is on july 8th,,i wana knw if doin nyof the previous mentionded wil help me in cs? n if it does how to apply fr thm whts the procedure n all?? n also i jus wantd to make sure whether doin all those mentioned above's allowed on visitor's visa?
Yes, they will help u to understand the US healthcare system and doctor-patient communication.
But, the best strategy to prepare for Step-2CS is to practice with live practice partners and practce all the case scenarios in the First Aid and USMLE World Step-2CS course.
Yes, u can do them on a visitor visa.
U need to apply to the various hospitals which offer observerships/externships in the US.Here is a list of them:
http://www.usmletomd.com/usce/
Good Luck!
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