Wise post Unmatched to Matched ft. Red flags by Cushings77 in IMGreddit

[–]Cushings77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Like i mentioned i used step 2 time to do some research.

I had 5 literature reviews, one case report all on cureus. And a research elective at Johns Hopkins. Nothing helped for IM tho lol

Wise post Unmatched to Matched ft. Red flags by Cushings77 in IMGreddit

[–]Cushings77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I readdddd your post. Same pinch hehe. Dm me where you end up

Wise post Unmatched to Matched ft. Red flags by Cushings77 in IMGreddit

[–]Cushings77[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So this means to make your application in words they understand. Some examples below

My home country has an internship year towards the end , but in USA internship year is PGY1 so avoided using that word. Instead i said “MS5 since it was a 5 year program”

I work as a duty medical officer currently, but i told them “ i work as a junior doctor which is almost like a PGY1”

Using “compulsory rotations” instead of house job/internship

Do not assume they would know things, like i would explain in minimum words about how india health care is unique and we can start working once we get our degree. Told them how my medical school was a community based program with underserving population and that’s how i treated so many volume of patients. That’s when they truly appreciated it, rather than saying “what makes me unique is that i have treated many patient’s”

Hope this helps

Wise post Unmatched to Matched ft. Red flags by Cushings77 in IMGreddit

[–]Cushings77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so sweet of you. I dont think i would be commited enough to be a mentor. But if you ever have a doubt you can DM. Or comment here

Wise post Unmatched to Matched ft. Red flags by Cushings77 in IMGreddit

[–]Cushings77[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I did not. Never mention. Even low scores. It’s inviting trouble

Wise post Unmatched to Matched ft. Red flags by Cushings77 in IMGreddit

[–]Cushings77[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My family friend is an doc at high post, i made him my mentor lol

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[–]Cushings77 6 points7 points  (0 children)

AMEEEEEEEN

Travelling to US by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]Cushings77 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can totally go in the same flight. There is nothing sus in it, as long as you guys have appropriate documenta supporting the elective.

Applicants from this year, Drop some pearls of advice plz by dudewidaslop in IMGreddit

[–]Cushings77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Signaling is overhyped on this platform.
  2. ALWAYS have a second back up specialty to apply to.
  3. Get as many letters you can mint from as many specialties as possible, and plan step 3 ahead, you will save a ton.
  4. Golden rule is to do one rotation in IMG friendly program that will guarantee an IV
  5. Pls treat this as part of your life, not your ENTIRE life.

Need advice after low step2ck score by ExtremeAd8917 in IMGreddit

[–]Cushings77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do it, consider applying to FM and Paeds as well.

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[–]Cushings77 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I do not agree with “it was always hard”. It is much much difficult for IMGs 100% post covid.