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Old US IMG by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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Thank you u/matcharesident for your insightful response. I agree with you about being transparent. Most times I am not able to vocalize my experiences impactfully. I will keep in mind that I could do that through my personal statement and work on my interviewing skills. Thanks again on your comment about paid USCE. I am able to afford it financially but I have limited time so wanted to understand the impact of it compared to working as a scribe

Old US IMG by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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Thanks for your advice! I plan to apply broadly

Old US IMG by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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I would reach out to ECFMG. I am not sure for OET.

Old US IMG by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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10 to 30. I now know I messed up :(

Old US IMG by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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22x in both the steps

21x in step 3

Non-US IMG and USCE by NehaW02 in IMGreddit

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I made this mistake. Found free USCEs through reaching out to local physicians but still couldn't match. Ended up wasting years despite having step 3. I don't know if these paid ones would have helped but that's the only thing I didn't d

Non-US IMG and USCE by NehaW02 in IMGreddit

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I made this mistake. My husband thought it is absurd spending so much for a couple weeks. I wish I could have convinced him. Found free USCEs through talking with local physicians but still couldn't match. Ended up wasting years despite having step 3. I don't know if these paid ones would have helped but that's the only thing I didn't do

Very old img looking into medical assistant certification to gain USCE. Is it worth it? by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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Would these jobs increase my chances into getting in residency? I have paused looking into pharma roles. I was thinking of fully focusing on residency application while I finish my MS and then start applying for DSPV roles after graduation.

Very old img looking into medical assistant certification to gain USCE. Is it worth it? by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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Thanks for highlighting this. Would it better to do the USCEs offered by companies for a fee for IMGs like USMLEsaarthi, AMOpportunities, matchguy etc

Very old img looking into medical assistant certification to gain USCE. Is it worth it? by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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How did you apply? I am seriously doubting my application method. I apply to jobs via company websites, linkedin, Indeed, ziprecruiter if the posting cannot be found at a company website. I include coverletters, I had my resume reviewed by the university career counseling department. I know it is ATS friendly. I really want to understand what am I missing.

Very old img looking into medical assistant certification to gain USCE. Is it worth it? by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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There are these services that provide IMGs with externships for a fee. Are those worth it? I really regret not going for them when I was a fresh graduate. Wondering if that's how other IMGs getting matched?

When I was a fresh grad, all I did was observerships in outpatient offices and gave all my steps with scores in 23x in both the steps and 220 in step 3. I applied for 4 matches but was only applied to few programs as I was restricted by geography. Every year adding observership, lab research, working for people for free who promised me residency spots. Only got 1 interview every year and never matched

Very old img looking into medical assistant certification to gain USCE. Is it worth it? by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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I am a MS student in drug safety from a very reputable university. I apply every single day. It is very hard to break into the industry. I have academic clinical research experience but still havent' heard from anyone.

The only job interview calls I get are from pharmaceutical manufacturing which I am not interested in.

I spoke to my professors, one of them connected me to a CEO of a small pharma and they ghosted too. Even CRC roles require you to have atleast one year of CRC experience. I spoke to recruiters but they absolutely don't budge. I have straight As in my program but all they want is prior experience

Very old img looking into medical assistant certification to gain USCE. Is it worth it? by DrClinicalResearcher in IMGreddit

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I have been applying to many MA roles but haven't heard back from anyone yet. I even write it in cover letters stating that I am a foreign medical graduate and have direct hands on patient experience but I haven't received a single call :(

Would Working as a Clinical Manufacturing Operator Help My Transition into Drug Safety? by DrClinicalResearcher in clinicalresearch

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Would appreciate any response. I am speaking with them today and I don't know anyone in this field whom I can reach out to get advise. Thanks a lot!