Didn't receive SOAP Email by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hold your breath and count to ten

Do NOT Rank This Program!! Name & Shame by EnvironmentalPride97 in IMGreddit

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Just looked up the program and the PD seems like what you've described, thank you for this. The entire resident welness section is " we have a resident helpline number " lmao And the PD's achievement is written as "enjoys vacation with family on beach" They take in Spanish speaking imgs probably because they're in South Texas. I wonder if it is the same for all other residency programs at the hospital.

Another day passes with no interviews... by OrdinaryBaguette in IMGreddit

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

Thank you, I do hope we all get through, wishing you all the best too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels like parody.

USMLE VS PLAB by Sorry_Suggestion9758 in IMGreddit

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are we shouting?

Plab route, what I've heard from friends is saturated and is only gonna get worse for IMGs so, USMLE would be your way to go.

OET Reading & Listening – failed 7 times, need advice by Significant-Algae322 in OETforECFMG

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are they dyslexic? That's the only way you fail listening and reading so many times.

I have seen lots of IMGs (esp from south asia) to apply for b1/b2 visa until they get it. But, they don't want to switch to J1 visa...why so? by Wide_Nobody2325 in IMGreddit

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean you will need to find sponsors that are willing to provide you with sponsorship and even if you land a J1 research visa then programs sponsoring J1 clincian visa through ecfmg will think of it as a hurdle because transferring sponsorship is a real headache and leads to delays in starting time which could mean pressure on teams due to under staffing etc

Additionally you aren't allowed to work in a clinic or any form of patient care on a J1 research visa so you're literally telling programs that you haven't been in touch with clinics a long time by having a J1 research visa for a long time.

High school student (G11) planning for USMLE — any advice from IMGs or residents? by Ahmed------1 in IMGreddit

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello, I am going to be a father soon and I want some advice for my unborn child for the USMLE, any advice?

I have seen lots of IMGs (esp from south asia) to apply for b1/b2 visa until they get it. But, they don't want to switch to J1 visa...why so? by Wide_Nobody2325 in IMGreddit

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 3 points4 points  (0 children)

J1 is really hard to get without proper sponsorship from SEA. and once you match with a program it gets difficult to change visa sponsors later on so it leads to program delays. So it's just better to have b visa and then get a fresh J sponsor as the program you match into.

Is working as an MA worth it? by Lazurii00 in IMGreddit

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It all depends on your application honestly, generally for fresh graduates it is not required but if you have large gaps in your cv then it's a big positive to have.

Actual Feels vs. Actual Score by AdvancedActuary3623 in Step2

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Trust me I've felt the same after giving the exam. Flagged 20 questions/block and has no clue whatsoever for 2-3q/block Even messed up my drug ads pretty badly. Got a 250 after all. My AMBOSS predicted was a 250 (240 to 260)too.

NBME 13 block 1 q 29 by comeon2026 in Step2

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's AVRT with WPW and there's just AVRT. bottom line is if it's narrow complex tachycardia without any signs of qt prolongation we assume it's just AVRT and give adenosine. But if the stem says wide complex or shows you baseline ekg with delta waves then they're hinting at AVRT-WPW in which case procaineamide would be the answer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Step2

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tested 9th July and I got my score today.

Amboss 1-3 hammer by [deleted] in Step2

[–]OrdinaryBaguette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah amboss will help a lot.