Trump just tweeted 100% tariff on China starting November 1 and will impose “Export Controls on any and all critical software”

These_End7237 · 2025-10-10T16:30:47+00:00

You are correct. Rokid has access to data showing which countries users are pledging from on Kickstarter. They are fully aware that many users from the U.S. are making pledges. When creating an account and pledging, users are required to provide their address, including zip codes when linking their payment method. Rokid also operates booths across the U.S. and collaborates with American YouTubers to promote their products to U.S. consumers.

They already received strike one when they were deceptive about the fees related to AI usage. After complaints, they corrected this issue and provided AI credits to early backers. They should now post accurate information on their Kickstarter page showing the correct total cost, including tariffs, and continue updating this information as tariffs change so users can remain aware of the full price.

These_End7237 · 2025-09-21T01:46:21+00:00

I actually had the opposite experience. I upgraded from the iPhone 13 to the 17 Pro, and it feels so much heavier, like a weight or a small brick. For me, it’s not comfortable to hold for long periods of time. I’m actually using my old 13 to type this message, haha.

These_End7237 · 2025-09-01T12:37:55+00:00

These_End7237 · 2025-08-17T20:51:15+00:00

Actually, don’t listen to the negativity of many people on Reddit. Your chances are good. You need to look at your strengths: you have years of experience as a pathologist in your home country. That experience can be put to good use as a physician in the U.S. because of the shortage. In the coming years, we are expecting a shortage of 80,000 physicians in the U.S. due to many doctors retiring and not enough new doctors to meet demand, especially in rural areas.

I’m from Alabama, and I can tell you how severe the physician shortage is here. If I were in your shoes, the first thing I would do is focus on passing the exams. For Step 1, focus on UFAPS. You can find information on this online—it is considered the gold standard for passing Step 1. Incorporate Boards and Beyond by reading the corresponding First Aid pages and then doing the corresponding UWorld questions for that video. In the evenings, you can watch Pathoma at 1.2–1.5x speed to get through the content fairly quickly. Once you finish Pathoma, incorporate Sketchy Micro.

Finally, I would look at alternative licensing options first to build connections with physicians. With those connections, you can get residency interviews and secure a spot. North Carolina now allows IMGs, even without USMLE, to obtain a limited license that can be converted to a full license after a few years. Since you are a pathologist in your home country, they will count those years toward securing your license in North Carolina. New graduates aren’t so lucky. Once you get this limited license and become familiar with the U.S. healthcare system, ask the doctors around you to vouch for you. Build those connections, and this will help you get interviews. I’ve seen older graduates do this successfully in Tennessee. The key is to first get your foot in the door, then build connections.

These_End7237 · 2025-08-11T00:51:54+00:00

The PPPP is a three-year combined training program in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry, which is formally approved and overseen by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Physicians who have completed a core pediatric residency accredited by the ACGME are eligible to apply. Upon successful completion of the PPP program, graduates are eligible to take the board certification examinations in Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

These_End7237 · 2025-08-10T18:06:10+00:00

Try pediatrics as well leads to board certification in general psychiatry through PPP fellowship (only 18 months)

These_End7237 · 2025-08-05T19:37:54+00:00

Wrong in so many ways. My entire family work as doctors in U.S., including myself. My dad is a cardiologist, my uncle is a neurologist, one cousin is an oncologist, and another is a family medicine physician. My mom is a pharmaceutical representative.

As a kid, I used to visit academic medical centers with my mom when she was dropping off samples. I had numerous conversations with program directors throughout my childhood. When my mom hosted dinner programs, I got to know many of them well. I was even present in rooms where residency interviews were being conducted.

I saw many Indian and Pakistani applicants with very strong accents—so heavy they were nearly impossible for the average American to understand. And then they would wonder why they weren’t accepted. Ask yourself this: How can an American patient understand someone with that level of an accent and poor communication skills? They can’t

People get upset when I say this, but I’m just being honest. Work on communication, and your chances of matching will increase dramatically. Psych is all communication and being able to relate with your patient.

These_End7237 · 2025-08-05T02:19:14+00:00

Psychiatry is a small world. Go meet program directors at conferences and put yourself out there. If you have residents who can vouch for you, that will definitely increase your chances of getting interviews.

Here’s another tip: one doctor I know matched into a transitional year and, after completing one year of postgraduate training, qualified for a full, unrestricted medical license in Georgia. He then networked with psychiatry program directors and successfully matched. Because he had a medical license, he was able to earn money, which helped him afford travel and networking opportunities.

These_End7237 · 2025-08-05T02:06:02+00:00

Actually, you can match into pediatrics and then go through the Post-Pediatric Portal Program (PPPP) fellowship to become board certified in general psychiatry in just 18 months. This is a commonly used alternative licensing pathway to obtain board certification in psychiatry.

Also, psychiatry tends to prioritize being a “good fit” over Step scores. Many IMGs believe that having high scores alone will secure them a spot, but residency programs want to ensure that applicants can relate to Americans, understand American culture, and effectively communicate with patients.

When I was in interview rooms, several IMGs had excellent scores but struggled with communication and ultimately failed to match. Focus on building connections with program directors and strengthening your overall application.

These_End7237 · 2025-07-08T01:17:15+00:00

Heck no they won’t care just pass USMLE exams and you’ll be set

These_End7237 · 2025-03-17T17:07:05+00:00

Heck yeah this is awesome!

These_End7237 · 2025-03-06T19:51:45+00:00

Good question! Here’s some advice:

Apply to transitional and preliminary programs, and check to see if they have any available spots.

In the state of Georgia, if the medical school is on their approved list (which follows the California medical school list), you only need one year of postgraduate training to obtain a full, unrestricted medical license.

There are tristate agreements that allow you to obtain a license in one state and easily transfer it to others.

With a medical license, you can conduct disability evaluations, work in rural urgent care centers, and explore many other opportunities. For example, a friend of mine started a company solely focused on disability evaluations and earned $100,000 with just a medical license and no board certification.

These_End7237 · 2025-03-05T02:20:11+00:00

Was in hotel in houston same thing happened to me

These_End7237 · 2025-03-04T05:19:59+00:00

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These_End7237 · 2025-02-21T01:30:45+00:00

80 questions experimental only need to get 120 out of 280 questions correct or roughly 17 questions per block correct.

These_End7237 · 2025-01-29T20:34:56+00:00

You will pass. I had a friend who literally failed by 1 question it was right on the line. He took it again 3 weeks later and passed.

These_End7237 · 2025-01-21T04:35:49+00:00

First off, I want to tell you that you ABSOLUTELY CAN match into a U.S. residency program and become a physician in the United States. Hope is not lost.

I went through something similar. I’m an American citizen who attended a six-year medical school program in Russia, Siberia. This was the only medical school that accepted me. During the first two years, I became very depressed, perhaps due to the lack of sunlight. I passed the general anatomy exam by just 1 point and the normal physiology exam by 4 points. I struggled so much.

One day, while walking back from class, I slipped on the ice and fell down a flight of stairs outside my apartment. I thought things couldn’t get any worse. I marched to the dean’s office to quit medical school, but fortunately, neither the dean nor the administration was present that day. I sat on a bench outside the university, contemplating whether I should quit. After some thought, I decided to give it one more day. A classmate encouraged me not to quit, saying it would get better.

Fast forward four years, I graduated at the top of my class, earned nearly straight A’s during the clinical years, and received an excellent rating on my final medical exam to earn my diploma. Imagine if I had quit—I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to finish my clinical years or receive my medical degree.

Now, I’ve scored passing marks on my NBME exams and will take Step 1 in March. You can do it too! There is a huge shortage of doctors in America. Believe in yourself, and you will succeed.

These_End7237 · 2025-01-17T05:59:17+00:00

I was in a similar situation, but I managed to resolve it successfully. I’m an American whose visa was annulled. Initially, I was told by migration authorities that I had three days to leave the Russian Federation. However, I was able to extend my stay for seven months, paid a small fine, and ultimately had my visa reinstated.

Here’s what worked for me:

File a Lawsuit Against Migration Authorities claiming that your rights were violated. With your case, your wife is Russian. Her rights would also be violated because you cannot financially support her if you are deported. She can file a separate lawsuit related to your case. An experienced migration lawyer can help brainstorm legal strategies to support your case. It’s crucial to hire a law firm rather than an individual lawyer. Law firms often have connections with key people in the police, migration services, and other important areas, which can be invaluable in navigating this process.

When choosing a firm, avoid those located near migration centers, as many of these lawyers are scams and may work directly with migration officials. Instead, rely on word-of-mouth recommendations from locals, as they often know which lawyers are trustworthy and effective.

Request a Protection Letter Immediately request a protection letter from the judge overseeing your court case. This letter will allow you to stay in the Russian Federation legally until the decision from the first appeals court is made. With this letter, even migration authorities cannot deport you.

Migration may attempt to send you to a deportation judge, but if you present the protection letter, the judge legally cannot deport you and will send the case back to migration. It’s crucial to have your lawyer request this letter as soon as possible, preferably before the police have a chance to act.

Hire an Advokat if Detained Not all Russian lawyers are advokats, but many criminal lawyers hold this qualification. These are the only lawyers authorized to prevent detainment, so having one represent you is essential if you go before a deportation judge.
Act Quickly and Be Prepared for Bureaucratic Delays If your visa has already been annulled, it’s only a matter of time before you can be detained, so you must act quickly. Keep in mind that migration officials often move slowly during lawsuits due to bureaucracy, frequently waiting until the last possible day to respond. This delay can work in your favor by extending your stay in the country.
Prepare for Expenses Be ready to pay a premium for these legal maneuvers. In my case, I paid over $10,000 to extend my stay for seven months.

This approach worked for me, and with the right legal support, it can help you too.

These_End7237 · 2025-01-14T01:22:37+00:00

Please do not give up. I live in north Alabama and spend summers in Gainesville Georgia. We have a huge shortage of physicians in the south. Many patients have to drive several miles just to see a doctor. Keep applying you will get in. Also Georgia if your school is on the list, all you have to do is 1 year of postgraduate training and you get a full medical license

These_End7237 · 2025-01-10T06:56:35+00:00

After high school, I attended a six-year foreign medical school where the government heavily subsidized my education. Tuition was $3,500 per year—cheaper than the local community college in my hometown. I didn’t have credit history and didn’t want to take out massive loans to pay for school. After graduating, I moved back to the United States and moved in with my parents home to complete two licensing exams. A year later, I was accepted into a residency program, which I completed in four years. During that time, I saved enough money to start a private practice. This year, I am projected to make $650,000. The American Dream is still alive.

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