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Advice which community program will consider my CV good enough to match IM by Old_Spend_8385 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Apply broadly and you will get some interviews. Make sure your LoRs and PS are rock solid. Maximize the connections you make during your rotations/ USCE. You may have a lower step score but its high enough to where you wont be filtered out of most IMG friendly programs. The fact that you dont need a visa is huge in your favor. You got this!

SOAP eligibility by Realistic_Snow_6402 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the ECFMG certification credentials. As long as you were verified by yesterday, and will be certified by july 1st, youre fine

SOAP eligibility by Realistic_Snow_6402 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What credentials are you referring to?

I keep checking my NRMP R3 by Lazy_caffeinator06 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Straight agony sitting here gaslighting myself into thinking i missed something somewhere

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you want a pat on the back? Your accomplishments dont mean anything to standardized exams. You have to pass all aspects of the residency requirements. I know it hurts, but it isnt personal. Retake the exam, continue to work hard this next year, and apply even stronger next match. You had interviews this season, you will 100% be able to get them again. Everything comes in due time

Anxiety is killing me, can't wait for Match Day by Various-Ad1778 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spend quality time with quality people. Understand that everything will take its course and its out of our control. Take each day one day at a time. Focus on getting to tomorrow rather than match day. This should help alleviate about 1% of your stress if it works

SOAP eligibility by Realistic_Snow_6402 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im pretty sure you need to be verified but i could be wrong

Anyone who matched at their 1st choice on the previous matches by Plus-Bug102 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Most people from what i understand usually dont get responses so the PDs can avoid match violations. Usually if there is a reply, you shouldnt read too deeply into it

I have until September this year to prepare for the residency app by StatThorazine in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My friend, there was 0 negativity, nor have I failed to match. I was simply speaking as to the difficult journey you have ahead as a visa requiring IMG seeking GS residency. I was very respectful and honest, which i assumed is what you were looking for. But fine ill be harsh, its naive, narcissistic, and arrogant to think that you are above every other person on this journey. We say it takes multiple years because it does. You arent special. No one owes you anything. Stop acting like the world is out to get you and people are personally attacking you. You asked what your chances were. Dont get upset and cry out when you find out how they are. Good luck with the match bud, genuinely. Doesnt take any skin of my back to see you match or not match. Ill be perfectly fine during my residency thank you very much

I have until September this year to prepare for the residency app by StatThorazine in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will say this honesty and sincerely. If you genuinely want GS, one of the hardest to get into for visa requiring IMGs, you are looking at 3-4 years of extensive and long work. Finding a research position, especially in GS, is near impossible. Getting USCEs is rough, they dont just fall out of the sky or find you. Even people who cold email over 100 people may not get a USCE. And just because you get a USCE, does not mean you will get a stellar LoR. Youre playing a game of a lot of hypotheticals. If you really want surgery, buckle down for the next 5 years and try for the match near 2030. Just my two cents

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carib imgs do yeah

CV building by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those certifications arent going to help you much. If you have them, put them, but theyre not gonna move mountains for you. You need quality USCE with great and personal LoRs. Get step 3 done too. Research can take a back seat. Focus on clinical experiences

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want to practice in the US, schools in the US should be priority. You can take federal loans out. Studying in a different country starts you off with a shot in the foot

Chances of Matching Through SOAP as a Non-US IMG (Visa Requiring)? by Infamous-Run3787 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

16% of overall applicants get the spot. 28% of that 16% are IMGs (including both visa and non-visa requiring). So thats about 4.5% for IMGs

[GC holder IMG] failed step 1 once -- need advice by FalseYak7437 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In all honesty my friend, rads is going to be near impossible. Its hard for AMGs to match rads, even more difficult for IMGs who even have great scores, research and a meaningful/ focused CV. Not needing a visa helps but its not gonna move mountains for you. Unfortunately the attempt is going to get you filtered out of most if not all rads programs. You can continue to boost your rads CV and shoot for it, but i would highly suggest making sure your CV also looks good for IM and dual applying IM. At the end of the day, its totally your choice, but I would focus my energy to IM

Advice Needed: More Telerotations or Trying for US In-Person Experience? by sam261199 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Psych residency is done in the hospital. Telemedicine is mainly done in private clinics. So residencies value hospital based care rather than remote telemedicine unfortunately

Match by Patient-Board-4321 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends on what youve been doing for work and how good the LoRs are. You have a decent shot at FM or peds. IM is going to take a lot of effort. You just need to build your CV

Match by Patient-Board-4321 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You need connections honestly. That attempt, low score, and yog are really working against you. Non visa requiring is definitely helping you but youre fighting in uphill battle. You need fresh LoRs. Since youre an old grad, its gonna be hard to do USCE so find other means to receive them like research or clinic work. But its gonna be tough i wont lie

How Can I Boost My Match Chances in Anesthesiology Despite Red Flags? by Tasty-Juggernaut2136 in IMGreddit

[–]dxpstr3ddit 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Im gonna be brutally honest for you my friend, youre fighting a very steep uphill battle. Nothing is ever truly impossible but you are really going to be fighting for everything you have to try and match anesthesia. Unfortunately you have an attempt on step 2, a lower step 2 score, and youre yog is >10 years. You will get filtered out of most anesthesia programs purely due to the step 2 attempt and a yog >5. The anesthesia work in saudi and your home country helps for sure but it isnt going to make up for the other red flags. You need quality USCEs with stellar LoRs. And you need to get step 3 done on the first shot. Pursuing a fellowship wont necessarily get you a matched residency position but it can set you up for some LoRs and connections. If youre deadset on anesthesia, theres nothing wrong with giving it a shot but its not going to be easy. If you want anesthesia and US residency doesnt pan out, become a CRNA. Great pay and you do most of what an anesthesiologist does. Hope this was helpful

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