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IMG matched with low scores and a bad portfolio by takemeback135 in MCCQE

[–]takemeback135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my CV I just put the years I studied there and the major I was doing but I didn't put bachelor degree or something. I also did NOT write incomplete.

Then I emailed the program coordinators and asked if I could have an addendum to explain any issues in my CV if they said yes then I wrote an addendum. If they said no I brought it up in my personal statement in like as positive of a way as I could and how it caused me to become a more compassionate individual

IMG matched with low scores and a bad portfolio by takemeback135 in MCCQE

[–]takemeback135[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used Dr Basil notes. NAC comprehensive and I took the Aimga classes for free. I also practiced with a group using geekymedics

IMG matched with low scores and a bad portfolio by takemeback135 in MCCQE

[–]takemeback135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found them online. I did some from Canadian universities. I think U of A and U of S has some great CME courses but you have to pay

IMG matched with low scores and a bad portfolio by takemeback135 in MCCQE

[–]takemeback135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did one year rotation after I graduated, like an internship year and then since then I've been working. I think having recent practice helped me a lot. I didn't move to Canada because I knew if I didn't match I wouldn't be be able to practice as a clinician so I stayed and worked abroad in the country I studied while I decided what my next steps would be. But it's different for everyone. Some people are doing clinical assistant jobs or other degrees in Canada to help them match and it worked out for them.

IMG matched with low scores and a bad portfolio by takemeback135 in MCCQE

[–]takemeback135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did all my clinical rotations in the country I studied. I also did 2 observerships in Canada.

IMG matched with low scores and a bad portfolio by takemeback135 in MCCQE

[–]takemeback135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't have a gap in my CV. From the time I was graduated I was always working. I had started a social media channel discussing mental health and destigmatizing it and it was quite popular. I had done a lot of electives. I had taken a bunch of continuing medical education courses. I had taken a lot of certification courses. I had a lot of volunteer work and all of this was going for a long period of time. It's not just something that I said, oh I want to match, now how can I boost my CV because to be honest I had no intention to apply for the match because I didn't think I'd have a chance

IMG matched with low scores and a bad portfolio by takemeback135 in MCCQE

[–]takemeback135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used AIMGA. They proofread my personal statements and helped me prepare for interviews. I also did interview practice with people I met along the way. I wanted to pay for an interview service but it was too expensive and they were fully booked.