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sb
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 Posted : Sun Feb 12, 2006 Post subject: plz help |
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| hi i am new to this forum.i have sored 88 on my step1.i would like to know if someone could tell me when i should schedule my ck and cs for match 2007.i will be starting my prep soon.i am an img shld i think of taking step 3 also ,if so then when?thank u |
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root
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| Posted : Mon Feb 13, 2006 Post subject: |
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| Step 3 is required only if you need H1B visa, otherwise you could complete step 3 after starting residency. If you need h1 b, then you need to complete step 3 ideally before applying for a position. Some programs have specific requirements- some require you to complete it before interview, some require it by January, some require it by March or before starting residency. Hope this helps. |
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sb
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Posted : Mon Feb 13, 2006 Post subject: thanks |
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| thank u very much root .i also want to know as to by which month should i give my step2ck and cs latest so that i still can take part in match 2007.it would be nice if u could give me a timeline on what i shld be doing for match 2007(exams,observerships,certification) |
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sb
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| Posted : Wed Feb 15, 2006 Post subject: |
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| root plz atleast give me an idea as to by which month latest could i give my step2ck and cs if i am lookin at match 2007 |
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root
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| sb wrote: | | root plz atleast give me an idea as to by which month latest could i give my step2ck and cs if i am lookin at match 2007 |
In order to participate in match, you need to be ECFMG certified. So you need to complete Step1, Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS before February end when you will submit your rank list. But, most programs prefer candidates who have completed all the exams before applying for a residency position. So, if you have completed Step 1 and 2Ck and CS and ECFMG certified by August, it would be highly favorable for you as you start applying on September 1st. However, some programs might consider candidates who have not yet completed all the steps, but they will usually give you the deadline by which you should be ECFMG certified in order for them to rank you. Since, you don't have Step 1 scores in high 90's, I would suggest you to complete the exams and be ECFMG certified before applying for a residency position. If you need H1 B visa, then you can start studying for Step 3 while attending interviews and complete it by December or January. Hope this helps. |
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sb
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Posted : Thu Feb 16, 2006 Post subject: thanks one |
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| thank u very much root..one last question since ur answers are spot on, do u recommend i join one of the services that are provided by these pple who help imgs with regards to observerships,lors,and in the match process.if so who do u recommend.thank u |
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root
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| I would not suggest you to join these services, since they do not give you any guarantee. They charge a huge sum of money and you may end up with nothing. It would be much better if you take the initiative and contact your local hospitals or other hospitals which offer observerships (search their website or email them) and get some experience. |
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sb
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| Posted : Thu Feb 16, 2006 Post subject: |
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| thank u |
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