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PostPosted : Fri Aug 04, 2006    Post subject:

chances to get IM residency

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hi guys,
this question goes to moderator of this forum/root or any experienced person.
what are chances of geting into IM residency with
1.scores of 87 in both steps,first attempt
2.one US lor for shadowing a physician(chief of nephrology section) in non teaching but big hospital.
3.Green card
4.2003 graduate.
what else do i need to do in order to get into a good program?how many programs should I apply to?And what sort of programs?
awaiting for ur sincere response
warm regards
leo
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Re: chances to get IM residency

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leo wrote:
hi guys,
this question goes to moderator of this forum/root or any experienced person.
what are chances of geting into IM residency with
1.scores of 87 in both steps,first attempt
2.one US lor for shadowing a physician(chief of nephrology section) in non teaching but big hospital.
3.Green card
4.2003 graduate.
what else do i need to do in order to get into a good program?how many programs should I apply to?And what sort of programs?
awaiting for ur sincere response
warm regards
leo


If I were you, i won't worry at all. apply about 50-70 hospitals near your local community. You will definately get matched, most likely during pre-match. Only thing I would recommend is to prepare for your interview well.
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thank u for ur prompt response,root!positive energy u have generated around me has made my day.
I liked ur sincere advice of applying to local community programs.unfortunately I am staying in an IMG unfriendly state.So will be applying wide to almost 50-70 programs.Need ur best wishes and prayers.
keep ur good work going!
cheers
leo
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