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ananya reddy



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PostPosted : Tue Aug 01, 2006    Post subject:

what are my chances for IM

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83/86/81/csa 2004 grad passed all first attempt .but step 3 second attempt.12mnths observership. 3 us LOR with research and casereports .
I have to see how it turns out for me this year.
please let me know if I have any chances.
Thank you for sincere advice.
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root
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Joined: 12 Feb 2005
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PostPosted : Tue Aug 01, 2006    Post subject:

Re: what are my chances for IM

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ananya reddy wrote:
83/86/81/csa 2004 grad passed all first attempt .but step 3 second attempt.12mnths observership. 3 us LOR with research and casereports .
I have to see how it turns out for me this year.
please let me know if I have any chances.
Thank you for sincere advice.


You have reasonable chances to get into IM.

Good points you have:
* Recent graduate
* Completed all steps
* 12 months observership

Bad points you have:
* Average marks
* 2nd attempt in step 3.

I think you should do the following:
* Apply in larger number of hospitals
* It would be good if you are fine with J1 visa
* Generally, PA hospitals will provide more pleasant experience
* Be ready for taking pre-match
* Apply in state you currently reside - generally hospitals favor local candidates.
* If you reside in NY, you will definately get matched; otherwise you have to work hard on interviews.

Other preparation you should continue:
* Go through this website and do everything in NRMP section.
* Prepare for interview and dont forget to send thank you letters.
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PostPosted : Mon Sep 25, 2006    Post subject:

thank u letters

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hi, root, plz tell, do we send thank u letters after getting interview call also, or after scheduling interview, and to whom? like to PD or PC or both?
thanks a lot for the valuable info!
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