chances in Georgia

rose640 · Guest **posting in usmle forum about The Match**

hi root,
i ve 83/90/CS result awaiting and all passed in fist attempt and now preparing for step 3 currently.im planning for 2008 match and desirous to get residency in Georgia.....what r my chances and do u have any idea how r the programs in Georgia?

root · Posted : Mon Aug 06, 2007 Post subject:

your chances look good. more details like :
speciality and/or the type of visa you are planning for, etc.

rose640 · Guest **posting in usmle forum about The Match**

well now my ECFMG certification is also with me and im applying in IM programs and planning for H1b visa. im an IMG graduated in 2003!!

how is getting into Emory?..is IM program is very competitive to get in?

root · Posted : Sat Sep 15, 2007 Post subject:

Some of the characteristics of US residency programs - blue states (with the exception of California) are ok for IMGs who need visas, red states are less inclined to get IMGs.

IM is not a competitive residency, but ofcourse, it is tough to get into top schools regardless of speciality. A top school not only expects candidates with high 9x percentiles, but also with lot more experience and good recommendation letter. (Ofcourse, here i am only being specific for IMGs). "Emroy" might be tough to get in, but remember there is no gain without pain. (i mean you can try)