Hi, so I have just graduated and I wanted to know my chances in dermatology residency in America for an international medical graduate? Please? Some details?
Given those details I'd put your chances at 54.8%
I think 88% is more accurate.Where did you get that number? You missed to take some of the other unknown factors into account. I re-evaluated his/her chances and came up with 49.2%.
OP, go for it, just make sure to mention at least some of your qualifications in your application.
I think 88% is more accurate.
Where did you get that number? You missed to take some of the other unknown factors into account. I re-evaluated his/her chances and came up with 49.2%.
OP, go for it, just make sure to mention at least some of your qualifications in your application.
I already posted a thread asking about my chances as an international medical graduate to match in derma in USA.. comments were not that encouraging as most of them told me my chances are near to zero or I have devote couple of years in research and still may not match.. my questions is ..is it right that if I take an internal medicine residency or family medicine and then apply for dermatology that my chances will be high? Anyone have a clue?
thank youIt's not impossible, but it's not easy. You'll need to be realistic: you will need to match and complete an intern year, and then start at least one derm research fellowship. Looking back, I can remember meeting two FMGs who were current derm residents at two of the programs I interviewed at last year.
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Actually, not a terrible idea. May pigeon hole you to one place, the guy/gal may be a drag and your dinner conversations will range from JAAD to JAMA Derm but for a spot, may be worth it.marry faculty
thank you , but when we're talking about years? Like how many? One or two? Three or more?Actually, not a terrible idea. May pigeon hole you to one place, the guy/gal may be a drag and your dinner conversations will range from JAAD to JAMA Derm but for a spot, may be worth it.
But to your question, it's possible but a long road as a foreign medical grad. This assumes you were highly ranked at home, made great step scores and can manage not to be awkward, weird or a total a$$ hat for an interview. You'll need to do a good bit of research (several years) to even be considered assuming you meet the above criteria. Would recommend finding a research fellowship at a place with a friendly Derm program. Godspeed, my friend
thank you , but when we're talking about years? Like how many? One or two? Three or more?
can you please list the specialities that an IMG can match in other than family medicine and IM?Unfortunately no one will be able to answer that for you. I've met IMGs who matched after one year, I've met IMGs who matched after a decade
It's about being with the right program at the right time. There's no doubt it's a gamble and if you can see yourself in any other field, I'd probably go for that instead. Only you can answer the question of whether or not it's worth the gamble.
can you please list the specialities that an IMG can match in other than family medicine and IM?
Not the best resource as stated above but psych, neurology and Peds in addition to im and fam med are where I've seen the most fmgscan you please list the specialities that an IMG can match in other than family medicine and IM?
Bout tree fiddy.Hi, so I have just graduated and I wanted to know my chances in dermatology residency in America for an international medical graduate? Please? Some details?
I already posted a thread asking about my chances as an international medical graduate to match in derma in USA.. comments were not that encouraging as most of them told me my chances are near to zero or I have devote couple of years in research and still may not match.. my questions is ..is it right that if I take an internal medicine residency or family medicine and then apply for dermatology that my chances will be high? Anyone have a clue?