Alternates for an IMG

[indiadoc]

Hi all !
I'm a fresh MBBS graduate from India.I was considering giving the USMLE but after seeing how hard it is (not the exam but the chance of getting a residency) i have decided to have a backup ready as well.
So can someone please point me to a source (webpage etc) where i can find the alternative careers. I definately dont want to deviate much from the healthcare field,though.

Thanks

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[SuitsYou]

Hi all !
I'm a fresh MBBS graduate from India.I was considering giving the USMLE but after seeing how hard it is (not the exam but the chance of getting a residency) i have decided to have a backup ready as well.
So can someone please point me to a source (webpage etc) where i can find the alternative careers. I definately dont want to deviate much from the healthcare field,though.

Stay in India where you can practice?

 

[johnny_blaze]

I’m just curious, which specialty are you thinking about going into? Specialties like family med, IM, and psyc tend to have decent IMG match success rates. I can see how specialties like orthopaedics or ENT could have you searching for backup plans.

 

[indiadoc]

My primary interest is in paediatrics.
I was thinking in terms of an MBA as a backup or even perhaps something like law (if there is any course specifically related to medicine).But like I said this is a only as a backup i.e i dont get a good residency (or any at all).
What is the scope of these fields ? Where can i find the relevant information ?

Thanks

 

[CaptainJack02]

My primary interest is in paediatrics.
I was thinking in terms of an MBA as a backup or even perhaps something like law (if there is any course specifically related to medicine).But like I said this is a only as a backup i.e i dont get a good residency (or any at all).
What is the scope of these fields ? Where can i find the relevant information ?

Thanks

one of my housemates is an mbbs from india applying to peds. she's been to 12 interviews and 4 of them were at very good schools. admittedly, you need better step 1, 2 #'s than us grads, but it can be done.

good luck!

 

[thirdclius]

hey man,
how about getting an MPH or DrPH? I am an MPH student (not MD student) and know some doctors with these degrees. Public Health programs usually are more involved in administrative duties such as writing grants, program-planning and evaluation, and also in research (clinical or otehr research). I am in love with public health, but of course people have different preferences, skills, and goals.

Hi all !
I'm a fresh MBBS graduate from India.I was considering giving the USMLE but after seeing how hard it is (not the exam but the chance of getting a residency) i have decided to have a backup ready as well.
So can someone please point me to a source (webpage etc) where i can find the alternative careers. I definately dont want to deviate much from the healthcare field,though.

Thanks