Hey guys. I'm an IMG (with US citizenship) who studies in the middle east (Jordan). First of all, I know how out of reach ENT is for IMGs, especially by 2020 or afterwards. But so far, it has really been my favourite rotation that I attended and I can see myself doing this as a career (very much so). I know there are some program directors here so I thought this would be the best place to get accurate information. So now to my questions...
I know how competitive this field is, and that you can't give me a guaranteed yes/no answer, but let's say I get something like 260 on step 1 and 2, do all my away rotations in ENT and try to stand out and get good LOR's, and publish a lot of research during med school and 1 year after I graduate. If I spend a year doing research in the US and try to make a good impression and make friendships and connections with ENT people, do I have a chance of matching into an ENT program if I apply broadly? Would I have done everything in my power to strengthen my application? And how useful will me having an American citizenship be in terms of increasing my chances?
Another thing I heard about was doing a master's in public health during my research year in the US. How useful is that on my application?
Help an anxious IMG med student out thanks in advance!
I know how competitive this field is, and that you can't give me a guaranteed yes/no answer, but let's say I get something like 260 on step 1 and 2, do all my away rotations in ENT and try to stand out and get good LOR's, and publish a lot of research during med school and 1 year after I graduate. If I spend a year doing research in the US and try to make a good impression and make friendships and connections with ENT people, do I have a chance of matching into an ENT program if I apply broadly? Would I have done everything in my power to strengthen my application? And how useful will me having an American citizenship be in terms of increasing my chances?
Another thing I heard about was doing a master's in public health during my research year in the US. How useful is that on my application?
Help an anxious IMG med student out thanks in advance!