Can someone offer to fund a position?

[TSDentSurg]

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Just something I've been pondering for a while.

Unlike probably all of you here, I am a) trans, and b) independently wealthy.

No, I did not inherit it. I worked for it. When I came out as trans, my parents freaked out, and stopped my degree funding. I eventually trained and found work as a paralegal, which paid enough to live on. I also had a part-time job as a high-end ($1000/hr+) escort. Unlike most of the tgirls who escort, who spend their money as fast as they make it, I invested the majority of mine. I did that for 10 years until I got burned out, and decided to pursue my calling.

So, I'm doing dentistry because I truly enjoy it. I don't need the money at all.

I have a net worth of $8.2M+, and I earn an 8.5% yield on my portfolio. I sell 0.5% every month for income. So I basically have $500,000/year for life.

Now, I could've easily done a medicine degree at Charles University First Faculty of Medicine, but I chose dentistry because I was more passionate about it.

So my question is this: if there was an IMG in my position, and they wanted to do a competitive residency like radiology, ophthalmology, urology, neurosurgery, etc., and they were effectively equivalent to an AMG, i.e. having high USMLEs, research, strong LORs from US rotations, etc., could they offer to pay the costs of the position themselves, and contribute to research funding, in exchange for a spot?

The IMG gets US training, and the program gets free labor and extra money for research and equipment. It's a win-win for everyone involved.

Thanks for your responses!

 

[ruralsurg4now]

Is "trans" a transvestite?

By the way, the answer is no. Well, actually, the long answer is "theoretically, yes, but realistically, no." They're not going to give you a position that someone more qualified could take just because you can fund your own training. Second of all, no offense, but nobody's going to take a former call girl and transvestite. I mean, medical schools and residencies love to take under-represented groups, don't get me wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's going a little too far even for them. Lastly, if you were all that plus an IMG, you'd basically be wasting your time. That's just my opinion and I could be wrong, of course, but I'm pretty sure I'm not.

What I would tell you is that you're pretty fortunate to be independently wealthy. I understand that you want to pursue a medical career. You may need to do so in another way, such as a nurse or tech or PA. Also, if I was independently wealthy, I'd probably not go for being a physician, fyi. It's basically not worth it and also why risk a lawsuit.

 

[Winged Scapula]

The ACGME prohibits programs from offering gratis or self-funded positions to persons on visas.

I am not sure about non-ACGME training programs which may not have such regulations.

 

[smq123]

Is "trans" a transvestite?

I think "trans" means "transgender." That's what the T in LGBT traditionally stands for, anyway.

 

[TSDentSurg]

The ACGME prohibits programs from offering gratis or self-funded positions to persons on visas.

I am not sure about non-ACGME training programs which may not have such regulations.

I'm a US citizen. No visa issue.

Also, I'm a dental student, and I plan to go into OMS. Once I get my DDS/DMD from a US IDP program, I'd have no problem competing for dental residencies. Getting into a 4 year OMS certificate program should be doable, but I wonder about the 6 year OMS/MD programs. But I digress.

 

[TSDentSurg]

I think "trans" means "transgender." That's what the T in LGBT traditionally stands for, anyway.

Yeah. My passport and ID cards and even birth certificate say "female". If you saw me in RL, you'd never guess, unless you had eagle eyes and knew what to look for.

Also...WTF would I tell the PD I was a transsexual escort?!? I'd just say I used to run an entertainment company and was a very good investor.

 

[Winged Scapula]

I'm a US citizen. No visa issue.

The same rules apply for US citizens.

Also, I'm a dental student, and I plan to go into OMS. Once I get my DDS/DMD from a US IDP program, I'd have no problem competing for dental residencies. Getting into a 4 year OMS certificate program should be doable, but I wonder about the 6 year OMS/MD programs. But I digress.

Yes, I understand that. However, the bulk of your post was in regards to MEDICAL residencies and my answer was geared toward that. If you were inquiring about whether you could pay for a DENTAL residency, then I suggest you post in the Dental Residency forum, as this forum is for medical residencies.

 

[Trogghunter]

8200 hours as an escort at 1000 an hr. That's about a year of 24hr/day escorting or 2.4hrs/day for 10 years.

 

[Shikima]

8200 hours as an escort at 1000 an hr. That's about a year of 24hr/day escorting or 2.4hrs/day for 10 years.

For the love of God, and all that is holy...

Let's just not go there!

 

[DrT2202]

8200 hours as an escort at 1000 an hr. That's about a year of 24hr/day escorting or 2.4hrs/day for 10 years.

I love how your quote/sentence underneath blends perfectly with your comment lol

 

[Trogghunter]

Can't deny that hard work pays off... You also don't declare finances on your applications except for school financial aid. Upon matriculation a residency shouldn't know about your financial status, and every program states that they do not discriminate vs gender, race, etc. I wouldn't even mention it other than....a 'company that does event catering' if an interviewer asks about a gap in time.

Unless you ran into legal trouble pertaining to a gap, I wouldn't talk about it. Just say that you worked.

 

[IMPD]

The ACGME prohibits programs from offering gratis or self-funded positions to persons on visas.

I am not sure about non-ACGME training programs which may not have such regulations.

There is a well-known country that tempts PDs (including myself) with offers of $$$ to train their med school graduates, understanding that the positions would be offered as "non-ACGME" spots. I don't know if this has worked out anywhere, but the one other PD I spoke to about this said that it didn't pan out.

The basic problem is that no one does this and - for real - if you want to get someone's attention to do it, be prepared to endow a Chair or two to get their attention.

 

[BlondeDocteur]

There is a well-known country that tempts PDs (including myself) with offers of $$$ to train their med school graduates, understanding that the positions would be offered as "non-ACGME" spots. I don't know if this has worked out anywhere, but the one other PD I spoke to about this said that it didn't pan out.

The basic problem is that no one does this and - for real - if you want to get someone's attention to do it, be prepared to endow a Chair or two to get their attention.

I've heard rumors for years that one of the Gulf states (I think it is Qatar, might be UAE) has a relationship with George Washington U and allows their grads to self-fund non-ACGME residencies.

Is there any reason why you think you won't be able to simply compete for a normal spot?

 

[DrT2202]

I've heard rumors for years that one of the Gulf states (I think it is Qatar, might be UAE) has a relationship with George Washington U and allows their grads to self-fund non-ACGME residencies.

Is there any reason why you think you won't be able to simply compete for a normal spot?

What happens with Gulf states' schools is that they make agreements with medical institutions in the US to train their staff in post-grad accredited progs that these Gulf countries will fund. After the training is over, the trainees have to go back and commit to 5 years of teaching/employment back home. It's very common in dentistry. Individuals can't do that.