I graduated the Medicine Faculty in Romania 7years ago.I completed also 3years of residency in EM and I became a specialist.As of May 2000 I came to the USA with a green card.I prepare the Usmle examinations.Would you please be so kind and tell me what can I work as to sustain my existence? Any advice well appreciated .Thank you in advance.Good luck to you all !
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I've heard of some Russian-trained MDs who went to work for some physicians in the New York City-area as PAs while working toward med school/re-training in the US.
I don't know what legal issues you might face in working as a PA without actually having a PA degree/certificate, but I guess that's one way to make yourself useful.
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I don't know what legal issues you might face in working as a PA without actually having a PA degree/certificate, but I guess that's one way to make yourself useful.
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Tim Wu.
Go visit some hospitals there in Dallas, and bring a resume. Do some job hunting to find out what will pay best, with the best experience.
If you are looking for money, do you have any other skills for now? Maybe phlebotomy will pay the bills for now?
Hope this helps,
Toran
If you are looking for money, do you have any other skills for now? Maybe phlebotomy will pay the bills for now?
Hope this helps,
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Actually, it is illegal to work as a PA without a degree and certification. In order to work in such a capacity, you need to complete a 2 year program and pass the national certifying exam. In my PA program, we had a Russian doc who was doing just that. There's no way around it though, they are pretty strict :-( sorry! I wonder if there is a way to get in touch with colleages in the same boat as you and see what road they have taken! Good luck!
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Here is an advice,
Try any ER in your city, Try ER Technician position. If they say they require license, go for any CNA position or security, then transfer to ER. You should expect to make about $10/hr.
You could always try to teach at the local community college. (Biology, Chemistry etc.)
That's the scoop,
After you get you ECFMG certificate you can apply to Surgical assistant position while looking for residency.
Good luck,
H.
Try any ER in your city, Try ER Technician position. If they say they require license, go for any CNA position or security, then transfer to ER. You should expect to make about $10/hr.
You could always try to teach at the local community college. (Biology, Chemistry etc.)
That's the scoop,
After you get you ECFMG certificate you can apply to Surgical assistant position while looking for residency.
Good luck,
H.
