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Hi all,
I am a FMG from India.I have Step 1 Score of 83 and Step 2 Score of 79.I am ECFMG Certified but the real problem is that I have 4 attempts in Step 1 and 1 in Step 2.I know what u guys are thinking but that happened due to certain problems.Currently I am doing Observership in Paeds Although I have applied in programs but I haven't got an IV.Really want to do paeds.What r my chances of getting in & do you know of any programs that are not that competitive.Plus how do I improve my profile? Thanx.

 

[ZekeMD]

Hi all,
I am a FMG from India.I have Step 1 Score of 83 and Step 2 Score of 79.I am ECFMG Certified but the real problem is that I have 4 attempts in Step 1 and 1 in Step 2.I know what u guys are thinking but that happened due to certain problems.Currently I am doing Observership in Paeds Although I have applied in programs but I haven't got an IV.Really want to do paeds.What r my chances of getting in & do you know of any programs that are not that competitive.Plus how do I improve my profile? Thanx.

I guess the real question is how many programs did you apply to and where did you apply? If you have not received interview invites to this point, it doesn't look too promising. To be honest, I'm not very familiar with the 2-digit step scores. What do 83 and 79 correlate to on the 3-digit scale?

There are a large number of peds programs in the country and many are not that competitive. That being said, the smaller, community hospital programs tend to be less competitive.

You are at a disadvantage being a FMG, but there are many FMG's who obtain great residency spots. You will have to work at it. I hope that helps. Good luck.