IMG with Step 1:240+, Step 2CK: 250+, Step 2CS: PASS (first attempt) and planning to take Step 3 before The Match.
2 observerships (while in senior year med school) in 2 top 5 ranked U.S. hospitals.
1 Clinical rotation in top hospital (1 month only).
6 months of research at a private midwestern hospital.
2 LoRs from board certified surgeons, getting another one soon.
No green card and looking for a H1B visa if possible.
What should I do to be more competitive?
Preliminary or categorical program?
IMG friendly programs?
I appreciate any advice or comments regarding my chances to get into a gen surgery spot. Thanks.
2 observerships (while in senior year med school) in 2 top 5 ranked U.S. hospitals.
1 Clinical rotation in top hospital (1 month only).
6 months of research at a private midwestern hospital.
2 LoRs from board certified surgeons, getting another one soon.
No green card and looking for a H1B visa if possible.
What should I do to be more competitive?
Preliminary or categorical program?
IMG friendly programs?
I appreciate any advice or comments regarding my chances to get into a gen surgery spot. Thanks.