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One more time...
I feel like I am running out of options. I graduated overseas and did my residency training in my country of origin. Now, taking my USMLE exams for ECFMG certification in preparation for residency application, I am having dismal problems with LOR's.
I contacted my residency preceptors, and they are issuing their letters, but most programs in the US require LOR's from American doctors who would have observed me in a clinical setting, and I haven't been successful at that. I need suggestions from people who were in the same situation I am now, and who were able to work out some observerships or externships.
If you were not able to obtain those letters but succeeded in obtaining an interview and ranking, were those programs understanding regarding the difficulty for an IMG to obtain those letters?
Any input you might have would be greatly appreciated!
RussianCzar
I feel like I am running out of options. I graduated overseas and did my residency training in my country of origin. Now, taking my USMLE exams for ECFMG certification in preparation for residency application, I am having dismal problems with LOR's.
I contacted my residency preceptors, and they are issuing their letters, but most programs in the US require LOR's from American doctors who would have observed me in a clinical setting, and I haven't been successful at that. I need suggestions from people who were in the same situation I am now, and who were able to work out some observerships or externships.
If you were not able to obtain those letters but succeeded in obtaining an interview and ranking, were those programs understanding regarding the difficulty for an IMG to obtain those letters?
Any input you might have would be greatly appreciated!
RussianCzar
