MLE and grades

[Calcan]

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I'm studying in Canada and was wondering if an excellent Step 1 score would allow me to be competitive for anesthesiology. The twist is - although an anglophone, I'm studying in French school and my grades at the moment aren't great. Also would US clinical experience really help? I did some grad school in the West Coast. Thanks in advance.

 

[Chloroform4Life]

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[TeslaCoil]

If what you're saying is you're attending a french medical school in canada and wish to complete a US residency then my answer is yes, competitive step 1 and step 2 scores, as well as passing Step 2 CS (english proficiency required). In order to be competitive. I would also have all of this completed by the time you fill out your residency app, and fill out the application on the day it opens. You would still be considered an IMG applicant, therefore it would be tough to match to a mid-upper tier program, but not impossible. The other thing you have to keep in mind is that if you dont have a visa, this will make getting a US spot MUCH tougher. Most programs do not want to take on IMG's who dont have VISA's due to the outrageous red tape involved. Hope that helps.

 

[Calcan]

If what you're saying is you're attending a french medical school in canada and wish to complete a US residency then my answer is yes, competitive step 1 and step 2 scores, as well as passing Step 2 CS (english proficiency required). In order to be competitive. I would also have all of this completed by the time you fill out your residency app, and fill out the application on the day it opens. You would still be considered an IMG applicant, therefore it would be tough to match to a mid-upper tier program, but not impossible. The other thing you have to keep in mind is that if you dont have a visa, this will make getting a US spot MUCH tougher. Most programs do not want to take on IMG's who dont have VISA's due to the outrageous red tape involved. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the input - helps quite a bitl! I realize that a visa is necessary for US residency, but Canadian licensing seems to be recognized by most states.