Older US IMG Wanting FM Match

[OldMan IMG]

Hello,

I'm an older med student US IMG, 42 YO when I graduate, wanting to land a residency in FM. I do not have a strong Step 1 Score at all, but did pass first attempt (<200 ouch yeah I know). I've done very well in all my cores and shelf exams, and I feel good in my prep for Step 2. My basic plan is to apply to every single place, big time $$.

I'm just wondering if anyone has been in the same boat, or can offer advice other than my plan of mass application to every residency spot?

Thanks,

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[Mad Jack]

All I can say is good luck and I wish you the best.

 

[princekc]

Why call yourself old

Will be closed to 50 by the time I graduate

Yes. Apply broadly.

Look into community program.

Others here with experience in the process may certainly chip in

I don't frequent here often

g/luck

 

[man777]

Hi, I am an international medical graduate from India , passed my medical school in the year 2013, did my MD in radiation oncology from India in 2016. I have passed the usmle step 1 with score of 231, step 2 Ck 242 and step 2 cs all in first attempt. I am currently doing observerhips in Chicago, I have completed observerships in cardiology, nephrology from elmhurst memorial hospital , illinois 8 weeks, have a 4 week radiation oncology observership at RUSH university medical centre. , 4 week observership in neuro oncology from RUSH university, chicago . I have 3 letters of recommendations from RUSH university. I am interested in shifting to medical oncology for which i want to do internal medicine. I also have 12 publications and a research thesis from india. What are my chances ? I am planning to apply for 2019 match year. I am also planning to take the step 3 before the applications.

 

[mulberry]

Anyone match with similar stats as the original poster?