raj.shah

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
R

raj.shah

New Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
Dec 29, 2015
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Members do not see this ad.
I have done my MBBS and MS surgery from India and am a green card holder . I have a clinical and academic experience of 17 years in India. can I apply for the DO in USA and would I get a waiver in the duration
 
I believe that NYITCOM has a program specifically for you.

raj.shah said:
I have done my MBBS and MS surgery from India and am a green card holder . I have a clinical and academic experience of 17 years in India. can I apply for the DO in USA and would I get a waiver in the duration
Click to expand...
 
raj.shah said:
I have done my MBBS and MS surgery from India and am a green card holder . I have a clinical and academic experience of 17 years in India. can I apply for the DO in USA and would I get a waiver in the duration
Click to expand...

Yes new York college of osteopathic medicine has a program! I know goro mentioned it but I wanted to make a more definitive statement.
 
What a ridiculous program. They still make you go through 4 years of medical school.
 
Last edited:
Giovanotto said:
What a ridiculous program. They still make you go through 4 years of medical school.
Click to expand...

If you can't get a residency you have to do this. You can't get another MD but you can get a DO. About 30 people do it every year.

Myb it should condensed to 3 years.
 
What you need is residency, not another medical degree.
 
allantois said:
What you need is residency, not another medical degree.
Click to expand...
the US system would never put up with making their US students compete for residency spots with every doctor on the planet....won't happen
 
sb247 said:
the US system would never put up with making their US students compete for residency spots with every doctor on the planet....won't happen
Click to expand...
😕
There aren't enough US grads to fill all residency slots.

Kinda off topic, but many countries recruit foreign physicians to meet their healthcare needs.
 
allantois said:
😕
There aren't enough US grads to fill all residency slots.

Kinda off topic, but many countries recruit foreign physicians to meet their healthcare needs.
Click to expand...
1) having an extra concert ticket doesn't mean you invite 400 people to go with you
2) and we do too, if they have the qualifications our country has chosen to accept. The health care system has a ton more room for doctors already deemed qualified, our residency training system does not have a ton of room for retraining other countries doctors.
 
I'm not sure what the nature of our argument is. The OP seems unaware that he does not need to redo his medical training here, in order to try to match into a residency. I think he might be unaware of it, because in countries such as India one becomes a GP upon completion of medical school.

As for OP, I recommend watching this video:

 
Last edited:
allantois said:
I'm not sure what the nature of our argument is. The OP seems unaware that he does not need to redo his medical training here, in order to try to match into a residency. I think he might be unaware of it, because in countries such as India one becomes a GP upon completion of medical school.

As for OP, I recommend watching this video:

Click to expand...

I'm operating under the assumption that the OP has already confirmed their degree doesn't help them here...I forgot this is the internet and that's not necessarily the case
 
allantois said:
I'm not sure what the nature of our argument is. The OP seems unaware that he does not need to redo his medical training here, in order to try to match into a residency. I think he might be unaware of it, because in countries such as India one becomes a GP upon completion of medical school.

As for OP, I recommend watching this video:

Click to expand...


I am going to assume he does know this, if he has done the research to know what a D.O. degree is.
 
It's fair to assume OP has failed to match, possibly more than once, and/or he doesn't possess the requisite qualifications. Regardless, when in Rome ... c'est la vie.
 
costales said:
It's fair to assume OP has failed to match, possibly more than once, and/or he doesn't possess the requisite qualifications. Regardless, when in Rome ... c'est la vie.
Click to expand...

I, unlike some of you assuming people, know a thing or two about those "requisite qualifications". As long as one has a medical degree from an accredited university and has taken all Steps, they are free to participate in the match as many times as they desire. If someone tried to match, that alone already means that they have the qualifications to do so. And when they fail to match, the answer is to keep trying next year; not redoing medical school.

What I think we have here, is someone who got a green card and moved here and now wants to know how he can practice medicine in the US. It is unfair to expect him to know what that process in the US entails, as it is very different from the process in other countries; which you also seem to have no knowledge about.
 
OP actually asked "can I apply for the DO?" and other posters gave him the answer. Your YouTube expertise will now educate him further. Poor helpless chap.
 
Last edited:
If he wants to be a general surgeon, he will have an extremely hard time. One can look at the ECFMG charting outcomes 2014 report and see that their is 1 spot for every 1.6 applicants. He could try and get a surgery prelim position, which is easier, and try to get a categorical position from there. We don't know if he did or didn't try this.

I would never think of a person with an MBBS degree considering DO before actually trying to match. There are tons of people from India applying to the US so it should be common knowledge enough. He could also ask his former classmates or someone from the medical community. I high doubt he doesn't know how to apply for the match.
 
Last edited:
I believe OP needs to first complete board exams prior to any attempt at residency.
 
I known some doctors from the subcontinent immigrating to the US and preparing and taking/ passing the board exams and then applying for residency. No you wouldn't want to start medical school all over again. Good luck !
 
allantois said:
I'm not sure what the nature of our argument is. The OP seems unaware that he does not need to redo his medical training here, in order to try to match into a residency. I think he might be unaware of it, because in countries such as India one becomes a GP upon completion of medical school.

As for OP, I recommend watching this video:

Click to expand...

Totally off topic... I love Andreas blog!!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top