residency 04

[kreddy]

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Hello everyone,


Can anyone advise me regarding entering residency program in 2004. I am a FMG graduate having a green-card applying for citizenship next year. Working as a volunteer at NIH.Passed step 1(second attempt). My Toefl score has expired.I am currently preparing for step 2 and planning to take in March/April next year. Is there a chance maybe outside the match if I clear everyting by june next year. Thanking you.

 

[ys]

If you can have your ECFMG certification before end of June 2004, you can always try to scrammble into any pgy1 opening. Certain spots do open up in June/July because of visa probles, etc. for candidates. I personally know of people who have gotten a spot in prelim surgery in late June. Family practice is another field with many unmatched positions in March, some of which may be available in June. Good luck.

 

[maxine]

hi there... i see you took step 1 twice.. what did you do differently the second time around? how long after failing did you repeat? how long prep the 2nd time?

 

[kreddy]

Well basically the second time I read from more of the High yield books (Lippincotts pharm.,Lippincotts biochem.,did q's from jawets micro, etc.) I took the exam after 1.5 years. I would say the first aid has been helpful too. Hope this can be of help.