hi guys,
i'm an american and also IMG. i'm graduating from my med school in dublin (UCD, ireland) this june. i have applied for general surgery this upcoming match, but unfortunately haven't had any interviews yet.
so i'm planning to work here in ireland for a year as an intern, and enter for match 2009.
however, i've been hearing that staying in ireland will weaken my candidacy and i should enter scramble instead, reason being it's better to get my foot in the door doing a year of prelim surgery. my reason for wanting to stay is:
1 - higher pay, slightly better hours
2 - take step 3 to strengthen my application for 2009 match
will delaying my return to the states really hurt my chances? does anyone have any factual information regarding this? opinions and suggestions also welcomed. thank you guys in advance, and happy 2008.
i'm an american and also IMG. i'm graduating from my med school in dublin (UCD, ireland) this june. i have applied for general surgery this upcoming match, but unfortunately haven't had any interviews yet.
so i'm planning to work here in ireland for a year as an intern, and enter for match 2009.
however, i've been hearing that staying in ireland will weaken my candidacy and i should enter scramble instead, reason being it's better to get my foot in the door doing a year of prelim surgery. my reason for wanting to stay is:
1 - higher pay, slightly better hours
2 - take step 3 to strengthen my application for 2009 match
will delaying my return to the states really hurt my chances? does anyone have any factual information regarding this? opinions and suggestions also welcomed. thank you guys in advance, and happy 2008.
