to any fmg in neuro

[drssr]

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hey there!i need some advice.i am a non US citizen fmg who will be appyimg for the neuro match this may and want to start my pgy1 in 2006.i need to know-
1.how many programs should i apply to?since i need to "make sure" that i will get into a residency program,i also want to apply to some IM programs,in order to be on the safe side.so what would be a good estimate of the no of neuro and prelims programs that i should apply to to.
2.in case you need to know my credentials-2003 grad,step one 88% expecting my step two scores any time now.will be joining a research group in neuro in my home country.will be taking my cs and step 3 before the interview season.
really need the advice! 🙂

 

[drgirl]

Hey--I'm an IMG, so check out my previous posts to see where i interviewed, applied etc...I'll probably be able to tell you more after match day. Feel free to PM me with any questions. Good luck!

 

[drssr]

[hey drgirl!thank you soooo much for that. i will check out all your msgs,and will get back to you if i have any queries.again thank you sooo much!!!goodluck for the match day!

 

[drssr]

[hey drgirl!if you dont mind my asking you ,what are your credentials??for ex-usmle scores(pls!!),year of graduation.could you fll me up on what you think seem to be the req,which i understand are not uniform.it would help.thanks! 🙂

 

[drgirl]

hey-- i don't mind telling you my credentials at all, but i think it's better i pm you, it's kinda a sensitive issue around here now! will get back to you soon.

 

[drssr]

[hey drgirl,no probs.let me know as and when you think it is appropriate.i understand how sensitive this has gotten!!goodluck!

 

[rdomingo]

Hey there -- I'm also an IMG, although I'm a US Citizen... I'd be happy to tell you more about scores/number of programs I've applied to/where I've interviewed. You can check out my previous posts as well and I'd be happy to answer more specific questions if you PM me 🙂

 

[drssr]

hey there!thank you for that.its really great to know that there are people who care enough to reply to msgs!1 🙂 will go through your posts and will get back to you and drgirl,as and when i have queries.if you dont mind could you share your credentials with me-through a pvt msg.just want to get some facts right so i can make a rough estimate of my chances!!!!!thanks again.goodluck with the match!

 

[rdomingo]

No problem, I'd be happy to answer your questions. I know how difficult it can be to get info like this. PM me. 🙂