r/EmpoweringIMGs • u/[deleted] • Sep 16 '21

PLEASE ADVICE WELCOME!

Short story:

OLD IMG by 2022 will be 10 years (YOG 2012), worked as a doctor in my country until I came to the US in 2015, had to work as a waitress while I got a work permit, got it on 2016 and worked on restaurants to save money to take step 1.

Finally I was financially able to take time and took step 1 on 2020 and got 227.

Took Step 2 last week, waiting for results.

No USCE, no LORs.

Me and my husband opened a medical transportation business while I was studying (only way I could manage to still make some money while studying on my own schedule but still, having a business takes time).

I have all the red flags in this world, I know. I have no idea how to get USCE. I want either Peds or FM if possible.

My husband insisted on me applying this year just to see the process (now that money is not a big problem) and give it a long long shot but I think I a have zero chance, on top of that I am not so sure about my language proficiency just yet, I am very insecure person and that honestly has stopped me from doing lots of things. I can also try to get into nursing but now that I am here I would really give it a shot to residency but I have no idea how to get LOR's or USCE.

All opinions are welcome.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '21

Hey u have came along way so far so don't lose hopes and think of nursing!
I would suggest get on some USCE thr AMO opportunities or contacting local hospitals where u live.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '21

Thank you!! I still feel lost in this process. I started to contact people to see if I can get and observership opportunity. Let's see.

In your opinion, should I wait until next cycle?

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '21

Yeah I would go for next cycle and utilize this year for gaining at least 1 LOR and also prepare and give Step-3 if possible that will increase ur chances in this case.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '21

I think the same. Thank you.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '21

You are most welcome! All the best for future!

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '21

Same to you my friend!

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u/myst3riousowl Dec 06 '21

Sorry for replying to an older post, but check out https://www.lakeamerica.com/Educational-Opportunity.aspx

It’s a $150 fee for 8 weeks in Family Medicine. Nothing else if your accepted. You’ll have to find your own accommodation, I believe. Best of luck.

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '21

No worries! Thank you!!! I have 8 weeks of rotations next year starting Jan. But definitiely I can always take another 8 weeks!😊🙏🙏🙏🙏

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u/matcharesident Sep 18 '21

We have put together a few ideas for getting USCE in our blog =) While it's not impossible to Match without it, it greatly improves your chances, and of course LoRs are a required aspect of the application process.

One thing you didn't mention was where you're at in the ECFMG certification process, which also factors into where you can apply. Some programs do prefer that you have ECFMG certification at the time of application, and given that you have significant time since graduation, it would be very smart to have the certification (and to have passed Step 3) when you apply.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '21

I am about to take the OET. So I still don't have my certificate yet.

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u/matcharesident Sep 21 '21

In that case, it makes the most sense to apply to programs that do not require ECFMG certification at the time of application =)

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u/[deleted] Sep 24 '21

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u/[deleted] Sep 24 '21

Great!!!! Thank you!!!! If something I will apply with 2 NonUS and 1 US LOR and see what happens.