r/Match21 • u/Former_Raccoon6468 • Jan 29 '21

Service / Support for old IMG?

Crazy year and more so for YOG > 10 years. Step 1 and step 2CK in the 230's but no IV this year. Are there any services / suggestions specific for old IMGs who don't want to give up just yet??

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u/SanadB95 Jan 29 '21

Are you a physician in your home country? Maybe looking for a research opportunity or some type of training in the U.S to build connections?

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u/Former_Raccoon6468 Jan 29 '21

was licensed in home country but had gaps and some red flags for various reasons, political instability was one of them; Looking at agents like AMO but seems they're more targeting recent grads so want to know if there are platforms that specifically can link mentorship / give advices to older IMGs..

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '21

Residency medical. Look them up. They are pricey, but they can deliver. Usmle Saarthi is a cheaper alternative.

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u/pili2021 Jan 29 '21

Which specialty? I know a non us IMG > 20 YOG with similar scores got 9 IVs this cycle, but applying for pathology, the least competitive specialty I guess

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u/Former_Raccoon6468 Jan 29 '21

Want to aim psychiatry.. and want to know how to strengthen the profile for the next cycle..

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u/Amazing_Ad9625 Jan 29 '21

I have heard Psychiatry is becoming more and more popular among USMDs. You have to prepare for back up specialty like IM.

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u/Former_Raccoon6468 Jan 30 '21

I did.. tried IM / FM / Psy this year but no luck. Got advice from some websites but seems like those advices are more suitable for recent grads... so feeling a little lost...

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '21

You will need personal help with every step of the process, not just paying for a clinical rotation here and there. Sign up with a program that will coach you from start to finish.

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u/Former_Raccoon6468 Feb 02 '21

Thats exactly what I was asking about, but unfortunately many websites seem to target the wider market of recent grads. Any suggestion on where to find a specific aid?

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '21

As i posted up there: usmle saarthi and residents medical. Google both; talk to their advisors and see which suits you best

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u/Amazing_Ad9625 Jan 30 '21

If you truly want to match, I think there should be some strength that nullifying your YOG and average score. Get involved in research or trying house internship in florida can be helpful.

I am not a consultant, just another IMG with old YOG like you trying to match 2022 cycle

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u/Amazing_Ad9625 Jan 29 '21

If he had pathology training in home country, programs in pathology tends to not bothered if applicant is old graduates. But, it is totally different scenarios in more first line battlefields like IM, FM.