tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post217274356851605070..comments2024-02-25T14:06:01.890-08:00Comments on USMLE and Residency Tips: PhD as an Alternative for International Medical GraduatesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-27191005749554890692016-11-23T16:10:50.462-08:002016-11-23T16:10:50.462-08:00HI, Thank you for the information. Can you elabora...HI, Thank you for the information. Can you elaborate on the combined MD/PHD programs and what is the procedure for it? As in, how different it is to approach than the regular MD programs ? George Koshy Vilanilamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14762950473813297878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-49340992641728146112016-10-23T16:47:52.598-07:002016-10-23T16:47:52.598-07:00Hi droider
Thanks a lot for this info..I have comp...Hi droider<br />Thanks a lot for this info..I have completed my mbbs in 2015..I will be writing gre a day toefel in 2017 and hopefully apply to phd courses by the same year..<br /><br />1.will following things affect my application even having very good gre and toefl marks....A.my gap of 1.5 years without any job?<br /> B.NO Research papers or experience.?<br />2.I am scared of job opportunities in US after phd programs..can please guide about the jobs there?.. (yes.I will work hard with thesis and research process during phd.connections I will try by best but I am not sure 100 percent to help me for a job)..based on this pls do tune your answer..<br /><br />Awaiting eagerly for your replyNarniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379948413013462199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-41591945557180918542016-10-21T00:02:09.246-07:002016-10-21T00:02:09.246-07:00Hey, droidor.
I'm an MBBS graduate from India....Hey, droidor.<br />I'm an MBBS graduate from India. I want to shift to a completely academic medical career. So, I think, taking usmle would be a waste of time. Inorder to get admitted to top PhD courses (as in Mayo), do you suggest that I do any further course before applying there (to improve my chances)? I'm particularly interested in immunology. Thanks!asishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461752197982332113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-35756984685115009862016-08-08T11:24:54.494-07:002016-08-08T11:24:54.494-07:00Hi.I live in mechighan and i am confused about whi...Hi.I live in mechighan and i am confused about which better to apply for USMLE or PHD .Nooralshamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723223765496685234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-53941317329706744682016-06-15T00:01:21.152-07:002016-06-15T00:01:21.152-07:00i graduated in 2013. am currently worling as a med...i graduated in 2013. am currently worling as a medical officer in department of anaesthesiolog in one of the reputed hospitals in nepal..i am researching online for a opportunities in phd program related to anaesthesiology..but still cant find one..i want to doa phd and then finism my usmleso i can get into anaesthesiology....i have even gone thru the masters in anaesthesiology programs offered by diff uni such as emory... but phd is my first priority.... could u suggest some links towars getting a step closer to my target ?ashishshrestha_1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07658379554125015866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-39396576473176421632016-06-06T04:39:51.568-07:002016-06-06T04:39:51.568-07:00Hello sir,very useful article,I'm an IMG 2010 ...Hello sir,very useful article,I'm an IMG 2010 grad from India,done my diploma in Opthalmology,planning to take usmle steps..I'm interested in peads residency by the time I'm ready with my steps 2 yrs from now I'll b an old IMG,if I join PhD in genetics and then do simultaneously do my steps vl it b helpful? R should I give my steps and then get into PhD genetics progm if I dint match? Wat is my best option.. Plz suggestEstherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431701078084743101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-12602563798496493152016-03-13T20:56:56.664-07:002016-03-13T20:56:56.664-07:00hey droider...firstly thankyou for your valuable i...hey droider...firstly thankyou for your valuable information about alternative careers for imgs.It really gave me a hope.i want to know actually that a ms/phd in biotechnology would help me get me into residency in usa?if yes what residencies can i get into...pls help..thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975494722201481379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-57925175749260344482016-03-06T02:58:12.466-08:002016-03-06T02:58:12.466-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424112395137271063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-40142959276236518302016-02-27T12:54:37.480-08:002016-02-27T12:54:37.480-08:00Hi, I am an IMG (without greencard), graduated fro...Hi, I am an IMG (without greencard), graduated from a European medschool in 2015. I would like to work in US. I wanted to take the USMLE exams but we are incredibly underpaid in my country and if I "loose" all my savings for taking exams which give me very poor chances to get a medical job in the States seems to be an irresponsible decision. I started my residency in Medical Microbiology and since I'm interested in researching as well I would like to know further opportunities. I'm also interested in teaching at universities. Please help me.Nina_89https://www.blogger.com/profile/08897022812537143958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-68956206383492449732016-02-20T03:04:22.306-08:002016-02-20T03:04:22.306-08:00Hi,
I have completed by MD Pharmacology from a go...Hi,<br /><br />I have completed by MD Pharmacology from a good government institute in Mumbai in 2013 followed a medical officer role in emergency for 1 year and 2 years of medical affairs experience in a German MNC in Mumbai. I wanted to know if i would have to give USMLE to get into a medical affairs role in a pharma MNC in California. or would it be a GRE/TOEFL alone? if my spouse has i140, i assume i will have employment authorization?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980174690248598858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-58836234857586404992015-11-27T03:14:14.835-08:002015-11-27T03:14:14.835-08:00Hi, i did my graduation on 2003 ,did only cs,what ...Hi, i did my graduation on 2003 ,did only cs,what will be good for me,trying for residency or go to college for pa or phd.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959637007059847462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-87040776393609022272015-09-24T10:42:42.131-07:002015-09-24T10:42:42.131-07:00Droider, this is a fantastic article, please let m...Droider, this is a fantastic article, please let me know if I have permission to share a link from my website to your page. I think you provide some great information and are a trusted resource for those whom seek you out. The website is http://www.foreignmedicalstudents.com/NACINFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222479044683608752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-49347182233929369222015-09-24T10:40:43.465-07:002015-09-24T10:40:43.465-07:00http://www.foreignmedicalstudents.com/http://www.foreignmedicalstudents.com/NACINFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222479044683608752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-32160488003305316632015-09-24T10:37:15.647-07:002015-09-24T10:37:15.647-07:00http://www.foreignmedicalstudents.com/http://www.foreignmedicalstudents.com/NACINFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222479044683608752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-28941686136977692182015-09-24T10:33:30.687-07:002015-09-24T10:33:30.687-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.NACINFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222479044683608752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-45890512470281871732015-09-24T10:33:12.299-07:002015-09-24T10:33:12.299-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.NACINFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222479044683608752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-71065388877288944222015-09-24T10:15:04.107-07:002015-09-24T10:15:04.107-07:00Hello,
I am an IMG, graduated in 2008. I have ...Hello, <br /><br /> I am an IMG, graduated in 2008. I have almost no gap in my CV, have observership experience in a clinic/inpatient hospital in the US. I am a permanent resident of the US. <br /> My biggest goal is to continue my career of physician in the United States, where I live currently. I applied for taking medical licensing exams in 2012, took the step 1 in 2014 and passed only after the second attempt (with low pass score). Then I took the step 2 CK and unfortunately failed. My blame was that I tried to take this exams parallel to my two pregnancies and delivery of my two kids. <br /> Now I am totally confused... I don't have a hope that I can get into a Pediatrics, IM or FM residency program, even if I retake the step 2 CK and get the highest score. But with all of this I cannot give up, cannot refuse of my biggest dream.<br /> I am thinking about to be involved in a PH.D. program, which will give me the degree and of course opportunities to strengthen my CV. While that, the validity period of taken exams will expire and I will have an opportunity to take again all the steps and hopefully get super high scores. I know this is very long way, but I don't know what to do else. I will greatly appreciate, if you give me some advise for my specific situation.<br /> If I do what I think and if I apply for residency after doing PH.D, will the program directors be somehow aware of my past failures, which can affect on getting matched? <br /> Please tell, if you find my ideas reasonable. I'll look forward to get your recommendation. <br />Thank you very much!<br /> <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609731128722273129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-15029509907142525372015-09-07T04:52:36.213-07:002015-09-07T04:52:36.213-07:00Hi,
I am an old IMG. I graduated in 2000 from Nige...Hi,<br />I am an old IMG. I graduated in 2000 from Nigeria. I have passed all my steps (1,2 &3), but have been unsuccessful in getting into residency. In 2011, I decided to do a MPH which I completed in 2013. I thought that would improved my chances of getting into residency, but I was wrong. So, after reading this article of yours, I thought may it's a good idea to go ahead and do a PhD in one of the areas you listed. But I am not sure if this will improve my chances of getting into residency considering the year of my graduation. What do you think?tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966510226859237871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-41457738583250811312015-08-01T08:05:56.885-07:002015-08-01T08:05:56.885-07:00Hi I am old IMG more than 12 yr attempted usmleste...Hi I am old IMG more than 12 yr attempted usmlestep1 but failed in last mth now I want to move in non clinical option is health informatics is good for getting job?srutihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860263609716366236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-60502926484105851892015-03-09T05:04:46.149-07:002015-03-09T05:04:46.149-07:00Hello
Me an IMG from Bangladesh. I am planning to ...Hello<br />Me an IMG from Bangladesh. I am planning to do PhD in cancer biology.. Is it possible with MBBS only??plz guide me regarding this. Thanx.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14676779515543609604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-10281697153887304262014-09-20T21:56:23.874-07:002014-09-20T21:56:23.874-07:00Hello Droider,
I am an MD from Iran (1993) worked ...Hello Droider,<br />I am an MD from Iran (1993) worked in clinical job for 4 years and then moved to UK in 1997 and received my PhD in Immune-Gene therapy (antibody engineering) in cancer from Manchester Uni/UK (2006). I came back to clinic in 2008 and repeated my internship. Then I got into psychiatry in 2011 to apply my Gene therapy knowledge in anti-addiction proteins and anti alzheimer Gene therapy. I am half way through to become a consultant (sub specialist) psychiatrist. However I found it next to impossible to work as physician scientist in the UK. Besides, due to some reasons I need to move to USA. I can translate genetic knowledge into clinical needs in tissue engineering, vaccine development and transplantation. I am a UK citizenl and a Canadian permanent resident. I will be grateful if I have your advice about whether there is any scope I can enter into pathology or Obs&gyn or other residency programms in the US?<br />Regards<br />Dr HuskhosrAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303475829715388094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-76435101456771424762014-08-19T23:25:09.693-07:002014-08-19T23:25:09.693-07:00ffAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919058843103007318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-74367054877389877452014-08-19T23:22:20.826-07:002014-08-19T23:22:20.826-07:00can suggest more as m a md microbiology and m look...can suggest more as m a md microbiology and m looking to imigrate in usAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919058843103007318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-2299738392076904932014-08-17T04:09:33.462-07:002014-08-17T04:09:33.462-07:00Hello Dr. Fathi,
My recommendation would be to con...Hello Dr. Fathi,<br />My recommendation would be to concentrate of USMLE scores first. You likely would not have an issue as far as 'gap' in education is concerned since you have been involved in some form of continuous medial exposure. Also best to apply to family medicine or internal medicine since you will have opportunity to apply for geriatric fellowships. In fact, you may be a very strong candidate for a geri fellowship once you are through with your residency. Another alternative may be to look into direct geriatric fellowships. those however may come with limited options.Veuepointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045044825911134674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695311225836057358.post-41647190213645736492014-06-25T15:24:45.738-07:002014-06-25T15:24:45.738-07:00Hello Droider,
I have completed my GRE and Toefl a...Hello Droider,<br />I have completed my GRE and Toefl and I am planning to apply for phd in microbiology.I would like to know the impact of college ranking in application process.I would like to know whether I will be able to get a good job only if I complete graduation in the top graduate schools.In applying for the phd program what factors I should consider?Is the ranking of the college important?I request you to give your suggestions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400319556546554005noreply@blogger.com