I am a 4th year medical student abroad in a 6 years system, I still have more 2 years to go.My family is moving back to the US ( I am a US citizen ) and I really wanna stay with them, do you advise to come to the US, take the prerequistes in a year an apply or just finish what I got left and come here back as a resident ( even though its hard now for IMGs). So is it really worth it ?
I really dont see why you'd be turning your world upside down just to spend some time with family. We all love our families, but as time goes on and priorities get in the way, we cant always be with them.
If you've made it through 4 years of med school so far, you can probably manage the last two without them without much difficulty. Enjoy the extra time your course has given you to do some extra research or etc.
If you've made it through 4 years of med school so far, you can probably manage the last two without them without much difficulty. Enjoy the extra time your course has given you to do some extra research or etc.
Thank you so much for replying , I think I will actually do that but will I get a residency in the US if I get a decent USMLE grade, or my chances are low? I am taking it this novemeber
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From which country will you be applying?
Egypt
(I have dual citizenship)
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The only available data (2013) showed that 9 US IMG's whose degree was earned in Egypt matched into a preferred specialty.Egypt
70 did not. See page 22: https://www.ecfmg.org/resources/NRM...atch-International-Medical-Graduates-2014.pdf
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Yes, if you can get into medical school.Oh that means I have a way better chanc e here then
Do you advise me to get a Bachelor degree here then go to Med school or just take the prerequisites?
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Most medical schools want a bachelor's degree or a significant number of units from a US university.
