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Hello,
I am an Indian medical student from Poland. I will graduate in June 2006. I haven't taken any of the USMLE steps yet. I am planning to take Step 2 few months after my graduation and then Step 1. I haven't done any research so far.

I would like some advice on increasing my chances of getting a residency.
1. Is some research necessary? What kind of research and how long?
2. How much should I score on the USMLEs to have a chance as an IMG?
3. I heard some of the specializations are not available for IMGs. Can someone tell me which specializations are very competitive and which ones I will have a chance to get in.
4. Should I do the Step 1 in less than a year after the Step 2? Does the time matter?

I hope someone will be kind enough to answer my questions even if they are a bit silly. Thank you in advance.
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Jappy said:
Hello,
I am an Indian medical student from Poland. I will graduate in June 2006. I haven't taken any of the USMLE steps yet. I am planning to take Step 2 few months after my graduation and then Step 1. I haven't done any research so far.

I would like some advice on increasing my chances of getting a residency.
1. Is some research necessary? What kind of research and how long?
2. How much should I score on the USMLEs to have a chance as an IMG?
3. I heard some of the specializations are not available for IMGs. Can someone tell me which specializations are very competitive and which ones I will have a chance to get in.
4. Should I do the Step 1 in less than a year after the Step 2? Does the time matter?

I hope someone will be kind enough to answer my questions even if they are a bit silly. Thank you in advance.
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Try posting this in the Eurppean forum, or try the Valuemd forums, just in case you don't get the answers you are seeking.
 
Jappy said:
I would like some advice on increasing my chances of getting a residency.
1. Is some research necessary? What kind of research and how long?
2. How much should I score on the USMLEs to have a chance as an IMG?
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simple: the more you got, the better..
 
sunny123 said:
Try posting this in the Eurppean forum, or try the Valuemd forums, just in case you don't get the answers you are seeking.
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Thank you Sunny. I will post it in the European forum and hope I get some more responses. :)
 
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