tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439171664390024694.post5774504648238701074..comments2023-06-22T04:21:56.942-04:00Comments on Ask Skeptical Scalpel: Non-US citizen at a Caribbean med school wonders what his chances are for getting a surgical residency Skeptical Scalpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439171664390024694.post-51368298813918148252014-06-06T11:17:35.322-04:002014-06-06T11:17:35.322-04:00Gad, in my opinion, the difference between a 255 a...Gad, in my opinion, the difference between a 255 and a 260 is not worth the effort. Good luck.Skeptical Scalpelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439171664390024694.post-63098176338788576912014-06-06T09:57:23.437-04:002014-06-06T09:57:23.437-04:00For a non-US IMG:
What score is good enough for a ...For a non-US IMG:<br />What score is good enough for a categorical position? If I have 5 weeks till my exam and my recent NBME score is 246<br />I think I can get into the 255+ zone in a month should I go for it or postpone for 3 months to try and get +260 but I'm afraid of burn out. <br />Is the difference worth it? Gadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439171664390024694.post-86142086514322582512013-02-25T15:03:09.590-05:002013-02-25T15:03:09.590-05:00Chris, thanks for posting those excellent links. I...Chris, thanks for posting those excellent links. I'm sure "Leighton" will appreciate them.Skeptical Scalpelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439171664390024694.post-59273503963938254012013-02-25T14:53:32.693-05:002013-02-25T14:53:32.693-05:00Good post, Skeptical Scalpel.
Lot's of inter...Good post, Skeptical Scalpel. <br /><br />Lot's of interest on this topic at OnSurg. <br /><br />Leighton, <br /><br />Here's an inspirational story and some basic immigration info meant for non-resident medical students who want to become surgeons in the US. Good luck!<br /><br />http://onsurg.com/voice/onsurg-interviews/fmg<br />http://onsurg.com/more-special/img<br /><br />Chris Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com