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Comment #1 by RxPG_Team at 27/12/2007 at 01:59;
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ashb, senior moderator and category administrator for usmle section in rxpg has conducted an excellent and inspiring interview with dr anil chauhan, who is currently doing residency in the highly sought after branch of radiology in us. following is an exc...read more
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Comment #2 by Siyaa at 27/12/2007 at 02:55;
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very informative and motivating !
thanks .
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Comment #3 by borntowin at 27/12/2007 at 05:31;
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congrats to anil
thanks for the article rxpg, anil and asheesh...read more
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Comment #4 by pearllysun at 28/12/2007 at 04:06;
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amazing and an excellent informative interview , i really like it a lot , this interview is one among the best iv seen , this im sure would motivate young rxpgians and every single medical student to path and to succeed , the questions are all good and th...read more
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Comment #5 by sufy at 28/12/2007 at 14:54;
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this was indeed a very inspiring article. congrats. it has thrown some light in the difficult path of us. great job. well done. hope 2 hv some more stories like this to motivate us.
thanks...read more
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Comment #6 by BGM at 31/12/2007 at 03:31;
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good work asheesh. inspiring interview indeed! :up:...read more
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Comment #7 by dr_idli at 04/01/2008 at 23:31;
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it's after a very long time that rxpg viewers are getting a good and aspiring interview . good work . i do hope we get more ....read more
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Comment #8 by anilchauhan82 at 15/01/2008 at 21:43;
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hi friends,
thank you for all of your support and comments. i really appreciate that. i will try my best to be available for most of times when rxpg readers will be needing my help, either on this thread, or on a seperate thread, or through my scrapboo...read more
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Comment #9 by anilchauhan82 at 15/01/2008 at 21:43;
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hi friends,
thank you for all of your support and comments. i really appreciate that. i will try my best to be available for most of times when rxpg readers will be needing my help, either on this thread, or on a seperate thread, or through my scrapboo...read more
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Comment #10 by mann_comp at 17/01/2008 at 12:56;
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sensational guys thanks a lot 4 a splendid inspiring n thought provoking interview 8-)...read more
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Comment #11 by timu73 at 13/02/2008 at 02:36;
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dear sir
your interview was very informative. you told about an alternative of pursuing career in radiology and that involves doing md first and then taking fellow ship in relevant discipline in us. after spending four years in the fellowship programm...read more
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Comment #12 by anilchauhan82 at 13/02/2008 at 04:20;
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dear sir
your interview was very informative. you told about an alternative of pursuing career in radiology and that involves doing md first and then taking fellow ship in relevant discipline in us. after spending four years in the fellowship programm...read more
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Comment #13 by timu73 at 13/02/2008 at 14:48;
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thank you very much sir for your reply
these days we hear quite a lot that after having done steps one can really get into some of fellowship programmes in us which are however not accredited. the problem with these fellowships is that after having been ...read more
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Comment #14 by anilchauhan82 at 14/02/2008 at 01:45;
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even if there existes such excemtion (i will not be surprised by that), one can not be dependent on them as they are very rare exceptions, unlike radiology where md radiology from india very unlikely applies to residency program..............
lemme kno...read more
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Comment #15 by timu73 at 14/02/2008 at 11:40;
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thank you very much for your help. i'll definitely ask for your help if needed. thanx once again....read more
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Comment #16 by SHASHANK_9 at 14/02/2008 at 12:20;
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thanks dr. ashish and anil for the wonderful and inspiring interview. it lights off the spark for radiology field, and heartiest congratulations to dr. anil for his achievements....read more
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Comment #17 by imsanyo at 16/02/2008 at 14:54;
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gr8 work team....read more
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Comment #18 by tickle at 18/02/2008 at 17:10;
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awesome job,team....read more
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Comment #19 by jack82 at 24/02/2008 at 12:35;
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hi do people from average colleges have a chance , and what about doing dnb radio and then applying for fellowships? :cry:...read more
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Comment #20 by hillz at 25/02/2008 at 01:50;
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well done rxpg...such a nice interview..highly informative and inspiring....read more
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Comment #21 by raghavendra_rao_s at 25/02/2008 at 20:41;
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how does one go about getting an observership??...read more
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Comment #22 by anilchauhan82 at 26/02/2008 at 11:09;
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hi do people from average colleges have a chance , and what about doing <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum29.html">dnb</a>
radio and then applying for fellowships? :cry:
hi,
actually u ve come up with very valid question regardin...read more
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Comment #23 by anilchauhan82 at 26/02/2008 at 11:12;
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how does one go about getting an observership??
i would request moderators to put some links here which are available on rxpg website and very good links. applying for observership in radiology is little different. please let me know if you are looking...read more
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Comment #24 by medisid at 22/03/2008 at 11:08;
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hi dr chauhan!
i feel u achieved sth very great and that too from a pure and determined path.
best of luck for ur future.
i have a q?
as u said research counts best if u get a publication. what if ppl do short term research studentships from icmr, e...read more
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Comment #25 by anilchauhan82 at 23/03/2008 at 05:36;
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hi dr chauhan!
i feel u achieved sth very great and that too from a pure and determined path.
best of luck for ur future.
i have a q?
as u said research counts best if u get a publication. what if ppl do short term research studentships from icmr, e...read more
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Comment #26 by medisid at 23/03/2008 at 15:16;
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thank you ............... dr anil.
that was a really really prompt and specific reply.
i appreciate your help. thanx....read more
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Comment #27 by medisid at 23/03/2008 at 15:31;
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i got your point.
scores r important
journals r two types.
there r journals that r indexed and those which are not indexed.
im trying for an indexed publication, but if i am unable to publish my work in an indexed journal.
should i try to publish ...read more
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Comment #28 by anilchauhan82 at 24/03/2008 at 00:26;
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non-indexed pubs is better than no publications....
but difference is not great... if u ve done some work, and unable to get published in indexed, at least submit in non-indexed as u ve done hard work for that...again dont waste much time in that...kee...read more
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Comment #29 by medisid at 26/03/2008 at 22:49;
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wow!.......quick response.......
thanx for explaining it to me......
please be here if we need more guidance in future!
thanx to ashb for linking u here!...read more
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Comment #30 by mikky_83 at 28/03/2008 at 21:42;
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congratulations dr.chauhan...ur story is very inspiring...i want to know some specific details about you such as ur scores both two digit and three digit...were u ecfmg certified by sep 1st...when did u give step3...hw many months of
usce in radiology??...read more
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Comment #31 by anilchauhan82 at 29/03/2008 at 11:56;
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congratulations dr.chauhan...ur story is very inspiring...i want to know some specific details about you such as ur scores both two digit and three digit...were u ecfmg certified by sep 1st...when did u give step3...hw many months of
usce in radiology??...read more
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Comment #32 by raghavendra_rao_s at 29/03/2008 at 18:41;
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can extremely good scores make up for the lack if any in other aspects? also how important are scores in getting an observership/ externship?...read more
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Comment #33 by mikky_83 at 29/03/2008 at 21:51;
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thanx a lot dr.anil....that helps...good luck in your future endeavors.......read more
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Comment #34 by anilchauhan82 at 29/03/2008 at 22:35;
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can extremely good scores make up for the lack if any in other aspects? also how important are scores in getting an observership/ externship?
mr rao,
good scores are very important and definitely covers other aspects like reasearch,lors etc but stil...read more
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Comment #35 by raghavendra_rao_s at 30/03/2008 at 11:56;
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thanks a lot dr. anil...read more
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Comment #36 by itsjusnobody at 31/03/2008 at 00:35;
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hi everyone,
i met this rad doc from d us, he's been practicing there for quite sum time now, n he told me dat mle scores hardly matter when it comes to radiology..it all depends on the other aspects(research etc)..as dr.anil pointed out..
the doc told...read more
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Comment #37 by rajju077 at 31/03/2008 at 00:52;
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hi everyone,
i met this rad doc from d us, he's been practicing there for quite sum time now, n he told me dat mle scores hardly matter when it comes to radiology..it all depends on the other aspects(research etc)..as dr.anil pointed out..
the doc told...read more
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Comment #38 by anilchauhan82 at 31/03/2008 at 08:08;
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hi everyone,
i met this rad doc from d us, he's been practicing there for quite sum time now, n he told me dat mle scores hardly matter when it comes to radiology..it all depends on the other aspects(research etc)..as dr.anil pointed out..
the doc told...read more
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Comment #39 by mnys at 31/03/2008 at 13:28;
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hi dr. anil...congratulations. getting into a rad residency program is truly a gr8 achievement. u r proof that hardwork & perseverance (& guts) really payoff.
i have a few qs. how many months of observership & research would suffice for a branch like in...read more
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Comment #40 by rajju077 at 31/03/2008 at 14:33;
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hi anil, thanks for all the pointers.
have you explained in this thread about h1 research? if you have, forgive my query. if not, can you explain what it is and how to get into it?
i am not into radiology, but research is one of my fortes. and since you...read more
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Comment #41 by anilchauhan82 at 01/04/2008 at 00:42;
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hi dr. anil...congratulations. getting into a rad residency program is truly a gr8 achievement. u r proof that hardwork & perseverance (& guts) really payoff.
i have a few qs. how many months of observership & research would suffice for a branch like in...read more
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Comment #42 by raghavendra_rao_s at 02/04/2008 at 17:56;
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can you shed some light as to what actually goes on during an interveiw? can bad performance in the interview destroy your chances of a residency inspite of getting everything else right?...read more
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Comment #43 by anilchauhan82 at 02/04/2008 at 18:22;
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hi anil, thanks for all the pointers.
have you explained in this thread about h1 research? if you have, forgive my query. if not, can you explain what it is and how to get into it?
i am not into radiology, but research is one of my fortes. and since you...read more
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Comment #44 by anilchauhan82 at 02/04/2008 at 18:27;
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can you shed some light as to what actually goes on during an interveiw? can bad performance in the interview destroy your chances of a residency inspite of getting everything else right?
interview definitely matters a lot... they want a resident they ...read more
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Comment #45 by itsjusnobody at 03/04/2008 at 16:18;
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hi dr.anil,
thanx for ur replies...
could u tell us more about radiology research in the us..and how to go about getting a research residency in that field in the us...
what would be the chances of a person to get into it who does not have visa issues....read more
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Comment #46 by anilchauhan82 at 04/04/2008 at 05:32;
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dear friend,
i have no idea about existence of something called research residency... there is something called hofman pathway, which is not something to discuss on this forum...
radiology research is again very non-specific question as same things app...read more
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Comment #47 by raghavendra_rao_s at 04/04/2008 at 20:18;
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are big names like harvard, duke, john hopkins etc possible for imgs? what kind of credits do they expect us to have?...read more
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Comment #48 by drnm at 05/04/2008 at 13:17;
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hi dr anil..... congrats 4 ur gr8 achvmnt....
my q may be smewht out of way but i wl b gr8ful if u pls help me.....
what are the pg branches in india whch can help 2 get into residency or fellowship in us... as i hve 2 start wth pg now.. counclng is o...read more
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Comment #49 by raghavendra_rao_s at 05/04/2008 at 18:41;
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i have a basic question for which i could not find an answer anywhere. suppose i get into a residency. can i re-apply for another residency next year with better credits (research, lors) etc in hand to get into a better program?...read more
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Comment #50 by anilchauhan82 at 06/04/2008 at 09:39;
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are big names like harvard, duke, john hopkins etc possible for imgs? what kind of credits do they expect us to have?
i do not have answer to your question in accurate sense... but yes they are possible.... john hopkins, i heard prefer research experie...read more
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Comment #51 by mayflower at 06/04/2008 at 18:21;
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congrats dr.anil! tat was a v.inspiring & excellent interview. highly motivating. im gona join dmrd diz academic yr....read more
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Comment #52 by anilchauhan82 at 06/04/2008 at 20:16;
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hi dr anil..... congrats 4 ur gr8 achvmnt....
my q may be smewht out of way but i wl b gr8ful if u pls help me.....
what are the pg branches in india whch can help 2 get into residency or fellowship in us... as i hve 2 start wth pg now.. counclng is o...read more
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Comment #53 by anilchauhan82 at 06/04/2008 at 20:20;
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i have a basic question for which i could not find an answer anywhere. suppose i get into a residency. can i re-apply for another residency next year with better credits (research, lors) etc in hand to get into a better program?
yes u can.. but mostly ...read more
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Comment #54 by mayflower at 07/04/2008 at 12:19;
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hi dr.anil! it would b of immense help if u can tell me wat books2 read, (im gona do dmrd) how2 plan out diz 2yrs 2make it useful,journals2 b read, useful websites 2update r knowledge! i wana do dnb &frcr after diz. plz giv ur valuable suggestions & guida...read more
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Comment #55 by anilchauhan82 at 07/04/2008 at 12:23;
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hi dr.anil! it would b of immense help if u can tell me wat books2 read, (im gona do dmrd) how2 plan out diz 2yrs 2make it useful,journals2 b read, useful websites 2update r knowledge! i wana do <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum29.html">dnb&l...read more
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Comment #56 by drnm at 07/04/2008 at 14:06;
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thanksalot dr anil.............read more
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Comment #57 by raghavendra_rao_s at 08/04/2008 at 22:17;
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thanks for your previous replies..
i am leaving to us an august for my step2 cs. i want to continue with an observership. how should i convince to extend my visa for a few more months when i actually do not have a confirmed observership?...read more
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Comment #58 by anilchauhan82 at 09/04/2008 at 02:03;
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thanks for your previous replies..
i am leaving to us an august for my step2 cs. i want to continue with an observership. how should i convince to extend my visa for a few more months when i actually do not have a confirmed observership?
two things......read more
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Comment #59 by drvineetr at 09/04/2008 at 02:19;
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hello dr anil
i am going to take dmrd this year and i am planning to do dnb after that .i will get seat of dmrd in kem or may be sion hospital .i wud like to ask u that r there any chances of getting a job in us after doing dmrd +dnb.is it considered eq...read more
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Comment #60 by anilchauhan82 at 09/04/2008 at 06:32;
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hello dr anil
i am going to take dmrd this year and i am planning to do <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum29.html">dnb</a>
after that .i will get seat of dmrd in kem or may be sion hospital .i wud like to ask u that r there any chanc...read more
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Comment #61 by mayflower at 10/04/2008 at 11:11;
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thanks dr.anil....read more
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Comment #62 by docmukhtar at 12/04/2008 at 16:35;
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dear dr.anil chauhan
im md radiology resident with f.r.c.r-1,and in the process of part 2a.
i have few queries
1)md radiology and full frcr (london),wat r my possiblities of getting a fellowship (esp neurorad).
2) do i need usmle steps/scores ?or the...read more
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Comment #63 by raghavendra_rao_s at 12/04/2008 at 21:21;
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i have a question that bogs many people in india, especially those who are just out of medical college.many people single mindedly persue usmle but some people write both usmle and the indian exams, going for whatever comes out better. is such a gamble pr...read more
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Comment #64 by mutation61 at 12/04/2008 at 23:26;
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if u wanna go pg in india: indian exams
if u wanna do pg in usa :usmle...read more
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Comment #65 by mutation61 at 12/04/2008 at 23:28;
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i can understand ur position but then if u live in dilemma its certainly going to be counter productive... i can tell u from my personal opinion......read more
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Comment #66 by anilchauhan82 at 13/04/2008 at 00:27;
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i agree with mutation remarks...
it also reflects the inability to decide for the candidate which will harm him in future.. for such person (nothing against him or her), i will suggest to stay in india and prepare for indian pg coz usa needs stability...read more
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Comment #67 by mutation61 at 13/04/2008 at 01:41;
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hi dr anil..
u r correct........
i belong to breed of those people who r torn between indian n us pg
now thing is that i have both the opportunities at both the ends... a very good score(250 plus) in step1 n pg seat(pretty decent ones) through sta...read more
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Comment #68 by raghavendra_rao_s at 13/04/2008 at 16:07;
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99.9% of the people i talked to prefer usmle over the indian exams. ok, indian exams are more competitive, but is'nt usmle as competitive if not more? ok academic opportunities are better in us but are'nt these as good (or nearly) in places like aiims and...read more
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Comment #69 by mutation61 at 13/04/2008 at 20:21;
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@ragvendra rao...
why bother about statistics...... why dont u fix your own goal and keep moving in that direction..
i have read ur posts in couple of other threads too and i can bet u have still not decided which way to go.....
life after md in ...read more
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Comment #70 by raghavendra_rao_s at 14/04/2008 at 00:28;
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ok mutation why did you take the indian pg if you knew it was unsatisfactory in the long run? of course dont answer if you had personal reasons.....read more
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Comment #71 by mutation61 at 14/04/2008 at 01:53;
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no personal reasons at all..
simple fact : a bird in hand is worth two in bush :d...read more
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Comment #72 by anilchauhan82 at 14/04/2008 at 10:31;
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@ragvendra rao...: 99.9% of the people i talked to prefer usmle over the indian exams. ok, indian exams are more competitive, but is'nt usmle as competitive if not more? ok academic opportunities are better in us but are'nt these as good (or nearly) in ...read more
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Comment #73 by anilchauhan82 at 14/04/2008 at 10:40;
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@ragvendra rao...: 99.9% of the people i talked to prefer usmle over the indian exams. ok, indian exams are more competitive, but is'nt usmle as competitive if not more? ok academic opportunities are better in us but are'nt these as good (or nearly) in ...read more
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Comment #74 by raghavendra_rao_s at 14/04/2008 at 11:40;
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ok dr anil.. but are'nt those big fields very difficult to get. and does'nt that mean staying in us without a residency, doing usce, research, building contacts while surviving with your own money. i know 98ers and 97ers who have ended with pathetic fiel...read more
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Comment #75 by anilchauhan82 at 14/04/2008 at 19:56;
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ok dr anil.. but are'nt those big fields very difficult to get. and does'nt that mean staying in us without a residency, doing usce, research, building contacts while surviving with your own money. i know
dr rao..
it is not only difficult but also r...read more
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Comment #76 by raghavendra_rao_s at 14/04/2008 at 22:27;
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then i think it is better to leave to us as early as possible , like after you have completed one step. then the one more year i spend in us is not only enough to complete the other step but also helps to stay in contact with the system, doing usce etc. ...read more
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Comment #77 by anilchauhan82 at 14/04/2008 at 23:42;
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then i think it is better to leave to us as early as possible , like after you have completed one step. then the one more year i spend in us is not only enough to complete the other step but also helps to stay in contact with the system, doing usce etc. ...read more
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Comment #78 by govindbajaj at 15/04/2008 at 12:20;
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anilchauan @
for
for fellowship usmle steps r needed or not if some one di d pg from india then up how many max yr in us one can get felloship
and after fellowship one can skip usmle step and residency programme and c...read more
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Comment #79 by docmukhtar at 15/04/2008 at 13:04;
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sorry,,,,doctor
i didnt get the answer of my query...read more
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Comment #80 by anilchauhan82 at 15/04/2008 at 21:15;
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sorry,,,,doctor
i didnt get the answer of my query
with all these queries and me being an intern in us, it is possible that i miss questions...
please ask again if you do not mind.
anil...read more
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Comment #81 by anilchauhan82 at 15/04/2008 at 21:27;
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anilchauan @
for
for fellowship <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum5.html">usmle</a>
steps r needed or not if some one di d pg from india then up how many max yr in us one can get felloship
and after fell...read more
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Comment #82 by govindbajaj at 15/04/2008 at 23:12;
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anil chuan @
if some one give step 1 now then step 2 2 yr after then again keep gap in 3 rs step .......due to on going india pg along with i t......does this gap effect residency progarme orprefernces of courses as some std may k...read more
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Comment #83 by saarthi at 16/04/2008 at 00:28;
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very nice piece of work by rxpg . really informative...read more
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Comment #84 by anilchauhan82 at 16/04/2008 at 00:51;
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anil chuan @
if some one give step 1 now then step 2 2 yr after then again keep gap in 3 rs step .......due to on going india pg along with i t......does this gap effect residency progarme orprefernces of courses as some std may k...read more
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Comment #85 by anilchauhan82 at 16/04/2008 at 00:54;
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anil chuan @
if some one give step 1 now then step 2 2 yr after then again keep gap in 3 rs step .......due to on going india pg along with i t......does this gap effect residency progarme orprefernces of courses as some std may k...read more
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Comment #86 by govindbajaj at 16/04/2008 at 10:02;
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anil chauan @
some std do house job afre graduation and clear steps within 3yr along with house job ,,,,,as they said they have additonal adv of having certificate of work house job .........as empty peroid quetioned or not prefered...read more
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Comment #87 by govindbajaj at 16/04/2008 at 10:07;
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anil chauan @ some st d quit exam in between as they faer tehy rgeting just 75 percentile wich is not gud ,,,,is it posiible to get idea during exam usmle on computer to judge that someone geting border lienmarks
as once s...read more
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Comment #88 by anilchauhan82 at 16/04/2008 at 10:14;
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anil chauan @
some std do house job afre graduation and clear steps within 3yr along with house job ,,,,,as they said they have additonal adv of having certificate of work house job .........as empty peroid quetioned or not prefered by usa ....they kee...read more
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Comment #89 by govindbajaj at 16/04/2008 at 13:15;
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anil chauan @ some st d quit exam in between as they faer tehy rgeting just 75 percentile wich is not gud ,,,,is it posiible to get idea during exam <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum5.html">usmle</a>
on computer...read more
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Comment #90 by raghavendra_rao_s at 16/04/2008 at 16:51;
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how does one get a good lor. i have read about in many forums before but i want to hear it once from dr anil.
and how does one get 3 lors that most programs require? is 2-3 months enough to get the no. of lors or more time is required?...read more
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Comment #91 by anilchauhan82 at 17/04/2008 at 04:15;
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anil chauan @ some st d quit exam in between as they faer tehy rgeting just 75 percentile wich is not gud ,,,,is it posiible to get idea during exam on computer to judge that someone geting border lienmarks
as once score cro...read more
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Comment #92 by anilchauhan82 at 17/04/2008 at 04:21;
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how does one get a good lor. i have read about in many forums before but i want to hear it once from dr anil.
and how does one get 3 lors that most programs require? is 2-3 months enough to get the no. of lors or more time is required?
good lor means...read more
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Comment #93 by anilchauhan82 at 17/04/2008 at 04:23;
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ok friends...
i got a lot of stuff to do here... and i am taking a one week break at least and will respond to all questions once get free...
if someone needs urgent help, please email me... :)
anil...read more
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Comment #94 by govindbajaj at 17/04/2008 at 20:08;
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anil cahuan @
after claering all steps how much time i t take to get into residency peroid .........maximum time it take for soem one if u have rough idea ..............and if some one not geting residency fo r what num...read more
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Comment #95 by raghavendra_rao_s at 17/04/2008 at 23:27;
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what kind of things does one get to do in an observership?
i am from bangalore medical college, and i am afraid if the clinical exposure here is less than what they expect in us.. of course i can understand everything ultimately comes down to smartness ...read more
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Comment #96 by tinyrekhoo at 29/04/2008 at 12:36;
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hello sir................plz tell me wat is the most appropriate time to go for step 1...................????...read more
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Comment #97 by anilchauhan82 at 29/04/2008 at 13:30;
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anil cahuan @
after claering all steps how much time i t take to get into residency peroid .........maximum time it take for soem one if u have rough idea ..............and if some one not geting residency fo r what num...read more
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Comment #98 by anilchauhan82 at 29/04/2008 at 13:32;
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what kind of things does one get to do in an observership?
i am from bangalore medical college, and i am afraid if the clinical exposure here is less than what they expect in us.. of course i can understand everything ultimately comes down to smartness ...read more
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Comment #99 by anilchauhan82 at 29/04/2008 at 13:39;
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hello sir................plz tell me wat is the most appropriate time to go for step 1...................????
whenever u feel it is appropriate....
it is very very non-specific question and depends on ur schedule and what match u wanna apply to etc ...read more
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Comment #100 by raghavendra_rao_s at 01/05/2008 at 17:43;
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does applying late like in october or november put you at any disadvantage?
i am planning for a general surgery residency. can you mention some good programs that are img friendly and are willing to offer observerships? frieda offers a list of programs...read more
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Comment #101 by anilchauhan82 at 01/05/2008 at 19:36;
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does applying late like in october or november put you at any disadvantage?
i am planning for a general surgery residency. can you mention some good programs that are img friendly and are willing to offer observerships? frieda offers a list of programs...read more
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Comment #102 by manu_neo at 01/05/2008 at 22:18;
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dear dr.anil ,
my regards to you fr running such an informative thread inspite of your busy schedule.
my query bout mle :-
i am currently a psychiatry resident in india and who wishes to pursue a residency...read more
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Comment #103 by anilchauhan82 at 02/05/2008 at 01:37;
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dear dr.anil ,
my regards to you fr running such an informative thread inspite of your busy schedule.
my query bout mle :-
i am currently a <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum65.html">psychiatry...read more
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Comment #104 by manu_neo at 02/05/2008 at 19:49;
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thanks dr.anil for your prompt reply.i agree that psychiatry may not be as competitive to get but it makes much more sense than other specialization if one has an inclination.
and psychiatry is not offered to imgs as easily as it is quite a paying bran...read more
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Comment #105 by raghavendra_rao_s at 06/05/2008 at 15:01;
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i have a question about visa.
what is the best type visa to go for the step2 cs?
some people have gone on b1 and b2. i called the us consulate in chennai and they advised a family or a visiting visa.
family visa is ruled out for me as i have no close...read more
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Comment #106 by anilchauhan82 at 07/05/2008 at 03:33;
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i have a question about visa.
what is the best type visa to go for the step2 cs?
some people have gone on b1 and b2. i called the us consulate in chennai and they advised a family or a visiting visa.
family visa is ruled out for me as i have no close...read more
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Comment #107 by anilchauhan82 at 07/05/2008 at 03:36;
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thanks dr.anil for your prompt reply.i agree that <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum65.html">psychiatry</a>
may not be as competitive to get but it makes much more sense than other specialization if one has an inclination.
and <a...read more
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Comment #108 by AshB at 10/05/2008 at 22:56;
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and psychiatry is not offered to imgs as easily as it is quite a paying branch for us graduates as far as i know.
again my regards to you for clearing some of my doubts.
just my 2 cents.... psychiatry is not a very high paying branch compared to othe...read more
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Comment #109 by helixiie at 12/05/2008 at 21:43;
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hello sir,
first of all hearty congrats for your success. these days we hear a lot that
getting a residency is very tough as there are too many applicants for the vacancies. how far is it true ?
and one more question . what are the prospects ...read more
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Comment #110 by raghavendra_rao_s at 14/05/2008 at 13:34;
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do high usmle scores really matter as far as getting a residency is concerned. i know it is not that hard getting a score of 94 or 95. but is it justified to put that extra effort and get to 99. and it is very costly too, given that most people who join k...read more
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Comment #111 by aceofbase at 16/05/2008 at 14:11;
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hi
congrats 4 ur achievement.
plz let me know more abt fellowship. after doing 3 yrs at india wt r v supposed to do?
write usmle to practice there and how long do v ve to do the fellowship?...read more
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Comment #112 by raghavendra_rao_s at 23/05/2008 at 18:47;
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dr. anil where are you? dont abandon this forum, it is one of the best in rxpg..
anyway i had a question for you.. i got my scores for step2 ck and it was 252.
i was quite happy till i found out that many people have scored 260s and some even 270s. (i ...read more
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Comment #113 by anilchauhan82 at 25/05/2008 at 22:00;
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hello sir,
first of all hearty congrats for your success. these days we hear a lot that
getting a residency is very tough as there are too many applicants for the vacancies. how far is it true ?
and one more question . what are the prospects ...read more
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Comment #114 by anilchauhan82 at 25/05/2008 at 22:06;
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do high <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum5.html">usmle</a>
scores really matter as far as getting a residency is concerned. i know it is not that hard getting a score of 94 or 95. but is it justified to put that extra effort and get t...read more
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Comment #115 by anilchauhan82 at 25/05/2008 at 22:12;
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hi
congrats 4 ur achievement.
plz let me know more abt fellowship. after doing 3 yrs at india wt r v supposed to do?
write <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum5.html">usmle</a>
to practice there and how long do v ve to do the fellowsh...read more
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Comment #116 by anilchauhan82 at 25/05/2008 at 22:17;
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dr. anil where are you? dont abandon this forum, it is one of the best in rxpg..
anyway i had a question for you.. i got my scores for step2 ck and it was 252.
i was quite happy till i found out that many people have scored 260s and some even 270s. (i ...read more
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Comment #117 by raghavendra_rao_s at 28/05/2008 at 00:59;
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there are some websites like fmgamerica, americlerkship, fmgaffordable that seem to act as 'middlemen' for getting usce.. i contacted one of them by phone and to my surprise they actually offered me an elective (i know how difficult only observerships are...read more
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Comment #118 by anilchauhan82 at 17/11/2008 at 04:35;
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i m kinda back.....still busy...
but can try to answer ur queries, if u guys have.........read more
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Comment #119 by maad at 23/11/2008 at 15:47;
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hai dr.anil,
i have done my dnb(obgyn) in india and simultaneously my usmle 1(86%) , 2(93%) and given my step 2 cs in nov 2008.i am trying to enter either residency obgyn or fellowship in obgyn related areas.i am really helpful if u can guide me f...read more
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Comment #120 by narmi at 27/11/2008 at 17:59;
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sir,congradulations for ur achievment ..ur article is very nice to knw abt usmle. sir i'm doing my internship and i didnt do any research works so far..i'm going to complete my internship in next three months..so if i start my preperations this april 2009...read more
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Comment #121 by SSG123 at 27/11/2008 at 20:05;
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congrats to anil....
and thanks rxpg...that was an excellent interview, truly inspiring as well as informative......thanks again....read more
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Comment #122 by anilchauhan82 at 29/11/2008 at 02:21;
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sir,congradulations for ur achievment ..ur article is very nice to knw abt <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum5.html">usmle</a>
. sir i'm doing my internship and i didnt do any research works so far..i'm going to complete my internship i...read more
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Comment #123 by anilchauhan82 at 29/11/2008 at 08:08;
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hai dr.anil,
i have done my <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum29.html">dnb</a>
(obgyn) in india and simultaneously my <a href="http://www.rxpgonline.com/forum5.html">usmle</a>
1(86%) , 2(93%) and given my step 2 cs...read more
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Comment #124 by mango111 at 17/12/2008 at 13:07;
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dear anil,
i am a gen. surgery pg from india, (age 35yrs) and want to get into radiology in the us. i have a few publications that i did during my pg days, including an international publication in a very reputed book.
i am currently appearing for ste...read more
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Comment #125 by anilchauhan82 at 02/01/2009 at 02:10;
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dear anil,
i am a gen. surgery pg from india, (age 35yrs) and want to get into radiology in the us. i have a few publications that i did during my pg days, including an international publication in a very reputed book.
i am currently appearing for ste...read more
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Comment #126 by drgreen at 05/01/2009 at 06:22;
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thanks dr. anil for sharing your experience with us. it was awe inspiring....read more
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Comment #127 by shetu_dr at 17/01/2009 at 11:02;
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hi, dr.anil chauhan!
u have done a great job!
u r so helping.....
can u pls tell me if we have to be a green card holder or a citizen of usa to get into residency?
is it possible to get into residency after doing step 1 and step 2?
does canadian res...read more
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Comment #128 by anilchauhan82 at 20/01/2009 at 09:39;
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hi, dr.anil chauhan!
u have done a great job!
u r so helping.....
can u pls tell me if we have to be a green card holder or a citizen of usa to get into residency?
is it possible to get into residency after doing step 1 and step 2?
does canadian res...read more
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Comment #129 by doc_msg at 05/02/2009 at 01:42;
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hi doc anil...i am a newcomer here,i have somewt similar queries so iam sendins u a already asked query wich somehow remained unanswered previously.pls reply whenever u get time.
previous q asked is as follows;
dear dr.anil chauhan
im md radiology r...read more
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Comment #130 by vkbond at 10/02/2009 at 13:46;
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hi doctor anil chauhan . i want to ask you an offbit question. according to you , how is the general life in usa & how clincs different from indian setup? please try to give a comprehensive answer....read more
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Comment #131 by anilchauhan82 at 16/02/2009 at 01:11;
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hi doctor anil chauhan . i want to ask you an offbit question. according to you , how is the general life in usa & how clincs different from indian setup? please try to give a comprehensive answer.
life is excellent in usa. i am highly biased towards u...read more
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Comment #132 by anilchauhan82 at 16/02/2009 at 01:14;
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hi doc anil...i am a newcomer here,i have somewt similar queries so iam sendins u a already asked query wich somehow remained unanswered previously.pls reply whenever u get time.
previous q asked is as follows;
dear dr.anil chauhan
im md radiology r...read more
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Comment #133 by prateek_dr1986 at 17/02/2009 at 16:18;
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hello dr anil ..indeed very aspiring and grat interview..thanks alot for sharing this experience..i m a fmg in final year .going ahead for step 1 in april..i shalll keep this research this for 1st criteria now...i wnted ask how can i publish my papers of ...read more
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Comment #134 by anilchauhan82 at 19/02/2009 at 07:25;
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hello dr anil ..indeed very aspiring and grat interview..thanks alot for sharing this experience..i m a fmg in final year .going ahead for step 1 in april..i shalll keep this research this for 1st criteria now...i wnted ask how can i publish my papers of ...read more
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Comment #135 by dr_bala at 22/02/2009 at 22:14;
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hi dranil chauhan...
u are doin a great job...i really appreciate it
ur thread has been a help to so many aspiring docs...
...well m doin my md anaesthesia from govt college in maharashtra there are few things i wud like to ask...
1. can we do fellows...read more
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Comment #136 by manu_19 at 24/02/2009 at 13:21;
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hi dr.anil,
what kind of research is required ?
does retrospective studies ( if it is published in indexed journals ) help ?
which is given more importance : clinical trials, prospective or retrospective studies ?...read more
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Comment #137 by guesswho_nd at 25/02/2009 at 16:34;
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hello dr anil......what did u do for usce? how can we find externship in usa?pls help...read more
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Comment #138 by doc_euphoria at 02/03/2009 at 18:51;
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i have read all pages of this thread before.. may be this question was asked before but i can't recall..
so here is my questions..
1. if i do md radiology from average or not known college than what, i mean how much it affects to get into fellowship...read more
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Comment #139 by docparag at 02/03/2009 at 21:31;
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hello dr.anil..
great achievement must say... i have some queries...
i'm pursuing my dnb nuclear medicine in mumbai, want to do my md radio in us. planning to give my usmle soon.
1) what are the prospects of getting into it ?
2) is doing the 1 yr in...read more
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Comment #140 by anilchauhan82 at 23/03/2009 at 06:59;
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hi,
1: i really apologize for not bein able to provide u information on anes fellowships, but if i have to guess, i will say yes.
2: 2nd is related to 1st question i guess.
anil
hi dranil chauhan...
u are doin a great job...i really appreciate ...read more
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Comment #141 by anilchauhan82 at 23/03/2009 at 07:04;
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hi,
if you are into research knowing the different types of research n more, you will soon know the importance of prospective and clinical trials, both are much better than retrospective study but considering the fact that imgs most of the time do not ...read more
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Comment #142 by anilchauhan82 at 23/03/2009 at 07:08;
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this is difficult to answer.
i believe there is whole different section on it, which you can search on rxpg. i applied all over usa in general.
anil
hello dr anil......what did u do for usce? how can we find externship in usa?pls help...read more
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Comment #143 by anilchauhan82 at 23/03/2009 at 07:20;
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1: this question is not worth asking in this case. first, u will always join best college available. second, even if it not a good one, it is better chance to get fellowship than to get into radiology. and also depends what fellowships u wanna do. msk, ne...read more
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Comment #144 by anilchauhan82 at 23/03/2009 at 07:26;
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hi,
1. gettin into radiology is achievable with good scores and good networking.
2. in almost all cases, it is mandatory.
3. very few nuc med programs are there and they mostly make sure u have good nuc med background and thats what u r interested in...read more
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Comment #145 by doc_euphoria at 02/04/2009 at 18:55;
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thanks dr.anil for answering all my questions.....read more
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Comment #146 by tinwintin at 02/04/2009 at 21:31;
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hello sir...i know the question is slightly gross but i had to ask..where is radiology heading now,since you r at the hub of things in us..whts in store for radiology..how do you feel its gonna change clinical medicine in the coming yrs with new advances....read more
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Comment #147 by anilchauhan82 at 04/04/2009 at 14:00;
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hello sir...i know the question is slightly gross but i had to ask..where is radiology heading now,since you r at the hub of things in us..whts in store for radiology..how do you feel its gonna change clinical medicine in the coming yrs with new advances....read more
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Comment #148 by docrej at 05/04/2009 at 22:41;
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hello sir,
i had gone through your interview, wherein you stated that you did your internship in the us. how did you go about it - with regard to applying for visa, hospital affilitation etc.?...read more
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Comment #149 by amitbajaj50 at 06/04/2009 at 00:24;
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well dr anil, though its not much important to you,,still
1) what do u fell about the scope of nuclear radiology? where is it heading now? given the fact that functional radiology in nm is quite a modality inquired into these days ...i mean picking up (...read more
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Comment #150 by harmeetgill75 at 12/04/2009 at 10:56;
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really a morale boosting for us img.
for the time being its a long way for me to go as i have just started my step 1 prep....read more
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Comment #151 by arjunkrishna at 19/04/2009 at 11:46;
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hi dr anil this question has been asked previously but i would like to clarify another doubt regarding future of radio...is it a possibility that specialists and superspecialists will be doing the reading of scans etc and then radiologists may be not so m...read more
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Comment #152 by ravi7749 at 18/07/2009 at 17:51;
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dear dr anil
i am new to this usmle preparation board and just kick started my preparations .i wana take up internal medicine or pediatrics as my specializations .however from wat i see and hear fellowships are a must following internal medicine residen...read more
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Comment #153 by adigmc at 22/07/2009 at 13:57;
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hello anil sir
congratulations to u for starting this awesome thread and securing a highly competent radiology program.
please grant me an apology for asking a q unrelated to radiology.
im an intern from gmc,mumbai. i m interested in pathology,de...read more
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Comment #154 by drtauseef at 31/08/2009 at 00:56;
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hi anil sir ,congrats for such an acheivment i would realyy appreciate if u or somebody could shed some light on following question.
im a usmle aspirant but with the idea of securing a degree in india i hv joined ms general surgery course in pgi chan...read more
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Comment #155 by jennytj at 02/09/2009 at 06:29;
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dr. anil,
i wanted to know your views on applying to two specialties(one of which requires a year of internship) at the same hospital and also, about applying to internal medicine- categorical and preliminary, at the same program in us. is there any c...read more
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Comment #156 by optimus at 09/09/2009 at 23:20;
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well done...read more
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Comment #157 by fiem5422 at 12/09/2009 at 02:02;
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hello dr.anil, congrats on your achievement and we really appreciate the time you spend and effort you take to help us out by answering our queries. you had given a clear explanation of pursuing rad fellowship in the us after completing md rd here. i'd l...read more
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