tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post1137940256567264232..comments2024-03-12T14:43:01.539-06:00Comments on Asystole is the Most Stable Rhythm: Why You Don't Want to be an IMG*Albinoblackbearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15222730484450544498noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-56308552189169537702017-12-29T01:07:19.409-06:002017-12-29T01:07:19.409-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384252048920719168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-25591072680670085792017-12-27T02:03:33.949-06:002017-12-27T02:03:33.949-06:00Helpful Post.
Helpful Post.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384252048920719168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-75488254247416950952012-06-22T15:28:14.411-06:002012-06-22T15:28:14.411-06:00@Jessica--thanks for that, will let you know.
@f...@Jessica--thanks for that, will let you know. <br /><br />@fArsight--Send me an email and I'll let you know how I got around that.Albinoblackbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222730484450544498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-18203880154199980032012-06-22T12:39:47.712-06:002012-06-22T12:39:47.712-06:00Yes it is frustrating. I am an IMG too and am try...Yes it is frustrating. I am an IMG too and am trying to apply for an elective in Canada next year. One of the universities requires me to have a vulnerable sector check. I have contacted both the regional police where I used to live and the RCMP, and they both stated that it is impossible to perform such check unless I am physically in Canada. <br /><br />Right, that certainly is all within the realm of possibility. The university in question will just have to explain to my med school why I need to take a couple of weeks off in the middle of clinical rotations to fly back to Canada for the sole purpose of doing this check, and maybe footing the expensive plane tickets as well. *facepalm*fARSIGHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655394222731512715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-21007570906703624932012-02-07T23:15:22.256-06:002012-02-07T23:15:22.256-06:00I live in a smaller community between London and W...I live in a smaller community between London and Windsor, Ontario. We just recently started an affiliation with the Schulich School of Medicine (in London). Perhaps you could look into that? We are considered an under serviced area, so if you agree to stay in the community for five years after you graduate, they are eager to have you! And do provide some compensation, too.<br /><br />I'm not involved in the medical recruitment process, but do work at the local hospital. I've got some contact information if you are interested. <br /><br />Must be frustrating! After all, we have tons of foreign-born and trained doctors in the area, who's first language is not English, and who don't have any ties to Canada, yet here they are, working. You're a Canadian citizens eager to come back to Canada and provide an essential service, and you're getting the run around. Something is broken in the system....Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562786438022181225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-72729614800850466072012-02-06T17:23:52.979-06:002012-02-06T17:23:52.979-06:00I'm with Absentbabinski, I'm sure that we ...I'm with Absentbabinski, I'm sure that we could accomodate you somewhere here in London. We could revisit the good ole days, (except now I have OCD re: bathroom cleaning), it would be kick ass. LONDON CALLING!!!Keethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045997674311429691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-27380761064421297092012-02-06T00:36:15.825-06:002012-02-06T00:36:15.825-06:00Come to the UK! - It may not be Canada, but parts ...Come to the UK! - It may not be Canada, but parts of Yorkshire are pretty rugged :)Absentbabinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403807234722817890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-18211691227776572582012-02-05T10:01:28.051-06:002012-02-05T10:01:28.051-06:00Not sure how the elective thing works, but it soun...Not sure how the elective thing works, but it sounds like you have plenty of experience. Too bad, I talk with many international students mostly seem to be out of Asia and South America, but they must be permanent. We could use a few more exotic Canadians down here.NPOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669816146120005101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-14595859833111500052012-02-05T09:52:10.249-06:002012-02-05T09:52:10.249-06:00There's another place that's quite close t...There's another place that's quite close to Canada- Detroit. Check out Henry Ford Hospital. Lots and lots of IMGs here, at all hospitals in Detroit.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957870218750281678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-59518686818365328092012-02-04T22:47:02.681-06:002012-02-04T22:47:02.681-06:00ABB, this path to (and through) medical school has...ABB, this path to (and through) medical school has been fraught with these kinds of difficulties, but you've always managed to perserve and find a solution. It's amazing and infuriating how hard they're making it for you, but I'm sure you'll find your way through one. more. layer. of bureacratic bullshit.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333141429475788704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-64655990621742639082012-02-04T22:37:59.586-06:002012-02-04T22:37:59.586-06:00Do all of the IMGs who make it really get Canadian...Do all of the IMGs who make it really get Canadian rotation experience?<br /><br />Keeping fingers and toes crossed that all the obstacles lead to the right open door (and I truly believe they will)!PGYxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326999545370162455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-84002235069903960912012-02-04T19:34:56.155-06:002012-02-04T19:34:56.155-06:00That sounds awful and stressful. I'm so sorry...That sounds awful and stressful. I'm so sorry you're getting the runaround.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606647860589550851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-61044050478301425702012-02-04T19:05:49.783-06:002012-02-04T19:05:49.783-06:00P.S Avid I don't know why your comment didn...P.S Avid I don't know why your comment didn't show up here, I did receive it through my inbox...Albinoblackbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222730484450544498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-30793403632754211202012-02-04T18:55:34.445-06:002012-02-04T18:55:34.445-06:00Hey--Avidasystolereader--thanks so much for your c...Hey--Avidasystolereader--thanks so much for your comments, thoughts, and suggestions. Much appreciated! <br /><br />Don't know how else to contact you so...cheers for that. Glad you enjoy the blog! I will definitely look into those links.Albinoblackbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222730484450544498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-515546852876728252012-02-04T18:30:28.701-06:002012-02-04T18:30:28.701-06:00NPO--I have actually looked into all the med progr...NPO--I have actually looked into all the med programs in San Fran 'hood. None take intl students for electives. I haven't checked out Seattle though, that is a good point. <br /><br />I am going to scramble in Canada for now and then look at the US (only because my USMLE Step 1 score is def not high enough to be competitive for surg.) <br /><br />If my USMLE score was aces I'd probably peace-out on Canada completely...Albinoblackbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222730484450544498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-61214592258103202882012-02-04T16:59:09.647-06:002012-02-04T16:59:09.647-06:00What about south of the border. Out here in the Sa...What about south of the border. Out here in the San Francisco area international med students are everywhere. Seattle would be closer to BC, or any metro area.NPOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669816146120005101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-81971837461558024312012-02-04T13:17:32.173-06:002012-02-04T13:17:32.173-06:00I'm sorry. That sucks.
Have you tried Saskat...I'm sorry. That sucks.<br /><br />Have you tried Saskatchewan? There seem to be a lot of IMGs in Regina. I've met quite a few first year residents who managed to snag electives here as med students.Lianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13354145408658237195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-70054458510563895782012-02-04T11:05:13.645-06:002012-02-04T11:05:13.645-06:00BB--Thanks for that, will check the FB! :)
SD--We...BB--Thanks for that, will check the FB! :)<br /><br />SD--Well it is always good to hear about CSA's getting jobs / interviews back in the Motherland...though I fear the competition is getting so fierce I may have to start a NGO and tap-dance into my interview while developing an AIDS vaccine to actually land a spot (esp if I apply for surg...). <br /><br />Amazing how we must always represent the epitome of professionalism to the schools, yet it is alright to treat us with zero professional courtesy. Oh dear, if I keep ranting I'll have to take this post down....better stop!! hahahAlbinoblackbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222730484450544498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-77244972256740793212012-02-04T10:56:14.739-06:002012-02-04T10:56:14.739-06:00So sorry to hear this. I've been participatin...So sorry to hear this. I've been participating with interviews for new residents recently, and the IMGs all had very similar experiences. It does work out for many of them, though - we have a number of IMGs in my internal medicine program, and my attending at the moment is an Ireland grad who did his residency training at my university. Wishing you the best with this.<br /><br />And if it's any consolation, many of the university administrators are rude to Canadian grads too. I'm currently applying for visiting electives, and two of the schools haven't even had the courtesy to reply to me.Solitary Diner (Also Known as The Frugalish Physician)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01239189582752445700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-52494468025357817822012-02-04T10:41:33.548-06:002012-02-04T10:41:33.548-06:00It totally sucks! You have a FB message (or two)....It totally sucks! You have a FB message (or two)...courage!Beach Bumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321849281292778811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-36634687901394550982012-02-04T09:02:48.531-06:002012-02-04T09:02:48.531-06:00Thanks, yep. I could have actually done a montage ...Thanks, yep. I could have actually done a montage with all the emails from various university admin's with regards to electives. It is all in a similar vein. Unbelievable.Albinoblackbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222730484450544498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138625163039637769.post-62979045747035698652012-02-04T08:52:14.859-06:002012-02-04T08:52:14.859-06:00Oh. My. God. This is insane. I really, really hope...Oh. My. God. This is insane. I really, really hope that things will work out for you in the end.NurseJanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06953708971463181981noreply@blogger.com