I was told that I needed contacts
I was told that I needed home town residency
I was told that it was impossible for a guy and they only take women in OB/GYN
I was told I was an old graduate
I was told I needed a lot of money to match in the USA
I was told I needed 250/260 +
I was told I needed research & clinical experience in the same speciality that I applied
I was told that my accent had to sound as a English native
I was told it was impossible for IMG to match into s surgical speciality
I showed them I matched without contacts
I showed them I matched without a residency
I showed them that I matched being a guy
I showed them I matched 2020 after I graduated in 2015
I showed them that I matched with no economically support from my parents or anyone
I showed that I match with 234/244
I showed them them I matched in OB/GYN with USCE & research in a different speciality
I showed them that I matched with my agentinian accent
I showed them that I matched being an IMG
As an IMG you will face TONS of adversities, negativism, you will hear many times: “you can’t”, “its impossible”, “you are wasting your time”, “you need money, contacts”, etc etc etc…
You are doing a great job, continue following your dream, studying, and giving it all. IT IS POSSIBLE!!
Sebastian Arruarana, MD
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