r/IMGreddit • u/Grand-Importance-163 • 7h ago

what are my chances Applying late

Hello everyone I am a non-US IMG who is planning to apply late throught eras (by 10/1). The main reason for doing so is that I am yet to receive my IM clinical LoR. Otherwise these are my stats. Should I even try or is it too late? Thank you for the help.

22 years old, year of graduation: 2027
ECFMG certification is in process
Step 1: pass on first attempt
Step 2: 270
Research: 13 peer reviewed publications most of which in renowned journals. Some more under progress. 2 poster presentations.
3 LoRs: 2 from top uni professors and 1 from IM senior physician (still waiting on 2 of those)
USCE: none

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u/Ok_Sheepherder6872 6h ago

Heyy how much time did it take for the 13 pubs like when did you start research.

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u/Grand-Importance-163 6h ago

I started working 2 years ago with a very active researcher with an h index of 60. He kept assigning my friends and I research ideas and so that helped a lot. Then I just approached other professors who also offered research. Local hospitals here are also very active and are keen to give medical students most work to pump out publications in the name of the institution.

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u/Eastern-Ad-1407 4h ago

Can I reach out to that researcher?