Here I am asking strangers on a forum for advice/information on a stupid mistake that I regret every day. "Tell me about a time where you made a mistake".
So I am a non-US IMG that was charged end of 2019 in Canada for a DUI. My BAC was almost double and I was involved in a collision (no injuries). Because of covid, the courts are backed up and I have no idea if the charges will be dropped or when the trial will be. My lawyer joked and said maybe not in 5 years.
I have been sober since, volunteering and have attended the equivalency of the US diversion programs.
This year I interviewed at 5 programs and my chances of getting into one of them are really high.
- If I do get accepted will the background check show outstanding charges/MVA collision?
- If it does show up on their background check what are the chances of them accepting me with a negative check?
- Should I tell the programs before the NRMP rank order deadline or wait to see if I will match?
I want to be honest and upfront with the programs but I don't want to potentially lose my ranking over something that may not affect my situation.
Any advice or opinions are appreciated.
So I am a non-US IMG that was charged end of 2019 in Canada for a DUI. My BAC was almost double and I was involved in a collision (no injuries). Because of covid, the courts are backed up and I have no idea if the charges will be dropped or when the trial will be. My lawyer joked and said maybe not in 5 years.
I have been sober since, volunteering and have attended the equivalency of the US diversion programs.
This year I interviewed at 5 programs and my chances of getting into one of them are really high.
- If I do get accepted will the background check show outstanding charges/MVA collision?
- If it does show up on their background check what are the chances of them accepting me with a negative check?
- Should I tell the programs before the NRMP rank order deadline or wait to see if I will match?
I want to be honest and upfront with the programs but I don't want to potentially lose my ranking over something that may not affect my situation.
Any advice or opinions are appreciated.
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