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Scott Rosenblum, on March 29, 2010 at 2:40 pm said:

I visit Medellin often. I am a radiologist, with neuroradiology training. I have always wondered if there was a way to donate my services in Medellin. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks

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- uscma, on March 29, 2010 at 9:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your volunteer offer.
  Please contact our main office at 305 446-7099 to inquire about the possibility you have mentioned.
  
  Again thank you for visiting our site!
  Best Regards
  USCMA
  
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- Erick Jimenez, on September 27, 2010 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  Hello,
  I am Erick Jiménez and I am thinking about applying for a residency program in the US to start in 2013.
  I am very interested in a radiologist residency and I would like to know if it is possible for me to work with you while perfecting my english and preparing for the USMLE exam.
  I will be living in Philadelphia and hopefully you are not to far away.
  If I can’t officialy work, I would really like to shadow you or volunteer at the medical center you work in.
  If any of this is possible or if you can give me any helpful information on how to find a job or a volunteering position, please contact me at erickjimgra@hotmail.com
  Thank you very much,
  
  Erick Jiménez, MD
  
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Catalina Rodriguez, on July 30, 2010 at 3:58 pm said:

I am a Pre-med student in the U.S. but I am interested in studying medical school in Colombia. I have dual citizenship and I am fluent in both English and Spanish. My fear is returning to work in the U.S. after completing medical school in Colombia. What does it take to be able to work in the U.S.?

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- uscma, on July 31, 2010 at 12:53 am said:
  
  Please contact our offices and request to speak with Dr. Marco Danon he may be able to guide you.
  Thank you for visiting our site.
  
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