October 10, 1967Dr, Jaromir VitekCentor A.P.S. - A.A.I.Capua (Caserta)ItalyDear JaromirI was glad to hear from you, not so much about the various tragedies,I fortunately do not remember the people. I am sure I wouldrecognize you of course if I should see you,At the age of 43 you may have a hard time getting accustomedanywhere. I of course love the United States and the principlesit stands for. I believe that you should go somewhere, where youcan in the shortest period of time gain a suitable occupation.Sweden appears to be the most convenient country as I helped.someone from Czechoslovakia get a job in surgery in Sweden, andhe is satisfied.In the United States to get specialized in orthopedics you wouldneed 1-2 years of internship and 3 years of orthopedics in anapproved residency program. You of course could practice generalmedicine after one year internship in a small town or village,and practice orthopedics as part of your general practice,Financially this would be most rewarding. In any case you wouldhave to take a licensure examination. Outside your diploma ofDoctor of Medicine, which would be recognized in some states,your specialty training in orthopedics of course is not formallyrecognized in the U.S.If you should decide to come to the U.S., you should get now a"Certificate of examination for foreign medical graduates," whichare given by various U.S. Embassies throughout the world. Pleaselet me know if I could be of any further help to you.SincerelyKarel B, Absolon, M.D.KBA:bc