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Hey guys! I would like some advice. I am a caribbean medical student. I have completed my rotations, taken Steps 1, 2CK & CS. Now I am waiting for September to apply for residency. During these couple months until applications open, what should I be doing? What are some things we can do while we...

Hello, I am an IMG with step1-205/(1st attempt); step 2 CS-PASS (1st attempt); step 2ck- 215 (2nd attempt), 6yrs from graduation Strong research and administrative experience 2.5 publications, 1award, 1 USCE, 5+ Observerships Excellent LORs. excellent extracurriculars. No sponsorship...

Hi, I'm in a Caribbean medical school and have been finishing all my rotations back-to-back with minimal break time in between rotations. If I continue at this pace, I should be done by the end of July to apply for the 2020 match. My question is: Is it better to delay my rotations by taking a...

HI, I am IMG from India, that means I need visa for matching and my profile is 207/230/cs pass. I have Sloe’s but due to my low scores and visa status I have been subject ti condescending veiws on matching into EM. I love EM, i had the best 2 months of rotations when I was in EM. How do I...

How would the 2020 merger change the chances of matching for DOs and IMGs ?

I am trying to get my California medical license now that I am about to finish residency in Michigan and plan to start working in California on July 1. Getting the Michigan medical license was so easy but I have a few questions about the California license. 1)Does FCVS get a copy of all the...

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Hey, Can anyone recommend any services who help navigate matching as an IMG? I've seen https://www.imgprep.com Matching is hard. I want to help... International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and the US Residency Match But I don't know anyone who has used them and don't want to recommend a bad...

Hey all, apologies if this is in the wrong place. UK med student looking to do FM in the US. We're planning our electives now and there's not long enough between now and then to do USMLE Step1,2ck and cs which means opportunities for sub-Is are limited. This leaves me with the options of 1) Do...

Hi all! I'd appreciate any realistic advice I can get. I am a dual UK-US national and am currently a final year medical student in the UK. I recently did an NBME13 to establish a baseline that I can work with prior to taking my step 1 in July or August this year (I have 5 months in total with...

How long will it take on an average for IMGs (who don't have FCVS verification) to get Florida medical license for starting fellowship? Thanks in advance.

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Hey guys, hope everyone is well! I am an IMG who graduated from med school in 2017, and have been preparing for the USMLE because I am interested in practicing in the US. I am searching to gain clinical experience in America, to further raise my chances to get matched in to a residency program...

I'm a Canadian undergrad thinking about applying to Griffith eventually. I'm interested in hearing people's experiences with the program. Did most Canadian/US graduates end up matching back home or getting an internship in Australia? Anyone you know who ended up not matching or getting an...

Let me begin by saying that I know nothing can replace good hard work during weeks of studying. Now, a little bit of Context. IMG, Step 1 Passed (227). A little over a year ago I registered for Step 2CK and Step 2CS and planned to take both during 2018. Long story short, 2018 was a terrible...

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I qualified in the UK and have completed all my postgraduate training here. This includes IM, and completing two fellowships in my subspecialty. I also hold a PhD in my field. I will be moving to the US to start another Fellowship in July. I do not have...

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I qualified in the UK and have completed all my postgraduate training here. This includes IM, and completing two fellowships in my subspecialty. I also hold a PhD in my field. I will be moving to the US to start another Fellowship in July. I do not have...

I am a nontraditional, 28-year-old American from Boston, Massachusetts. I am set to earn my undergraduate degree by December 2019—a BS in Exercise & Health Sciences, minor in Biology. Aside from having previously changed my major like a hundred times before realizing my passion for medicine and...

Hi! I am an international medical graduate currently enrolled in a master of health informatics program with F1 visa. The master program is count as a STEM field for the 24 month OPT extension. I am wondering if F-1 OPT with 24 months extension, in this case, can be an option for a pediatrics...

Hello, I am an IMG planning to take step 1 next year. I just read in the usmle website about how there would be changes in 2020 and if I am testing in 2020, I should abide by the changes then. Does eligibility period cover a single step or all the four exams? Should I be worried about this? Can...

I am a US-IMG with average scores and an attempt on CS who applied for the internal medicine this match and still have no invitations. As I am preparing for the worst, I am looking into any options that would increase my chances of getting into an internal medicine residency including applying...

Canadian IMG, did school in Europe. PGY3 applying for Critical Care training in USA. My question is, can I work in Canada as an Intensivist after completing fellowship in USA, or will I have to do extra training? Wondering if it is worth doing CC fellowship here if I can't even do CC in Canada...

Hey there, i'm a 4th year medical student in Ireland, lookin to do my summer electives and possible residency in california or Hawaii. As i am looking for elective positions at the moment, it seems to me that most californian medical schools won't accept IMGs for elective positions. Does...

Hi guys, I'm a Caribbean school graduate completely new to sdn. Couldn't find a place for IMG's applying to family medicine for this cycle. Hopefully we can get this one going and support each other during this time. Step 1: 213 Step 2 CK: 226 Step 2 CS: Pass Step 3: Not taken YOG: 2018 Visa...

Hey guys. This new thread is to share experiences and to support each other. I'm really scared and it's the first day of application. Programs usually check applications after Oct 1st when MSPEs are released so I'm not expecting any interview invitation before that date.

The IMG thread last year was super helpful and encouraging to read. Decided to start one for this year's cycle! Let's support each other through this stressful process. Share your scores and application stats (if you wish) - this helps other applicants gauge their competitiveness. It can also...

I'm not sure if this subject has been discussed before. I've seen many programs where IMG's come from Middle east and India without any Latin american resident and also there are programs where IMG's come from Latin American countries mostly. I know programs usually are more comfortable picking...

Hey everyone, hope everything is going well :) I'm a 4th year med student in a 7-year MBBS program in Cairo, Egypt. I'm planning to take a licensing exam and practice abroad. But the thing is I don't know where to go. I'm currently in the US temporarily as a research assistant (some sort of...

Hello, I finished MyEras application but I'm missing my NRMP number since this can be obtained on September 15th. Should I Certify my application without this or should I wait until the 15th and then certify it? Also, how long does it take for the certification to occur? Thank you,

I am an FMG. I graduated first week of July 2018. My internship doesn't start until December or maybe even February depending on the placement. That's how it is in my country. So now I'll have a good 5-7 months gap in my CV. Is this considered a gap for US residency program directors? Since I...

Hello there, I am a US IMG, hoping to match anesthesia in 2019. In October, I will be graduating from one of the big 4 Caribbean schools. I am honor society, 90.5 GPA, 242 step 1, 259 step 2 CK and passed CS on first attempt. I'm trying to realistically decide how many anesthesia programs I...

Hey guys. I've been a long time lurker on this forum, and wanted to get your input on something. So I am an IMG starting my final year in a week. I started studying for step 1 a little over a month ago. So my plan was to go through FA first, along with kaplan 2014/Pathoma videos in any areas i...

Hi, I am an non-US IMG. My step 1 result was very low (203). I am very determined to continue my step journey. This October, I will be in the US attending step 2 CK prep in Kaplan NYC. I have alrdy bought Step up to Medicine textbook. I would like to know is there any study schedule suitable...

Hi, I'd like to ask if its possible to complete an internal medicine residency in my home country and apply purely for skill gaining purposes for a fellowship program. I'm not talking any sort of Ivy league program, I believe any exposure to how things are done in the U.S could be very valuable...

Hi i am an IMG and i have 1 month left of Internship until i graduate my question is can i apply for the Match on Sept 15 of this year and then graduate and go to interviews. Thanks in advance this this will greatly help in my prepration.

Hi all, new to the forum! I would like to begin by asking if there is any chance of being able to match into an Internal Medicine residency program as an IMG, given my record:- I'm a UK medical student (top 5/10 medical school) and I've just finished my third year (two years of pre-clinical...

Hey guys. So I'm restarting my prep. Im an IMG My original plan was to use Boards and Beyond because I'm lacking a lot of basic foundation. I have seen that some students on the Uworld forum have used Dr. Mohammed Taher and gotten great results but I don't see anyone on this forum mentioning...

Hello, I was looking for a study partner in Chicago, IL. I am an IMG and planning on taking the Step 1 in October and wanted someone to study with. Maybe we can quiz each other, do questions and review them and discuss topics each of us are having trouble with. I also work a part-time job so I'd...

Hi guys, Please tell me what are my chances of matching in California for emergency medicine . Which colleges I should apply to with any hope of getting an interview. I am an IMG with step 1 score 238, step 2 ck score 229, Cs cleared. Did electives in university of Kentucky in EMD, Boston...

Hello All, There is an opportunity available for medical students and graduates to gain experience in medical field from wherever you are. Requirements include minimal experience of 2 years, access to a fast plus reliable internet connection, excellent english communication skills, basic...