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Hi there, I was wondering if there were any recent success stories from Canadians who graduated from Med school in Ireland and are currently practicing in the USA following the completion of their residency. If you don't mind sharing could you discuss: - Your journey - Additional obstacles you...

Hi all, Canadian-borne who studied in the Caribbean, just found out today (2nd iteration) that I didn't match, feeling pretty worthless. Had 2 interviews, thought both went pretty well, and got follow-up emails from the PDs saying that they enjoyed meeting me and were interested. (Jesus Christ...

Which are the most img friendly fm programs in which significant number of people matched this year? I am an us img applying for the 2019 match. I completed my medical school from australia and now wish to come back to us. I have permanent citizenship status so visa is not a issue. What are my...

Hi! I'm an IMG studying in EU country interested in specializing and working in the lovely U.K. . Can you please let me know what the requirements are for me? Do I have any privilege to IMGs studying abroad? I heard I need PLAB after foundation years, is that true? Or before? Please guide me...

Hello everyone, By July I will be a final year Medical Student in Europe. How is a Sub-I in Plastic Surgery (with a focus on Pediatric Plastics - Craniofacial Surgery) and therefore a pretty good LoR going to help me match into General Surgery Residency? I am more interested in following a...

Need your opinion on my profile. Any feedback will help........ will post profile soon hopefully

Hey, guys. I'm Brazilian, I'm in the 2nd year of med school (I'm 19y, the youngest guy in my class) and in this summer (winter for you guys) I decided to start my studies for USMLE, Step 1 of course. I'm doing all on my own. But as one might imagine, my university is not committed to boosting us...

Hello everyone, I am a NON-US IMG with low board scores (Step 1: 212, Step 2 CK: 222, Step 2 CS: Pass 1st attempt, Step 3: 199). I had 5 USCE (3 at University of Miami, 1 at Northwestern and 1 at Cleveland Clinic FL) and received 5 strong LORs. I applied into Internal Medicine Categorical, had...

Hello everyone, I am a NON-US IMG, Step 1 score: 212, Step 2 CK: 222, Step 2 CS Pass 1st attempt. I had 5 USCE with 5 strong LORs. I had 4 interviews and unfortunately I did not match. I did really well in the interviews and one program sent me an e-mail saying that they will love to have me...

Okay so I'm a US/Caribbean grad from 2016, ECFMG certified. Here is my time-line: Step 1: 218, Step 2 ck: 205; 235. CS: pass on 2nd attempt; Step 3: 208 Had scheduled ck and cs to be right after finishing surgery and IM back to back in 2 different states-did not receive timely/decent advice...

Hello everyone! I'm an IMG living in Europe. If possible, I will like some feedback from some of you in regards to my current situation. I graduated in 2013 and received my ECFMG certification in 2015. Step 1: 231, Step 2 CK: 230, and Step CS: Passed, all first attempt. Will take Step 3...

Hello, I am a non-US IMG in my final year, going to graduate this summer. I am pursuing USMLE to get into EM. EM is an emerging thing where I come from, and its hard to come across good PG training programs in EM back home. I know that EM is extremely competitive in US. In 2017 only 20 IMGs...

Hello everyone. I am a canadian IMg and i have been denied SON for IM residency since they capped. Can someone tell me the process to appeal further. I really appreciate it

Hi, I am currently a medical student in the US but would really like to practice outside of the US in the future. I understand that for the most part, there will be a language barrier no matter where I go. So I am fully prepared/willing to learn a new language. However, I was wondering if anyone...

non US IMG USMLE 1- 228 (second attempt) CS- pass first attempt CK-259 I applied to 150 IM programs and only recieved 3 interviews. One interview was from a place I observed at. They loved me there and the interview went great. Most of the people that interviewed with me that day were...

Hello. I'm an IMG who graduated in 2017. I took an year long break in my internship which was supposed to finish in 2016. Now it has been an year since I've graduated and I haven't done any preparation towards USMLE. I don't have any research work or any plausible explanation for the gaps in my...

I'm a Canadian student currently studying medicine outside of Canada, but the core of my question is: what's the procedure of getting into internship or a residency program in my case? What sort of exams will I have to do (I've heard of the MCCQE & MCCEE)? Also, how much will my GPA affect my...

Hey, I'm an FMG entering my final year, and hoping to match into either EM or IM. I have an elective in an IM subspecialty at a good program, and am organising an EM elective through a contact at another hospital. I just got offered a Surgery Sub-I in a really great program. Aside from the...

Hey there all! I was just accepted into the 4 year RCSI graduate medical program (yay!) and I was wondering if any RCSI alumni/current students had any info on residency rates? I'm hoping to get into an anesthesia residency back in the US. Thanks in advance :D

I am currently 3rd year medical student in Thailand.My dream is to get neurology residency program in US. My GPA is quite low (about 3) and have just one presentation research. Any advice on how to get there or what i have to do next??. Thank you

What visa does a non-US IMG require to do a internal medicine or family med externship? If you’ve done an externship and are a non-US IMG, your input would be invaluable to me. Thanks!

Hello All, This is a very specific question. I have already gone through all of the threads pertaining to this topic, read the NYSED rules about moonlighting, contacted them AND gotten a response, so please refrain from posting what most of us already know. This is a copy of a...

Please suggest schools for my profile....International student friendly schools for MPH/MS IMG GPA 3.24 (wes calculation) GRE 144VR 149QR 3.5AW (first attempt, 2 weeks ago after 3weeks prep :( ) Interested in PH (Epi) and Dietetics so I have looked into dual degrees that would allow me to do...

Hi everyone, I am a PGY-1 who was recently dismissed from IM program due to academic deficiencies. I am going through a really hard time and I think it's appropriate to share my situation so people with more experience than me can give some more insight and advice. This is going to be a very...

Hi everyone, I am a PGY-1 who was recently dismissed from IM program due to academic deficiencies. I am going through a really hard time and I think it's appropriate to share my situation so people with more experience than me can give some more insight and advice. This is going to be a very...

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i have a question regarding registration and getting into a training path in Ireland for IMGs following their website (medicalcouncil.ie) i found that i can register in the "General registration for non-eu" route .. now what does that entail exactly .... from this how do i get into a training...

evening i have a question regarding registration and getting into a training path in Ireland for IMGs following their website (medicalcouncil.ie) i found that i can register in the "General registration for non-eu" route .. now what does that entail exactly .... from this how do i get into a...

Hey guys, I need some advice on if those paid USCE is worth it, I'm in a very confusing place right now. So basically I plan on getting USCE this year, but due to some SNAFU last year, I ended up with nothing, and now with graduation coming in 1 month, I will end up becoming a graduate, and...

Does anyone know any medical schools that offer pathology electives that I can attend? I am currently a medical student at a university in Europe.

Hello, I am a Syrian IMG, been living in Canada for 11 years now, I have tons of clinical trial experience on me, several Electives/Observership at McGill/ University de Montreal with very good recommendation letters, trilingual (En/Fr/Ar). I have already passed all my MCCs (Canadians USMLEs)...

Hi, A little background: I'm an MS3 in a Canadian medical school (not big name). I have pertinent extracurriculars, an ongoing EM research project (and likely a 2nd before match), slightly above average grades and a 240 on Step 1. I have already directly contacted 68 US residency programs to...

morning i am currently doing my Internship in Jordan, and i am interested in doing my residency in Germany... i am wondering if there is a program there in English with no German language required for IMGs like me. thank you

Hi All, I am an IMG (but Canadian citizen) planning on doing an IM residency in the US. I am hoping to get into a Nephrology fellowship but I noticed that it is not one of the subspecialties supported for Statement of Need letters. Anyone here an IMG who was able to do a Nephrology fellowship...

After wrestling the beast, I realise that no amount of training can truly prepare you. It’s like nothing else out there. That being said, this account is an attempt to alleviate the anxiety that will plague me for hopefully only the next three weeks. Reading past experiences guided me during the...

As a fellow Canadian Citizen who is born and raised in Canada. The system to comeback into a residency is extremely difficult. The next little bit will outline the grotesque nature of the system and how convoluted and unfair it is towards IMGs despite their BS guidelines. Get some popcorn...

As a fellow Canadian Citizen who is born and raised in Canada. The system to comeback into a residency is extremely difficult. The next little bit will outline the grotesque nature of the system and how convoluted and unfair it is towards IMGs despite their BS guidelines. Get some popcorn...

Hi guys, I would like to ask you something. I am 4th year med student (out of 6 years of medicine) from Europe. How important are grades for IMG in residency? I am now getting almost straight A’s but I really messed up in my first and second year and usually passed my exams on second or third...

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I am interested in pursuing a career in Medicine. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing, but I messed around during my pre-requisite courses/pre-nursing college career and hence my cumulative GPA is 3.27. I would literally have to re-take an entire bachelors degree to bring it up to...