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Hey guys long time lurker. I'll start with my question more info on me below. I have 1 overseas elective to gain USCE, where is the best place to goto with my stats which will help me match later on? My preference is West Coast over East Coast, i have Nevada residency. I'm from Small Private...

Hello everybody, Hope you all are doing well. I have a question regarding the US clinical experience (USCE) for IMGs. I have been accepted to do two-months hands-on rotation in surgery in one of the good university hospitals in the US. However, in the match I am planning to apply for internal...

Hey guys, I'm going to try and keep this as short as possible. Basically I'm a first year medical student who is studying outside of the UK (my home country) and I intend to apply to the US in the future for residency programs. Now, I want to clarify that I haven't been officially diagnosed with...

Wanted opinions and a poll that were more up to date (2017) Writing a unique personal statement is one of the milestones toward getting a match. This task can be specially challenging for IMGs who might not have a great English language skills or even if they have they may still don't know...

Does anyone know if there are any inherent disadvantages (perception as less than green) for doing blue book electives. I will do enough green book to be licensed in all 50 states, but the rest blue. I want to match IM, not interested in prestigious programs (literally just want to match), am an...

hey guys! I could really use some insight on how medical school works in the U.S. I currently am a Medical Student in Central America. Planning on doing my residency in the U.S. as soon as I graduate! I'm still searching for great online tips for the USMLE tests, and other things I have to do...

Hi. I'm an IMG from India. I've taken both IELTS and TOEFL. I got a score of 8 and 100 respectively. However, to apply for an elective at Cleveland Clinic, I understand I require a High Score on my TOEFL Speaking and Writing. I got a 258 on my Step 1. Will they accept an IELTS as a test of...

Long time reader, but I rarely post so I apologize if this post is in the wrong section. I am a Canadian student that will be beginning a 4-year program at an Irish med school starting this September. I am thinking about a career in a surgical specialty. I'm not 100% sure which one but my...

Hello, Medical school is over for me and I thought it would be a good idea to share my experience given that I used this forum considerably during my medical/pre-medical school years and found it rather helpful. In particular, I want to share my story from the moment I applied to medical school...

I,m looking for any opening, unfilled position or other opportunity arising in any Internal Medicine Residency Program. I,m an ECFMG Certified IMG. Done with Step1,2 & 3. Decent Scores. US Clinical Experience including hands on externships US research Experience + Abstracts. US LOR's Committed &...

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Hi, Has anyone has gone through the process of getting an O1 visa for training, and specifically for fellowship? I wanted to know what the necessary credentials were, what the process was and any other information that seems relevant. Thank you!

Hi, I am an non-US IMG married to a US citizen who will be applying to this year's match. My circumstances dont allow me to apply for GC before start of Nov 2017. And by the time my residency starts in June/ July 2018, I might not have the GC but I'll have an Employment Authorization Document...

I'm a Canadian studying in Europe (4MD program) applying for US electives for January to May 2018. A lot of these application forms have a section to fill out about visas but do I need one as a Canadian to do electives in the US? Do I leave it blank and apply after I've been accepted for the...

Greetings Everyone ! I am expecting my graduation around Jan 2018 and I am planning to do clinical electives in US before step1. I heard that when you do electives in a very competitive place, it is very difficult to obtain an LOR and also we get only a generic LOR unless we perform...

I'm a Canadian studying in Europe (4MD program) applying for US electives for January to May 2018. A lot of these application forms have a section to fill out about visas but do I need one as a Canadian to do electives in the US? So far I've found that the B1 is required but after you receive...

Touro, NY Middletown Pros Close to where I live now (NYC). My wife works and lives in NYC. Flipped classroom curriculum which is attractive for my learning style. Very modern facilities with plastination, 3D modeling, and anatomy labs. Osteopathic American medical school. Excellent 1st time...

Hello all, I am an International Medical Student from India and I am in my final year. I did all my core electives in India and I will be graduating in August, 2017. So, I am looking for clinical elective opportunities either in June or July. I gave my USMLE Step 1 and I will be wrting step 2...

Hi. I'm an IMG and a PGY-1 in a university-affiliated community-based IM residency program. I am interested in Heme/Onc fellowship. My program does not have an in-house Heme/Onc fellowship. How should I go about equipping myself to be a competitive fellowship applicant? I don't have much...

Hello everyone, I am an IMG looking at the possibility of applying to the 2018 Match. I graduate medical school this May. I have not taken any USMLE exams yet, so bare with me please. Possible Scenario: - I miraculously manage to take Step 1 by late July/early August (and get a score before...

I'm a foreign medical student and confused about something. What are the correct answers to the following questions if a program asks you these? a) How did you hear about our program? b) Do you have friends or family in this region of the country?

Hi everyone! I am a South-Asian IMG, with a quite twisted experience and background. I am in my mid-thirties, and haven’t done any clinical practice in the past 7+ years. I migrated to Canada seven years ago and have become a citizen now. In the past years I have done a MS in epidemiology, and...

Article shared by a friend who recently got accepted to SGU and loves to post about it on Facebook: 5 reasons why IMGs will save U.S. health care Worth a read if you want a laugh

Background = 2nd yr Australian Med student at Irish Med School. Yet to sit USMLE's. For now just prepping for USMLE, but my question is- what else can I do to improve my chances to Match into Dermatology in the US. When I return to Sydney i'll probably shadow some Dermatologist - but i dont...

As the title would suggest, I have completed my MBBS degree from Bangladesh and will be starting my one year obligatory internship soon. I was using my free time to look up what I could possibly study in the future and happened to come across MHA. I have heard about MPH a lot, and it's...

Hello there, do you think it is possible to match without doing clinical research after graduating? I mean with scores that are way above your american competitors and enough research? I don't get people asking with a 230-250 score and a couple of papers and maybe LORs. Because that's clearly...

hello guys.. i hope you're doing great ... i am currently a final year medical student from Jordan ... i will graduate in about two month and i'll be doing the foundation year here ... during this year i plan to study and take the Plab tests ... so i fancy studying Orthopaedics surgery and...

I am an IMG with no visa requirements who matched at a university-affiliated community program with a dedicated research department but no in-house endocrine fellowship. I understand that securing a fellowship requires demonstration of scholarly activity/research during residency, participation...

How would you suggest a third year MBBS IMG prepare for their Step 1? I'm almost done with third year. Fourth year consists of medicine, surgery, Gynaecology/Obstretics, orthopedics and pediatrics. How can I study for both step 1 and fourth year Effectively? I also have a year of internship I...

I am studying pitman's answer in the thread US MD in Australia? I am thinking to do some GP training in Sweden/Norway/Finland/Latvia/Estonia/... for 1-2 years. The GP specialisation is 6 years in Finland, 3-4 years in Latvia, ... so the requirements differ between countries. In...

My Finnish colleague worked 13 months first in New Zealand before going to Australia. I am thinking the reasons. I did not get an answer if he got any NZ GP time accepted on his GP specialization in Australia.

Was wondering if I could get some input/advice. I am a graduating fourth-year U.S. citizen IMG and will be completing my M.D. in May of this year. I began medical school at a U.S. LCME school in 2008 and took and passed my Step 1 (220) in June 2010. Shortly after I began my fourth year, in...

Hello, I am an IMG with us citizenship and I took my step 1 in march 2014 and didn't do so great. I had to take a break and work because my mom got sick. I am now back to studying for step 2 and don't know how to start or what to do!! Should I take an NBME first? Or should I just start...

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Hello, If you are a IMG looking to write the Canadian Royal College exam for ANESTHESIOLOGY, and are looking for help in preparation for written and oral exam components please feel free to contact me at [email protected] The pass rate for Canadian residents is typically higher...

I am a non US IMG, will be applying for MATCH 2018 and really want to get into EM. From the SAP Crystal Reports 2016 MATCH, only 18 non US IMG get into EM that has 1891 position available. If anyone has any information, connection, friends, friend of friend, rumors, etc. about which hospital...

Due to multiple eligibility issues and curriculum differences, I can't apply for an elective in the states the old fashioned way. So I'm turning to paid clerkship sites. Anyone have experience with this site in particular? How hands-on was it and what level of responsibility did you have while...

Hello, I am an IMG, completed all three USMLE steps and applying for a Washington State Medical license. Completed a 5 year residency in child psychiatry abroad and worked as a medical director of an outpatient clinic and inpatient unit abroad. Does anyone know if there are any options for a...

I'm an Eastern European medical student looking to do a couple of elective rotations this coming summer. I've spent the last month or so looking at every medical school in the US in order to do these rotations, and every single one that accepts international students requires that you have your...

I'm a medical student from a top US medical school who will be applying for residency in a few months and would be thrilled to help other students in their path to academic success! I have worked with foreign medical students in getting ready for step 2 CS and they have all passed very...