FMGs in PM&R?

[Mark Koch]

Any success stories? do IMG/FMGs have a good chance at matching? is step scores in the range of 240s enough?

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[mulberry]

http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Main-Match-Result-and-Data-2018.pdf - Page 8 and 9 to give you an idea.

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-12 us/non-us IMGs out of 133 positions matched in PGY1 spots in 2018.
-23 us/non-us IMGs out of 281 positions matched in PGY2 spots in 2018.

 

[Mark Koch]

what do you think is reasonable score for FMGs to have good chance 240s are enough?

 

[Superstarmedboy]

Yes, I think 240s are plenty. Apply broadly and show in your application that you have exposure to the field along with letters from PM&R doctors. Top tier programs may not give you offers simply because you didn't do your medical education in the United States. I think you will match somewhere as long as you're flexible.

 

[j4pac]

I’d audition at places with a history of taking IMG/FMGs. I believe my advice thread in the stickies listed some of the programs. You are at a significant disadvantage...and you will need to do the right things to alleviate the perceived red flags carried by IMG/FMG. Rock the boards and doing VERY well (especially in the interpersonal department) on auditions are good starts.

 

[mulberry]

I’d audition at places with a history of taking IMG/FMGs. I believe my advice thread in the stickies listed some of the programs. You are at a significant disadvantage...and you will need to do the right things to alleviate the perceived red flags carried by IMG/FMG. Rock the boards and doing VERY well (especially in the interpersonal department) are good starts.

Unfortunately, if I remember correctly, majority of them now require VSAS. A lot of IMGs don't have that luxury.