IMG Internal Medicine Applicants - Match 2021

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Do you guys have any idea how this new H1b prevailing wages rule will affect matching in H1b residency positions?
 
Non US-IMG - Need Visa

YOG: 2019
Step 1 : 265
Step 2: 263 (Both first attempt)
CS: Applying through Pathway 1
OET: Pending (November)
Step 3: Not taken
USCE: 1 month hands-on, 2 months of virtual rotation
2 US LoRs
1 Publication + 1 Poster Presentation

Best of luck to everyone!
 
Dr. Vitamin C said:
Non US-IMG - Need Visa

YOG: 2019
Step 1 : 265
Step 2: 263 (Both first attempt)
CS: Applying through Pathway 1
OET: Pending (November)
Step 3: Not taken
USCE: 1 month hands-on, 2 months of virtual rotation
2 US LoRs
1 Publication + 1 Poster Presentation

Best of luck to everyone!
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Wow. Amazing scores. Good luck.
 
Visa status: non- US IMG, needs a visa
YOG: 2013
Step 1: 237
Step 2 CK: 239
Step 2 CS: Pass 3rd attempt 🙁
Step 3: 213
1-month observership in IM
2 years of research in Orthopedics, 5 publications, 4 posters, 3 oral presentations.
3 years experience as a primary care doctor in my home country

this is my 3rd time applying to the match, this year step 3 is extra also IM observership
any hope this year ?
 
US-IMG
YOG: 2020
Step 1 : 241 1st attempt
Step 2: 248 1st attempt
CS: Pass 1st attempt
Step 3: Not taken
USCE: 90 weeks
3 US LOR + 1 DOM letter
2 Poster Presentations
4 Volunteer
 
Do you guys think there will be less IMG candidates (both non-US and US) compared to previous years? This thread has been awfully quiet.
 
Do you guys think not having an IM LOR would be a huge red flag? I have 4 LOR's (2 FM, 1 Peds, 1 Surgery), but only realized I like IM after I started my Surgery residency
 
highyieldcorgi said:
Do you guys think not having an IM LOR would be a huge red flag? I have 4 LOR's (2 FM, 1 Peds, 1 Surgery), but only realized I like IM after I started my Surgery residency
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Yes...why would an IM program want to extend an invite to someone where IM looks like a back up?
Seems like it’s FM that you should apply to...

FYI, many IM programs require an IM chair letter.
 
US-IMG
YOG: 2020
Step 1 : 253 1st attempt
Step 2: 260 1st attempt
CS: Pass 1st attempt
Step 3: Not taken
USCE: 8 weeks
2 US LOR + 1 home country IM Dr. letter
Volunteer + work experience but no research

what are my chances to match in a uni/uni-affiliated program? I'm applying to around 200 programs.
 
Non -US img here
Yog 2015 (red)
Step 1 227
Step 2 ck 244
Step 2 CS pass on 2nd attempt ( another red flag)
Step 3 221
USCE about 1 year , mostly outpatient
3 publications
2 months volunteer
3 US LORs

I am really nervous this match season, there are lots of uncertainties.
 
Non-US IMG
Visa needed: Yes
YOG: 2017 (Red flag)
Step 1 : 24x
Step 2: 25x
CS: Pass
No USCE
Applied to 111 programs (mostly low-tier, mid-to-low tier programs in the NY/NJ/PA area and maybe a handful of university programs)
Hoping for the best
 
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Update, Just Passed Step 3. Its not much, but im just happy to be done with the Steps. Just in time too, hopefully it looks good on my app somehow.

Stats:
Non-US IMG. YoG 2020
Step 1: 225
Step 2 CK: 242
Step 2 CS: Pass
Step 3: 225
All First attempt.
USCE: 2 Months with 2 US LORs, 2 Non-US.
No pubs but some research experience (Still trying to change this).
 
Non-US IMG, GC holder
YOG- 2019
step1- 228
step 2 ck-239
CS- pass first attempt
step 3- results pending
USCE- 6 months, 4 US LORs, No publications
Applied to over 250 programs.

What are my chances to get a match this year?
 
Hey guys, does anyone know how to get all my ERAS inbox messages sent to my gmail app on my phone?
It’s so variable, I do get some of them in my phone gmail app but not the others?
 
Hello guys, good luck to everyone!

Non-US IMG, need visa
YOG- 2016
step1- 232
step 2 ck- 226
ECFMG certified via alternative pathway 1
USCE- 2 months
4 US LORs
some research with publication and posters.

applied broadly. I am not sure what's going to happen this year
 
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US IMG (Natural-born); not a Caribbean school so not sure how that might affect me.
YOG- 2017 (3 years out, redish flag)
Step 1 - 213 (Red Flag)
Step 2CK - 232
Step 2CS - First Time Pass
ECFMG Certification (Sept 2020)
Step 3 - Studying, Havent taken yet
1 Month USCE; 6 Months Observership
3 LOR's
1 Year Research Fellowship, 1 Conference Presentation, 7 Abstracts submitted and awaiting acceptance, 2 Manuscripts (1 submitted and waiting for acceptance, 1 currently working on), No publications (waiting on those manuscripts ;p)

I applied to 150 programs, low-mid tier, mix of community and academic programs. 140/150 programs will look at Step 1 scores in the 210ish range, the other 10 were just 'maybe Ill get lucky' lol. Felt like I did everything I could for this match cycle and applied where I actually have a shot of matching. Wishing all of you the best of luck!
 
Likingstarts said:
Do you guys think there will be less IMG candidates (both non-US and US) compared to previous years? This thread has been awfully quiet.
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I got an email from 'Match a Resident' saying that there will be similar number of applicants this year as last year, however I don't know how much of that was a marketing strategy to get applicants to pay for their database. I don't know of any other information regarding number of applicants aside from NRMP results which aren't published until after match season. Maybe someone else on the forum has some insight.
 
Synicx said:
US IMG (Natural-born); not a Caribbean school so not sure how that might affect me.
YOG- 2017 (3 years out, redish flag)
Step 1 - 213 (Red Flag)
Step 2CK - 232
Step 2CS - First Time Pass
ECFMG Certification (Sept 2020)
Step 3 - Studying, Havent taken yet
1 Month USCE; 6 Months Observership
3 LOR's
1 Year Research Fellowship, 1 Conference Presentation, 7 Abstracts submitted and awaiting acceptance, 2 Manuscripts (1 submitted and waiting for acceptance, 1 currently working on), No publications (waiting on those manuscripts ;p)

I applied to 150 programs, low-mid tier, mix of community and academic programs. 140/150 programs will look at Step 1 scores in the 210ish range, the other 10 were just 'maybe Ill get lucky' lol. Felt like I did everything I could for this match cycle and applied where I actually have a shot of matching. Wishing all of you the best of luck!
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Hey there! I have similar credentials as well. I am hoping we get a decent number of interviews as well. 🙂 I can't believe today it started!!!!! It's so scary!

Visa status: US citizen IMG (NonCarib but from a very well known international medical school)
YOG: 2019
Step 1: 218
Step 2 CK: 238
Step 2 CS: Pass
ECFMG certified (the standard way—- pathways not needed since I passed CS)
Step 3: currently preparing hoping to take it by end of this year
All first attempt
USCE: 9+ Months of ongoing clinical experience in few hospitals preCOVID, and clinics, I have many strong LORs, MSPE, awards and accomplishments during Med school, working in a private clinic now
Research: 5 publications , 1 poster presentation at an international conference
Volunteer experience: abroad during Med school and doing remote volunteering during COVID
Applying super broadly. Really hoping to match this year. And wishing the best for Everyone else! These are tough times! :/
Hoping I have a chance.
 
US IMG

YOG: 2017
211/230/pass/217 (Step 1/CK/CS/3)
7 months USCE
8 Publications + 2 Poster Presentations
MRCP Part 1: Pass

Applied very broadly
 
Caribbean USIMG
YOG 2021
Step 1: 22x
Step 2 CK: 22X
CS: Fail
OET: passed

No IV so far.
 
batmanisreal88 said:
US IMG

YOG: 2017
211/230/pass/217 (Step 1/CK/CS/3)
7 months USCE
8 Publications + 2 Poster Presentations
MRCP Part 1: Pass

Applied very broadly
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I take it you’re a UK grad? How did you manage 7 months of USCE if you don’t mind me asking? Was it electives during the summers during medical school? I’ve already graduated and looking at applying in a couple years but have zero USCE. Good luck for this year!!
 
Covidologist said:
I take it you’re a UK grad? How did you manage 7 months of USCE if you don’t mind me asking? Was it electives during the summers during medical school? I’ve already graduated and looking at applying in a couple years but have zero USCE. Good luck for this year!!
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Nope. Not a UK grad. The usual lazy way of doing USCE- paid 3rd party service providers.
 
non US img: need visa
YOG: 2017
Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS: 245+/245+/passed first attempt
LOR: 3US LOR (1 is good, 2 are generic I think) + 1 home university LOR
2 articles + 1 poster
 
So far no invites...ERAS is super silent. I am lost 🙁 since im a US IMG. Usually how long does it take for invites to be sent out? Do you guys think we can expect them next week? Some people are already getting invites.
 
medgeek1234 said:
So far no invites...ERAS is super silent. I am lost 🙁 since im a US IMG. Usually how long does it take for invites to be sent out? Do you guys think we can expect them next week? Some people are already getting invites.
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A few of my friends have gotten invites, but they had much better scores than me. I think it'll be at least a week or two till the rest of us start seeing invites. Hang in there bud
 
I got one invite to St Barnabas saying they are an out of the Match program.
Is that suspicious?
 
No rejections or IV's yet.

Communication from the following:
Hackensack - Requesting a 200 or less word response to why you like the region/hospital or something about yourself not included in the ERAS app.
USF - Will only offer IV's, will not be sending out rejections (if you dont get an IV you got rejected lol)
Beaumont (Dearborn) - IV's will be sent out by 11/1/2020, will be sending out rejections
 
batmanisreal88 said:
Nope. Not a UK grad. The usual lazy way of doing USCE- paid 3rd party service providers.
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Ahh nice. Do you mind me asking what websites you used? Looking at trying to get some experience around august next year when (hopefully) things are a bit more peaceful lol.
 
Non US IMG
Step 1 262
Step 2 263
CS pass 1st attempt
2 mo USCE
4 US LoRS (2 IM, 2 FM)
2019 grad
NO pubs
Applied to 170 programs, IM only

No invites so far
 
Synicx said:
No rejections or IV's yet.

Communication from the following:
Hackensack - Requesting a 200 or less word response to why you like the region/hospital or something about yourself not included in the ERAS app.
USF - Will only offer IV's, will not be sending out rejections (if you dont get an IV you got rejected lol)
Beaumont (Dearborn) - IV's will be sent out by 11/1/2020, will be sending out rejections
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I got the one from Hackensack too
 
Acknowledgements from:

- Beaumont Dearborn, MI
- Aurora Health, WI
- Flushing, NY
 
Hamilton/Parkview/UConn - Casper Test

Acknowledgments
1. Flushing
2. Indiana Uni Health
3. Adventist Health
4. Scripps Mercy - Webinar invite (sent to all applicants)
5. Kern - Supplemental questionnaire
6. Aurora Health
7. Gunderson Lutheran
8. Henry Ford
9. Beaumont Health (Dearborn)

Rejection
1. New Hanover

P.S: Acknowledgments mean nothing. Do not place too much emphasis on them. Second cycle applicant
 
UConn - Casper Test
USF - Acknowledgement
Jacobi - Supplemental questionnaire (I made 2 typos :[ )
 
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