IMG's diffficulty in obtaining a PM&R residency?

[prominence]

i have heard that it is not difficult for US medical graduates to secure a PM&R residency, except for the top programs. but, how hard is it for a IMG to obtain a PM&R residency (generally speaking)?

please reply. thanx.

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[drusso]

Generally speaking probably not very difficult. Probably PM&R is as open to FMGs as IM programs. You may need to look at smaller programs at not so prestigious places though.

 

[dbiddy808]

From what I've heard, its not at all competetive.