Masters Program for IMGs

[am_876]

Hello,

I'm a final year foreign medical student interested in applying to the US for residency. I have a gap year before residency starts. I want to make use of the time so one of the things I am considering is a Masters program in the US.

Do you know anything about that? Is it a good idea? If yes, which programs would be suitable?
Or should I just stick to observerships and maybe a research job to fill the time?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

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[Sir Gillies]

Hello,

I'm a final year foreign medical student interested in applying to the US for residency. I have a gap year before residency starts. I want to make use of the time so one of the things I am considering is a Masters program in the US.

Do you know anything about that? Is it a good idea? If yes, which programs would be suitable?
Or should I just stick to observerships and maybe a research job to fill the time?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

In my opinion a masters will not help the matching process as much as doing research with the PD or chair, or doing a bunch of observerships to get known.

As a FMG you are unknown commodity and having a powerful vouching for you is probably the biggest determinant for a successful match. This is particularly true when considering competitive specialties like PRS or derm where few spots are offered.

Hope this helps

 

[gyngyn]

Year of graduation is a filter for program directors.
US clinical experience is about the only thing worth delaying an application for.