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If you are interested in research you should apply to research tracks. The grants (R25s) go to the residency program not the resident so you do not have to be a US citizen and in fact these tracks thrive on IMGs for their sustenance. IMGs tend to receive interviews later in the cycle so do not be discouraged from not hearing back or early rejections.Unfortunately I don't have a US letter from my elective. My perceptor promised he would write an LOR for me but he never got around to it I guess. I lived in the US for a few years when I was very young so I don't think there will be any issues with my English. I did not apply to research tracks, I was under the impression that only US citizens are eligible for the grants that fund their research during residency.
Haven't received any interview offers yet, only one rejection from a program that required step 3 of applicants with more than 1 year since graduation.