What's the most important part(s) of the app for an IMG to get an interview? Is it board scores, visa status, YOG, LORs, personal statement, school attended, research, etc.?
What's the most important part(s) of the app for an IMG to get an interview? Is it board scores, visa status, YOG, LORs, personal statement, school attended, research, etc.?
I agree with other posters here, it's all important.
That said, three things are probably more important than others:
1. USMLE Scores
2. PD familiarity with your school - if someone else from your school has been to a program and done well, that's a big plus
3. US clinical rotations - not all created equal. The better apparent quality of you rotations, the better.
These are not in any specific order, and I expect each program may prioritize them differently.