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Entering medical school is a large stepping stone in your career, and deciding on a specialty is another critical decision that shapes your entire professional trajectory. In many ways, choosing the right one comes down to figuring out the kind…
When it comes to what is internal medicine vs family medicine, it can be tough to know where the line is. Careers in internal medicine (IM) and family medicine (FM) have a lot in common, but as we’ll see, there…
This year, I attended the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Advance conference in Las Vegas, which bills itself as the anesthesia business event. We heard lectures from thought leaders in the field, and saw innovative companies utilizing new technologies to…
Starting residency just a couple of months ago has been an absolute roller coaster! While there’s no white coat ceremony in residency, it was still a proud moment to don the long white coat for the first time. The clinical…
Are you looking for a sample letter of recommendation for a residency application for an international medical graduate (IMG)? If so, it’s perfectly understandable, as it can be difficult to know what to say in them. We’ll go over a…
Navigating the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) as an International Medical Graduate (IMG) is a challenge and can be daunting initially. This is particularly true when it comes to one of the most important parts of the application, your letters…
Are you worried about what to do if you don’t match into residency? If you don’t even want to go there, it’s understandable. While not matching isn’t the end of the world, there’s a lot at stake. The good news…
Gear up for the upcoming ERAS application 2025 cycle with a deep dive into the latest updates for this season! There have been a few changes to the 2025 ERAS application, and while these aren’t as substantial as the 2024…
It’s late in the afternoon on a Saturday in September. You’ve been at this coffee shop since it opened and the employees are starting to give you a strange look. You need to finish writing your Electronic Residency Application Service…
IMG-friendly residency programs are US-accredited graduate medical institutions that are more willing to accept international medical graduates. Such programs have a history of accepting applicants that have been educated in another country, resources to help them gain admittance, and ultimately…