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IMG-friendly residency programs are US-accredited graduate medical institutions that are more likely to accept international medical graduates. Such programs have a history of accepting applicants that have had their training or education in another country. These programs offer resources to…
I am a proud graduate of St. George’s University, a medical school located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada. My experience living in this tropical island paradise for two years was completely life-changing and it will always be a…
If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re an IMG (international medical graduate). Maybe you’ve been in medical practice in the United Kingdom, or you’re a student enrolled in a five-year medical program in Pakistan. Perhaps you heard about medical practice…
The USMLEs (United States Medical Licensing Examinations) are a series of exams (referred to as “Steps”) that assess an aspiring physician’s ability to demonstrate fundamental medical knowledge by answering difficult multiple choice questions. For international medical graduates (IMGs) planning to…
As a residency counselor, I get asked variations of the same question from my students year after year: “What are my chances of matching into [insert specialty here]?” For IMGs, that question carries extra weight. Step 1 is pass/fail, Step…
For an international medical graduate (IMG) planning on practicing in the US, the USMLEs (United States Medical Licensing Examinations) are an integral part of any US residency application. The USMLE Step exams (or their COMLEX equivalents) are designed to assess…
It’s September, which means you’ve probably settled into the rhythm of another year of medical school—and you may already be feeling the pressure that comes with it. Between studying, exams, clinical responsibilities, and trying to maintain a life outside of…
Lauryn Falcone and Dr. Eli Freiman also contributed to this post. For most students, the anticipation leading up to their first NBME practice test for USMLE Step 1 or 2 is the same. Many wonder: Am I truly prepared? What will happen if…
Nervous about prepping your questions to ask during residency interviews? You’re not the only one. Deciding what to ask program directors, residents, and faculty can feel just as stressful as answering their questions for you. That’s why we’ve pulled together…
As an anesthesiologist, I have a front-row seat to loads of medical students rotating through the OR on their surgical rotations. Some students know just what to do. They’re helpful, effective, and it’s plain to see how they’re extracting all…