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Are you a pre-med or medical student wondering how to become an OB/GYN? One of the most important steps is matching into an OB/GYN residency program! Blueprint tutor Avni successfully matched into OB/GYN during the 2026 Match cycle, and she’s…
Can you retake Step 2 CK if you fail? Yes! The USMLE allows eligible students to retake Step 2 CK after an unsuccessful attempt, subject to specific attempt limits and scheduling restrictions. But can you retake Step 2 even if…
Medical school is a major investment in your future, but managing your finances throughout your medical education can be challenging. Between tuition, living expenses, student loans, and eventually transitioning into a physician’s salary, there’s a lot to consider. The financial…
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…