Among the many considerations faced by International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking US residency, geographical location is notably important. Not only must IMG residency applicants research individual residency programs, but they should also be aware of state limitations and the overall IMG friendliness of whole states. Learning more about IMG Friendly states from Match 2022 can
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If you are an International Medical Graduate (IMG), picking which medical specialties to apply to starts with learning about the top IMG friendly fields. Using the information provided by NRMP’s Results and Data 2022 Main Residency Match, we’ve determined which medical specialties had the highest percentage of US and Non-US IMGs in the positions filled
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Below is a timeline of events with additional suggested actions per time period for the Main Residency Match Season from start to finish for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Bookmark this page to help you stay on track with the 2023 Residency Application Timeline and Checklist! Residency Application Timeline and Checklist June 2022: Start Your Program
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Are you familiar with all the US Residency Application Fees you’ll pay when applying for The Match? Knowing about these fees will help you to better organize your financial resources and budget accordingly. Below is an outline of the Fees for the 2022-2023 Residency Match Application Cycle process from start to finish, and everything in
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There are 6 ECFMG Pathways for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) applying for the 2023 Match Cycle. As most candidates already know, the USMLE Step 2CS exam has been permanently discontinued. As a result, the ECFMG created alternative Step 2CS Pathways for IMGs. These Pathways satisfy the clinical skills portion of ECFMG Certification. If you successfully
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Match Day is one of the most exciting days of any medical student’s career. It is the culmination of countless hours of work and dedication and marks both the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Now, you can read about the 2022 Match highlights below. In 2022, the Match looked different than
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If you are a residency re-applicant, understanding why previous attempts were not successful is imperative. There is no sense in trying the same thing over and over again, especially if it didn’t work the first time. Luckily, there ARE ways to improve and optimize both your application and your application strategy. Some potential weaknesses that
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If you’re thinking about participating in the Couples Match, this article is for you! Here, we’ll go over everything you need to know from who is eligible for the Couples Match to creating your Rank Order List. Let’s start from the beginning. The Couples Match Any two residency applicants can choose to participate in the
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The pathway to practicing medicine in the US is lengthy and can be overwhelming. There are many components, but here we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide on where to start. Overview: Practicing Medicine in the US Let’s start from the beginning. As a non-US citizen who wants to practice medicine in the US, you
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The Post-Match Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®) is not an option most residency candidates want to consider until they absolutely have to. And, that is very understandable! Thinking about the Post-Match may feel like thinking about the possibility of not receiving a Match through the Main Residency Match®— which can be a very scary
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