OET Exam Basics The OET – Occupational English Test, that has now replaced the STEP 2 CS, assesses the health care-specific English language competency and communication skills of physicians. It is more than a test of English language proficiency, emphasizing the type of language physicians will need to communicate effectively in a clinical setting with
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As an applicant, (and especially as an IMG), one of the things you need to do to strengthen your application is to optimize your ERAS application. Most applicants don’t think too much about how to do that, and we’re here to tell you why it’s so important, especially starting this year. Did you know that
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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 Advance Data Tables 2023 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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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 2023-2024 Residency Match Application Cycle process from start to finish, and everything in
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As many IMGs may know, geographical location is an important factor that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking US residency must consider. Primarily, IMG residency applicants need to research individual programs, but they also need to be aware of state limitations and the overall IMG friendliness of whole states. Learning more about IMG Friendly states from
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The 2023-2024 Match cycle has begun! Here are some changes to the ERAS application that the AAMC has made for the next Match. Supplemental ERAS application The supplemental ERAS application was designed to help programs get a more complete picture of each applicant by asking them to share the experiences that have shaped them. This
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The United States Medical Licensing Examination (Step 2 Clinical Knowledge, aka USMLE Step 2 CK) is a 9-hour-long exam divided into eight blocks of 60 minutes each with a total of 318 questions based on clinical scenarios that test the examinees’ ability to apply medical knowledge and understanding of clinical concepts with respect to patient
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What is the Post-Match SOAP? The Post-Match Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®) is an opportunity for eligible residency candidates who go unmatched or partially matched during the Main Residency Match® to apply to residency programs with unfilled positions. The Post-Match SOAP® spans the Monday through Thursday of Match Week and can be very confusing
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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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As Match Week approaches, it’s time to focus on the last task before the Main Match – creating your Rank Order List. What each applicant values most in choosing a residency program will vary based on the individual. However, there are still a few things that we recommend that everyone take into consideration when ranking
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