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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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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After the USMLE announced a 12-18 month delay for Step 2CS on May 26th, 2020 – the ECFMG quickly responded by presenting 5 Alternative Pathways for IMG applicants to still become ECFMG Certification eligible for the 2021 Match Cycle. However, these Alternative Pathways were less inclusive and lenient than many applicants would have hoped.
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The ECFMG has just announced 5 alternative Step 2CS pathways for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking eligibility for the 2021 Match Cycle. Ordinarily, for IMGs to become ECFMG Certified (and therefore allowed to begin residency in the United States), they must first pass USMLE Step 1, Step 2CK, and 2CS. However, the USMLE recently announced
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The 2018-19 Residency Application Season has come to an end. This means it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming 2019-20 Application Cycle. Whether this is your first Match Season or you will be reapplying, just thinking about starting the residency application can be a little daunting. Below you will find a suggested timeline to
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