Do’s and Don’ts for Your Personal Statement and CV in ERAS
The CV and personal statement can be a source of stress for medical students & graduates applying to residency. Presenting this information in a clean, organized fashion should convey what makes you a strong candidate, and a good fit for a residency program. Here are some do’s and don’ts: Don’t rehash The personal statement is […]
The Importance of Full Integration into an ACGME Accredited U.S. Medical Residency Training Program
Residency program directors often view IMG’s (International Medical Graduates) and FMG’s (Foreign Medical Graduates) through a different lens than when viewing AMG’s (American Medical Graduates). The best way for IMG’s and FMG’s to ensure their spot in a residency program is to fully integrate into the ACGME accredited residency program. What does residency program integration […]
Why USMLE Step 3 is important
Obtaining a U.S. Medical residency is highly competitive, with only one in four U.S. physicians being an international medical graduate (IMG). With the added pressures of language and culture, entering the realm of graduate medical education as an IMG can be difficult. Foreign applicants often have a harder time navigating the residency program application system […]
Where do I go from here?
If you are one of the thousands of residency applicants who didn’t match to a U.S. medical residency – it can feel like the end of the world. You’ve already sacrificed so much to make your dream of becoming a physician true; time, money, and endless dedication. But this has also demonstrated your resiliency, so […]
Preparing for Virtual Interviews
A virtual interview leverages video technology to allow a discussion to take place remotely. Although virtual interviews were being done, the spread of COVID-19 has made this the standard for most communications, medical education included. The tools required for this type of meeting typically require a computer with a built-in or external video camera and […]
How to Study for the USMLE – Tips From an Expert – Part 2
Studying for the USMLE can be one of the most daunting tasks a medical student faces. USMLE scores play a huge role in the residency application process, and are one of the foremost factors that residency program directors examine when evaluating applicants. To ensure that you score well on your board exams, studying has to […]
Goodbye PTAL
California is one of the most sought-after places to complete post-graduate training; the state has a variety of cases, excellent weather, and a diverse population. In the past, to be invited for a U.S. residency interview in California, an international medical graduate or foreign medical graduate had to be in possession of a “Post-Training” Authorization […]
How to Study for the USMLE – Tips From an Expert – Part 1
The United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) are one of the most important landmarks in a medical student’s educational career and in their journey to becoming a medical resident. While the USMLE Step 1 was not originally intended to be a determining factor in whether a residency candidate would receive an interview, a recent survey […]
Finding Your Match
Contrary to popular belief, the Match is not a one-sided process. Both programs and medical graduates must go through a complex process to determine their best Match. However, due to the imbalance of programs to number of applicants, medical students and graduates feel more pressured to make a lasting impact on program directors. Throughout the […]
USMLE: Breaking Down the Steps
As one of the core elements to the residency application, the impact USMLE scores have on a candidate’s journey to residency is immense. As a result, it is crucial for applicants to have a strong understanding of the exam and each of its steps. Here, we give a brief breakdown of the USMLE and some […]