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02/07/2022

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Why You Need U.S. Clinical Experience for U.S. Medical Residency Placement

Every year, thousands of international medical graduates (IMGs) apply for U.S. Medical Residency. If completing your medical training in the U.S. is part of your post-graduate goals, then you’ll need something crucial to stand out amongst the crowd.

It’s none other than knowledge about the American healthcare system. If you can demonstrate your awareness of these intricacies in your application, you’ll only be one step closer to accomplishing your goal of becoming a medical resident. 

One of the best ways to gain this knowledge is through U.S. clinical experience. Here at Residents Medical, we’ll walk you through the reasons why U.S. clinical experience is so important and how you can get it under your belt. In no time, you’ll be ready to submit your best U.S. Medical Residency application.   

The Importance of U.S. Clinical Experience for IMGs 

If you want to maximize your chances of matching into a U.S. medical residency, securing clinical experience in the U.S. is your best shot. Whether you work at a hospital or private practice, the benefits you receive will be endless in making that transition from an aspiring resident to matching into residency. 

A Stellar Curriculum Vitae (CV) 

Having an ACGME accredited teaching hospital on your CV is an automatic boost when it comes to the residency matching process. With just one scan alone, your application will instantly rank higher than your fellow IMGs without U.S. clinical experience.   

Gain Valuable Insight 

 Your clinical experience will be the one chance you have to overcome the learning curve that most IMGs face when working in the U.S. It’ll give you the insight you need to become familiar with the cultural norms and procedures of the American healthcare system, which is absolutely essential in making a smooth transition from clinical to residency.   

Build Your Network 

No matter where you want to go in life, building your network can always help you. When you undergo your U.S. clinical experience, you’ll have an invaluable opportunity to create professional relationships with your peers, supervisors, and mentors. These connections are crucial in helping you secure excellent recommendation letters that can really speak to your cultural competency and skill set.  

Challenges for IMGs and FMGs 

As an IMG, securing your U.S. medical residency may prove to be more of a challenge than it is for U.S. graduates. It commonly comes down to the fact that medical practices and laws differ by country. Residency programs generally always prefer applicants who already understand the healthcare procedures and norms in America.  

That’s where securing a U.S. clinical experience comes in. 

Here at Residents Medical, we understand just how big of an impact this experience can have for a residency applicant. That’s why we’ve partnered with a variety of ACGME accredited hospitals to provide you with invaluable placement opportunities. Throughout the process, our specialists are here to guide you in crafting your best application so that you get the placement you deserve. Ready to secure your dream U.S. Medical Residency? Then don’t hesitate to learn more and connect with a specialist today!  

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Our residency and fellowship specialist counselors are MDs and have decades of experience guiding and mentoring medical students and graduates on their path to becoming residents and fellows in the U.S.

Discuss your candidacy with us today in a complementary, one-on-one live session, and see how we can help you land your dream residency or fellowship.

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