18 Tips for Success: How to Crush Your US Clinical Elective as an International Medical Graduate
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18 Tips for Success: How to Crush Your US Clinical Elective as an International Medical Graduate

As an international medical graduate (IMG), completing an elective, observership, or externship in the US can be a valuable experience for your medical residency application. Not only will it allow you to gain exposure to the US healthcare system, but it can also provide opportunities for networking and potential residency program connections. At least three…

From Mumbai to Manhattan: My Experiences With Medical Residency in Two Countries
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From Mumbai to Manhattan: My Experiences With Medical Residency in Two Countries

Residency Training in India vs. the US: What Makes Them Different As a medical student in India, the decision was neither easy nor immediate when faced with the choice of pursuing a residency in India vs. abroad. After much thought and discussion with friends, colleagues, and family, I decided to pursue residency training in the…

Residency Training in the US : The Ultimate USMLE Guide for the International Medical Graduate
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Residency Training in the US : The Ultimate USMLE Guide for the International Medical Graduate

There are several reasons why international medical graduates (IMGs) choose to migrate to the US for their residency training. The US is home to some of the world’s leading medical institutions and offers a wide range of specialties, making it an attractive destination for IMGs seeking to advance their careers. However, the process of securing a residency position in the US can be challenging, especially for IMGs. I wanted to share my experiences and lay a step-by-step manual for someone looking to pursue their residency training in the US.

How to Ace Your Residency Interview: Tips and Tricks from a Current Chief Resident
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How to Ace Your Residency Interview: Tips and Tricks from a Current Chief Resident

The residency interview is an opportunity for the applicants to showcase their skills, knowledge, and personality to the program directors and faculty as part of the residency selection process. Following these tips can increase your chances of success during the residency application and interview season.

Sodium, Potassium and Creatinine Abnormalities in Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Sodium, Potassium and Creatinine Abnormalities in Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is associated with a wide variety of metabolic abnormalities, and the most common ones are sodium and potassium irregularities. I will try to explain in brief, the sodium and potassium imbalances in DKA and their causes.  Due to excess glucose in the blood, which acts as an osmotically active substance at such…

Ankidroid for NEET PG preparation
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Ankidroid for NEET PG preparation

Ankidroid is a flash cards app that I have probably used the most for my NEET PG preparation. For those who are not familiar with flashcards, a flashcard is a card bearing information, as words or numbers, on either or both sides, used for revising and memorizing. One writes a question on one side and an answer overleaf. There are a lot of flashcard apps available in the play store and you can use any of them. Now this app is based on the principle of spaced repetition for revision. You can make your own flashcards in the app(so this app is of better use if you start a bit early). These flashcards are then repeated in the app on particular time intervals.