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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…
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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…
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Why Artificial Intelligence Will Not Take Over Your Job?
While Artificial Intelligence will change the labor market, it will not take away people’s jobs. Instead, it will reshape the future of work and require people to integrate AI into their work.
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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.
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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.
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So You Did not MATCH: A Guide to the USMLE Residency Re-applicants
Every year, 38.6% of US citizen IMGs and 41.9% of non-US citizen IMGs fail to match into any specialty for residency. If you did not match into residency, it is natural to find yourself stranded, not knowing what to do next.