THE TRUTH | What you should know about International Medical Schools...

[@DoctorCrystalMD]

So important to discuss! I’ve know FMGs who have matched into very competitive specialties and also those who have had a very hard time. Seems like it’s all about making yourself competitive and how hard you are willing to work for it.

[@coopersims5710]

Doctor Crystal MD I agree! I also created my own channel vlogging my path from PreMed to becoming a Licensed Physician!

[@Jimmy_Rodentcliff]

Thanks for this information Dr. Webb and Dr. Kumar. It is paramount that viewers know that there are definitely cons from going to an International Medical School. As a graduate from a Caribbean Medical school myself applying for residency this year, I have witnessed this stigma associated with it. However, it's definitely possible . Just do really well in your steps and have great letter of recommendations. Try to schedule rotations in hospitals that have a residency program and most importantly the specialty you're trying to match into. Most of my colleagues matched with good scores. I have decent scores myself and even though I got a decent amount of interviews last year, I felt like I didn't prepare enough. It is not as bad as people tend to make it. Just study hard from day one because your step scores really matters (a lot for IMGs). One of my friends scored a 241 step 1 and 272 step 2. Had more than 40 interviews. Matched to her top choice. So I think your school doesn't really matter per se. Just be aware that if you're not a US citizen, then again some programs don't sponsor visa and all that stuff but just do your best, score high in your steps, be genuine and realistic when choosing your specialty and you should be good. Good luck!!

[@DrAdnan]

A premed was just asking me about the IMG route and I wasn’t completely sure about all the answers. This was great!

[@CobraClipsIt]

Clout chasing

[@ivancabral2286]

Hey Doctor Webb this is Ivan, I’m also an international med student from Cape Verde but doing my second year in medical school in Serbia, huge thanks to this video, my family is in US and my dream is actually to go do my residency there in USA, so I couldn’t relate more to this video and I do agree with doctor Kunam, it’s way harder to study medicine in a foreign language it does build character and it does show how capable you can be when you put effort and time on something that you love. Thanks again, keep up the Good work🙏🏾

[@Loveduhmusic]

Do a video with how to deal with a mean surgeon during residency or what nurses think of doctors at your hospital. I would also suggest doing a video on how military background helps with getting into med school. Loving your videos Dr. Webb👍

[@coopersims5710]

Loveduhmusic those are good ideas! I love his vids too! He inspired me to create my own channel about becoming a doctor!!!

[@keilaarroyo7941]

Liked even before watching!

[@kerryh2096]

woot woot!! University of Cincinnati my school 💪🏾💪🏾

[@coopersims5710]

Dr Webb is the MAN!!! He has inspired me to become a dr and track my progress to becoming one! I even created my own channel!

[@mypremedadventures7411]

My PreMed Adventures that’s awesome!

[@worshipmore5395]

My PreMed Adventures I’ll go check it out!

[@crustygamer600]

My PreMed Adventures cool!

[@fredfreddy5783]

My PreMed Adventures sweet!

[@coopersims6072]

My PreMed Adventures 🙌🙌

[@MV-qw2dw]

US-IMG @ SGU! Gotta represent!

[@joshholley4919]

Thanks for the video Dr. Kumar!!! I was considering going the route of internal medical school as a way to follow my dreams. Lot of challenges along the way. Will over come them all!!! #roadtomdorod

[@coopersims5710]

Joshua Holley you can do it!!! I also want to be a doctor and dr Webb inspired me to create my own channel about it!!!

[@joshholley4919]

@@coopersims5710 Thanks. And good luck with your adventures. I will have to check out your channel.

[@lucasmondo1]

Dr. Webb thank you so much for your videos. Your content is always interesting and on point. I appreciate your impact on the community. I have watched your videos for a while and you are one of the med youtubers that has motivated me to make my own channel. Keep going at it!

[@coopersims5710]

Mondo Med I agree! He inspired me to become a dr and create my own channel!

[@coopersims5710]

New video dropping in 1 hour! Any feedback/support would be amazing!

[@flyinglikeeaglet]

Thank you soooo much Dr Webb 🙏🙏🙏😊😊

[@oreman011]

Going Caribbean is such an expensive gamble to take. Sure it’s possible but why would you make an already stressful and rigorous schooling that much harder. I would either wait or go DO. I find the anything is possible if you work hard enough argument disingenuous, if you were running a race, would you strap on a 30lb vest for no reason? Play it safe and stay in the US

[@coopersims5710]

poop tard he inspired me to make my own channel and I’m looking at being a DO!

[@rsp1239]

If you have no other choice , then you have no other choice ...

[@oreman011]

@@rsp1239 explain a situation where you could get into a caribbean school and not a DO school besides a super low MCAT score. if you can't hit the 50th percentile on the MCAT then its time to reevaluate. Standardized tests will come up the rest of your career as a physician... Step 1, 2, 3 and re-certifications every 10 years

[@Bippenjit]

poop tard a super low undergrad GPA after not being serious for a couple years and a high MCAT score.

[@oreman011]

@@Bippenjit how low? I have a 3.1 GPA 515 MCAT and have a DO and MD acceptance. If its that low then I would suggest a post-bacc which would show you can get the grades and handle the volume of science coursework involved. No need to go overseas

[@Its_All_Fun_Bro]

Good video as always. I see this video and I automatically like.

[@coopersims5710]

Derrick Agbemenu same here! He inspired me to create my own channel!

[@TheWidow28]

I’m a US-IMG this was interesting!

[@coopersims5710]

Nina Alexander I agree! He inspired me to create my own channel!

[@TheWidow28]

Go for it! Looking forward to your content!

[@coopersims5710]

Nina Alexander thank you!!!

[@chrisf7574]

Dr. Webb, what was your gpa in high school? Just curious thinking about potential medical careers and the grades it takes to succeed in the education proceeding. However, I understand, it’s totally not about grades. Thanks

[@johncena5730]

what things do i have to keep in mind in terms of accreditations to actually practice in the US. Is it just step 1,2,3 and ECFMG? or are there any other that i have to keep in mind.

[@kitthammes]

👍💛☺ Excellent Beautifully Presented.

[@coopersims5710]

kitthammes I agree! He has inspired me to make my own channel about medicine!

[@anthonykhoury7502]

Hello dr. Thank you for this amazing content . Can you please do a video on relationships and dating during med school or residency (marriage ...) Thanks a lot dr .have an amazing day

[@charlesbaker209]

The army does not help pay for medical school?

[@crzyblckguy]

This was so helpful

[@coopersims5710]

Nabeel Ahmed I agree! He had already inspired me to create my own channel!!!

[@reemhamad8919]

Can you plz tell us how can we start in a research?

[@husseinhussein3912]

Thanks doctor

[@antoniowebbmd]

No prob!

[@samuelcler4565]

Dr Webb, I love your content but this video irresponsibly downplays the risks and obstacles one will have to overcome from as a US-IMG. In the video it was stated that it's "certainly possible" to match into extremely competitive specialties like derm or plastics -- In 2018 less than 10 (out of ~5000) US-IMG's even applied for dermatology, plastic surgery, and vascular surgery. There were ZERO US-IMG's that matched neurosurgery. The overall match rate for US-IMG's is ~55%, but those that do match often need much higher board scores than their US trained peers (MD or DO). Source for my numbers: mk0nrmpcikgb8jxyd19h.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Charting-Outcomes-in-the-Match-2018-IMGs.pdf

[@oreman011]

yes exactly

[@Zomibalzhanglo]

There's lots of things to consider here though. For one there's only 4 school's in the Caribbean that have a good track record of matching however USIMGS are from any school outside the US. In the Caribbean alone there's dozens and I've even met IMGS that went to school in Asia, Australia and Ireland. Second thing is the competitiveness for those specialties you listed. Even for a US grad it's no cake walk however of the 4 school's in the Caribbean they have matched into neurosurgery and derm in in the past. When looking at a specific schools match list the lack of a specialty listed doesn't mean that couldn't match into it, it could also mean that they're not interested. Getting 260s on your boards doesn't sway someone to pursue dermatology when they really love another specialty that isn't as competitive. And last for plastics and vascular, while you could apply straight into these programs most people including US grads enter them through the general surgery route.