August 22, 2023 IMG VMR: Residency Application Tips - Match 2024 with Dr. Andrew Gutwein

[@alb5760]

Thank you for the information! I really don't like the question as to why you have those year gaps. As an IMG and i believe it's like that for most of IMGs, it is really difficult to earn a living in america, pay rent, pay for exams, study at the same time and what else. With no money, you have to provide everything by yourself and it does take a long time to take the exams and prepare for the match. I wish PD understood the struggles and not have that mentality to judge an img for their 2 year (or more) gap.

[@pragyatfutela]

1:40 most impartant part: step scores + LOR 3:20 good LOR 5:00 PS first para/hook, AI for PS, PS for signals 12:40 interview tips 16:00 Jacobian qualities 18:15 geographic preferance 22:25 letter of interest 26:10 red flags: gaps, no research, failed in med school 30:30 standout IMG: consistent story, future plan, high steps and good research 35:00 overcoming low step score: aim low, step 3 41:40 USCE rotations 47:30 info from residents 51:10 Hobbies 54:30 Visa j1 vs h1b, chief year hard on j1

[@emeliakumi2399]

Very informative