Dr. Antonio J. Webb: How to Match into Competitive US Residencies as an IMG

[@annuzaraagarwal]

My friend has being try since 7 yrs, nothing workout. People coming from London and another countries gets very easily Residency because they have influence. Thanks for your good advice.

[@matcharesident]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sjakhar6933]

Whats his step1 score? Does he have a gap ?

[@argongamer8986]

Sorry girl but your English explains a little

[@kirtikatyagi5584]

And what is your view with step 1 soon to be changed to pass/fail? What will decide imgs entry to competitive fields?

[@matcharesident]

USCE in specialties of interest with great US-based LoRs, strong Step 2CK, solid ERAS Application and Personal Statements, and networking when possible!

[@servivo107]

I graduated in 2015 from Colombia. Step 1 236, step 2 ck 252, already a urologist in Colombia. Any chances I can make it to a urology residency in the US?

[@matcharesident]

The most important thing in your case is to get strong LoRs from hands on US clinical experiences in urology. Although this may be difficult, it will greatly boost your chances. Your scores don't discount you from consideration.

[@Kh471D]

Doctor webb!!

[@matcharesident]

=D

[@kunat9700]

Hey doctor I have a friend who failed step 1 twice but his planning on applying next year when step 1 is p/f will the multiple attempts affect him or if he has a good ck score is he good to go? Or he should just give up?

[@matcharesident]

Programs will still see the number of attempts, even after the exam becomes P/F. Having a strong Step2CK score and USCE in the specialty can help overcome attempts =)

[@jerillasington152]

What usce and lor is needed for otolaryngology?

[@matcharesident]

Hi! You can check out the data reports here from 2022! www.nrmp.org/match-data-analytics/residency-data-reports/

[@jerillasington152]

@@matcharesident thanks for the link. Could you mention the clinical rotations needed for otolaryngology lor’s please?

[@michaelbonner3464]

How to rotate if in pendemic?

[@matcharesident]

Although getting USCE during the pandemic may be more difficult, some of these ideas will still apply: blog.matcharesident.com/find-us-clinical-experience/

[@dr__t019]

Step1 is p/f now, so score doesn't matter

[@matcharesident]

That's not entirely true. The exam won't be P/F until late January 2022, and those who took the test before then will still have their scores reported numerically!

[@dr__t019]

@@matcharesident i mean after 8 months, step 1 will be a left hand job with no significance except p/f