How IMGs Match into Residency: What is a Program Director Looking For? (Part 1)

[@Bidhata_r]

Thank you Dr. Lijia for your valuable insight!

[@onedown4294]

This is truly amazing. We needed honest answers to so many of our questions. I think we'll finally able to get that from you. Thank you so much, waiting for your next video.

[@StoicDoctor.]

Most ridiculous thing I heard is that IMGs may have more time to prepare forgetting most of them still have their country's exams to deal with

[@jamesrusselleriii8284]

6:14 Minor rant here, there are so many programs that employ YOG cutoffs, that older IMGs find it extremely difficult to match. The assumption that old YOG = you didn't practice in the meantime is extremely unfair and super frustrating, and frankly it is a lazy way to filter out applicants.

[@sadiahaider9648]

Thanks a lot for making this video. Highly Appreciate your genuine effort.

[@lukeskywalker9916]

Thanks for the awesome content! Im a non US IMG hoping to get into IM. I will be migrating to the USA (as permanent resident) in 4 years. My home country doesn't do IM residency currently and I wanted to know if there was another type of residency(EM, Anesthesia, FM) I can do that will reflect positively on my application towards a US IM match in the future.

[@Feriha_de]

You forgot to mention nepotism!!! the most important criteria!! connection!! connection!! connection!! make that link back home through friends and family and you are good to go!! end of story!!

[@seemabista1870]

Amazing content doc😍

[@wertytrewqa]

The graphic at 3:45 was interesting.

[@657-d7r]

That’s very clear and so helpful can you please tell us more about the time of application Is it important to apply before September the 28th?

[@lawyerdoctor]

September 28 is when all of the applications will go to programs, even if you release your application to programs prior to the 28th, the programs will not receive them. That is if you're going through ERAS.

[@lawyerdoctor]

Also, my personal opinion, if you are an IMG, it is important to get your application out as early as possible. All of your exams should be completed, letters of recommendation uploaded, and the application complete.

[@skyrainbow-d6c]

Thank you so much❤ you are an angle

[@aylina427]

Repeating a preclinic year how much does it affect our residency match

[@657-d7r]

I won’t have the MSPE ready by 28 should I wait until it’s uploaded or it’s better to apply now ?! Thank you so much for your help

[@TinaOnEarth]

Thanks so much for this video! So I graduated in 2021 from an international medical school. I haven’t had any recent USCE experience since the summer of 2021, but I’ve been trying to finish my steps. Should I start looking for more USCE or how can I manage studying for steps while doing USCE? Thanks!

[@doctorLijia]

Hi that's a great question. It is extremely important to prioritize studying for Step 1 and 2 so you can get the highest score you can achieve. I would also make sure to start arranging for at last 3 months of USCE to have on your application before you apply which can take a long time to coordinate. Feel free to DM with any questions.

[@tahanayyar1182]

Hi Dr Lija! Can an img match without USCE with good scores?

[@hiraaz3284]

Dr. Lijia, since step 1 is pass fail now, starting from this and next match are programs going to change their step 1 filters? Does it put applicants with only a pass on their application at a disadvantage than others with a step score? Thankyou in advance.

[@doctorLijia]

Good question! I doubt having a pass in Step 1 will be a disadvantage compared to having a number score, it'll probably just make the Step 2 score even more important.

[@mariumkhalid2934]

Thank you for your video. As a non-US IMG Yog-2019 with a step 1 failed attempt do i have a chance in matching to IM? I am confused whether to continue with the journey or not? Please help

[@doctorLijia]

There is always a chance, but having a Step 1 fail does make it tougher, so doing really well on Step 2 and strengthening the rest of your application is key.

[@BeMihret5909]

Thank you Dr

[@iabezhanidze4592]

Thank You, dr. Lijia for such an informative content. I’m non US img, YOG 2003. Was working as general practitioner in my home country till 2021. My step 1= 241, currently preparing for step 2 and 3. Working on USCE also, resident of US. What are my chances for matching internal medicine residency?Thanks ahead.

[@chax1995]

Thanks a lot for this informative video ! Step 1: 267 Step 2CK: 248 I am a 2016 Dec graduate No gap in CV Home country residency in IM in largest govt owned hospital in country 5th author in 2 publications 1 case report and 1 case series presented in national conference Won award for the case series Post Graduation dissertation research on evoked potentials in DM unpublished (trying to get it published by september) Ranked 1st in the med school Not able to get VISA as the consulate is not open Shall i apply this year to IM using telerotation LORs and Home Country LOR or shall i wait till next year to get USCE I ll be immensely helped if i can get some opinion about my situation! Thanks a lot

[@doctorLijia]

Wow, good scores, continuity of medical training, and #1 in class, you are clearly extremely talented. With 2-3 months of USCE in person, you would hopefully have a strong application that I hope would get you many interviews - less so with 2 months of only telerotations, but some programs may still be interested since your application is otherwise good.

[@chax1995]

@@doctorLijia thanks a lot for these encouraging words ... will try my best to get VISA for USCE

[@kookie-rd6pe]

Sir I have a gap year between my high school and med school...and i got only 70 percentage in my high school.......do this both cause any issues while doing usmle

[@SA-zb2rm]

@@chax1995don’t do tele , waste of money and no impact

[@jehandahal9906]

class ranking mean?

[@NatarajanIlanchezhiyan]

I am 24 years post medical degree in india working now as health officer in Chennai. I have clinical experience. what is the chance of me being selected for health care administration post in usa

[@ivandamara4912]

Hi I’m an IMG from Indonesia, pretty down since I got a low step 1 score. My step 1 score is 217, YoG 2020, did 1 year of internship so no gap year, planning to have 2/3 in person USCE, do you think I stand some chance at IM this year? Thanks in advance

[@doctorLijia]

Hey congrats on passing Step 1! 217 isn't too bad, plus you have continuity of training and a reasonable amount of USCE planned. Do your best and try to score even higher on Step 2. You absolutely still have a shot at IM!

[@ivandamara4912]

@@doctorLijia thanks for your response and encouragement. I really appreciate it. I'm just afraid that I'll get filtered out by most programs even if I do well on step 2ck and end up with less desirable programs. Do you think this is still the case for this cycle's match?

[@kookie-rd6pe]

Mam I have a gap year between my high school and med school...and i got only 70 percentage in my high school.......do this both cause any issues while doing usmle

[@ivandamara4912]

@@doctorLijia I just want to update you that I got 245 on step 2CK and ended up doing three months of USCE! Thanks for the encouragement when I was at my low.

[@inchyokk]

Yog 2020 Step 1 pass first attempt Step 2 below average 228 Us IMG Been working Internship and House Job Internal Medicine and E Med so no Gaps No usce no research Experience includes clinical work some hobbies and volunteerism Applying for IM. Chances?