My US Residency Match Story & Program Reveal | IM Match 2023

I applied to Internal Medicine in the Match 2023 cycle and this is my journey
0:00 Start
0:55 Match Overview
1:17 Applications
1:35 My profile ( scores , CV etc)
2:31 Interview season
3:28 Networking
4:04 Interview Prep
5:02 Ranking
6:00 Reveal and Updates !
USMLE MENTORING
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How I got a 256 in USMLE STEP 1
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How I got a 263 in USMLE STEP 2 CK in 2022
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@DoctorDeva
WHO AM I:
I'm sahana, a junior doctor working in Bangalore, India. I make videos about medicine, mental health and lifestyle. If you like sarcasm sprinkled with medicine follow me at
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[@MadAboutMedicine]

Big Big Congratulations Dr. Deva! 🎉 This is such a surreal feeling. Thank you for all the guidance you provide here, really helps all of us aspirants!

[@anti_fascist]

Thanks for the video doc! These do help a lot. I have been following you for a while now, and I’m glad that you matched! :) Make more of these. (Some of us really need some in-depth guidance, because we don’t have seniors/proper guidance, and we have to rely on youtube and other resources!)

[@DoctorDeva]

Happy to help!

[@Ilovelife0611]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I remember seeing your step one video a few months ago and now I'm in the process of studying. I felt so so happy for you seeing this on my subscriptions feed. thank you for inspiring me!!!!

[@DoctorDeva]

Thank youu

[@aayatsheikh7747]

Congratulationsss, I’m so happy for you 😊

[@sandanadurair5862]

Congratulations Sahana. Continueto Share your knowledge and experience with all deserving medical students.

[@chinakwu]

Big congratulations Dr. Deva! So proud of all your accomplishments! As a fellow incoming IM Intern, I can relate to a lot of these and SUNY are lucky to have you!

[@DoctorDeva]

That's so sweet! all the best for your residency

[@akhileshakhil4390]

Hello Dr. Deva, I am (I am sure many others too) are waiting for in depth Interview prep for top 10- 15 Interview Questions. Providing outline or an Idea on how to prepare for them and also what other tools that might help to ace I.V would be of great help. Thank you

[@vishaljyoti4830]

congratulations fully deserved it

[@AnglinSolaman]

Congrats & Best wishes🎉🎊🇮🇳

[@mahekrai8915]

Congratulations!☺️🤌🏽

[@dilrajtoor1574]

Congratulations deva

[@ishapatel1679]

congrats ❤

[@abhaydhream7833]

Congratulations didi I am so happy for u🎉🎉

[@EkeMC]

Congratulations 🎊

[@amjdso9031]

The moment yous said suny upstate i was like: daaaammmnnnn congrattsss❤️❤️

[@rohank.ochani5410]

Hey Sahana! It is so nice to see you match at Upstate as well. I am a fellow incoming intern. We should get in touch. Cheers! Rohan

[@oluchiiheakanwa]

Congratulations again

[@fatemaravat4275]

Congratulations!!🎉 I also love the SUNY program and I'm looking forward to applying there in the next match cycle. How can i get in touch with you for some questions for the same ? It will be a huge help to me. Thanks! God bless.

[@dravidhero6232]

inko dekh ke mere mann ghaa raha he..🎶.. OM DEVAA.. DEVAA ..OM DEVAA DEVAAA...namahaaa.. namahaa namah om..🎶..........🎶

[@beatrizadriana5743]

Great video 📸 I just find out I pass my USMLE step 1 on my third time.

[@mariagloria4619]

Took my usmle test last week and passed with 280 questions on my first try!! Huge Thanks to Mis ELISABETH HELEN, she is a game changer

[@lorientheresa4844]

Usmle test is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much. 🤦‍♂️💔😭

[@marymathews2741]

@@lorientheresa4844 So sorry to hear you guys complain deeply of failing the exam. But I will assure you that usmle exam won't be a problem to you anymore,if you work with someone like Mrs ELISABETH HELEN. She help me through my exam and I made it through.

[@lisa337]

Really, you'll know her Too? I even thought I was the only one she has helped walk through the fears and falls of usmle Exam, Mrs ELISABETH has brought me out of the trenches and to a better living, I encourage repeat test taker to work with her.

[@MaryAnn-jd4fo]

Wow!!!! congrats and thanks for the encouragement words for all the people who have not take the usmle yet. yes, it is a crazy test for sure. I also used Mrs ELISABETH HELEN review material's. - I studied for 1 week and my test shut off at question 280. I cried too when I got my results. PASS

[@jayendrasingh1679]

Hello, mam . Congratulations! Mam you talked about connections, how do we make it? Are we supposed to make them during rotations?or research electives. Plus 13 interviews is a great feat! If you don't mind me asking, how many interviews do you think u got due to connections. Since u had 5 months of usce.😅 Again, Congratulations and all the very best.

[@aayatsheikh7747]

Also, I wanted to know that as you said Networking is the most important factor for the Match, so is it like networking during USCE or personally connections because I don’t know anyone in the entire country personally, so how would the entire thing work for someone like me?

[@MBBSZaraHutKay]

🎉Congerates🎉❤

[@darshan11701]

Even I’m from B’lore Please make a video on when u started preparing and how u managed it with proff exam

[@BB-zn9ln]

Hello ma’am , I would be obliged to know how many USCEs or tele rotations will increase the chances of matching ? And what are the other factors in an individuals CV that sets them apart ? Waiting for your reply@DoctorDeva

[@DrUjjwalSoni]

Hey congratulations ! Did you attend observership in SUNY Upstate to fetch an interview there?

[@robertamoldovan5419]

Congratulations!!! I wanted to ask you if it was possible to do the interviw even remotely; if this is not possible how did you manage to stay in the US several months without working? also I wanted to ask you how can I get references and know someone who can vouch for me? Thanks

[@nancykay_]

hey doctor, you mentioned having over 4 research publications, where these research done in the US or your home country? secondly, the observiship and hands on experiece where they with different hospitals in the US?

[@jayashreeiyer2749]

Only 4 hours time difference 💃💃💃

[@gautadas3441]

Congratulations dr Deeva, I would like to know what is the chance getting matched in dermatology after Usmle completion... And as i have completed my residency in dermatology and currently working as consultant, will it help me to get match in dermatology...

[@Vishwanath.15]

Congratulations Dr. Deva✨🎉 Is it possible for a student who is in his 3rd yr of MBBS in India Take up the USMLE STEP 1 EXAM?

[@Krishna-vw7he]

Kindly share how u were able to do 5 research article publications ? N share ur CV development journey

[@cevybeast]

Thx for information being INDIAN after clearing 3 steps of usmle but haven't been on rotation or observations.what should I do if I want to match in neurosurgery or cardio surgeon?do I neet to do research fellowships or research done and published in India is ok?

[@drsharma922]

Hey doctor. Have you used SSRI in your USMLE journey. I'm concerned because i was thinking of trying it

[@kunal6014]

Maam can u tell me when should I start my prep for usmle to ace in that , i m preparing for neet UG 2023 going to be held on this 7 may , should i start from first year of my mbbs , so that I can at least mug up things from starting so that after my mbbs i won't waste much time in preparation ???? What's ur idea on this ????

[@Manhafuture]

In india only rich and reserved category can survive middle class and general students always suffer anyways congratulations dr deva

[@anti_fascist]

What tf is wrong with you seriously? What do you guys have against reserved category students? Jab discrimination ho raha hota hai tab nahin muh khulta tumhara? And here us SC students are trying to get out if the country because we are subjected to discrimination and filthy mindset of you “gEnErAl” category students. Suck it up.

[@DoctorDeva]

So true

[@medicalstuff8417]

Suffer, middle class students wished they never took medicine to begin with. Without cold hard cash forget USLME. The cost for the entire process which no one openly share in you tube and the fact that it's literally a gamble even after passing all the steps the chance of getting matched is extremely slim so all the money that is invested is gone to hell. So for anyone who wants to do USMLE do your own research , don't watch you tube videos. You tube videos don't provide details and correct information. USMLE is not everyone's cup of tea. The financial requirement is too much not at all possible for middle class family.

[@nirmalakumari4826]

True

[@chroniclesofmedicine774]

Same in Pakistan,

[@vishwapancholi118]

can you please make a video on research?

[@anjeshsingh8756]

What is Total coat for whole usmle journey??

[@SS-gw3cb]

Do they ask clinical or medical field related questions in interview?

[@sunshine8512]

Please share programs from where u got iv from

[@aieshaazam8604]

Congratulations deva, do you mind sharing where you did hands on usce?

[@DoctorDeva]

Hey ! At Baylor in Houston

[@gourabsarker9552]

Mam what is your specialty doctor resident? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

[@anjalipatel1439]

Do J1 visa student need to go back to home country after residency? ?

[@gourabsarker9552]

Mam how much is your medical student loans? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

[@SAMMI-0001]

In which program did u matched ?

[@drabdell]

Congratulations 🎉. Did you rank all the 13 programs in a single state?

[@DoctorDeva]

No

[@SS-gw3cb]

I have a question. Can we pursue usmle journey after post graduation here in india? Will PG degree have any impact on our overall CV? Does duration of PG in our home country count as continuous medical education or gap year?

[@DoctorDeva]

You definitely can. But some programs have filters

[@swarakhatri1346]

Can you give some details about electives in SUNY upstate? Whether it is open for non vslo?

[@DoctorDeva]

It is !

[@Sonicphoenix600]

@@DoctorDeva congratulations dr sahana, you truly deserve it! We’re can I find the clinical electives application window for SUNY upstate?

[@sajidafridii]

Cogratulations a million!have been following you for almost a year now on insta..could you please tell your YOG?and also can we get a hands-on USCE after graduation?

[@user-bg2vh2qg7w]

Yes

[@komaddog]

Hey doc, congratulations. What agency did you use to secure your Observerships/USCEs?

[@DoctorDeva]

No agency

[@kartik4219n]

Doctor , Will Indian(NMC) get WFME accreditation? As per you and as per the health care system..

[@DoctorDeva]

Yes they have applied for it

[@kartik4219n]

@@DoctorDevabut I want to ask you will we get this by 2024 or 2025

[@kartik4219n]

1 more question • How did you improved your communication and English speaking(American accent) ? As a indian

[@tindrums]

​@@kartik4219nshe says she is an IMG it means she is a US citizen. An Indian would be a FMG

[@urallyfeynman]

​@@tindrumsno bro... it's international medical graduate...American imgs are us citizen who have done there med school outside us.

[@ryk2131]

What's total cost in this process

[@sharadpatel8191]

Now ..I M in first year ..so can you tell me that which subscription should I take and from when can I start preparing for Usmle ..and I am pursuing Mbbs in Russia ❤

[@DoctorDeva]

3rd year

[@sharadpatel8191]

And which subscription should I take

[@student777]

When did u give ur step 1 After mbbs or 3rd year of mbbs

[@DoctorDeva]

After mbbs

[@DoctorDeva]

Watch my step 1 video.

[@narmeenfatima09]

As an IMG can you please tell me if GPA matters for match in US? If yes, what's the least a person should have?

[@DoctorDeva]

No it doesn't

[@narmeenfatima09]

@@DoctorDeva Thank you, dear.

[@nancykay_]

what is a 3 + 1, lol?

[@shalinigrover001]

where have you done your usce ?

[@DoctorDeva]

I have A USCE video on my channel

[@shalinigrover001]

@@DoctorDeva I want to ask where have you done your hands on rotations ? Also, have you done them after graduation?

[@snigdhakantheti1948]

Under which visa h1b or j1??

[@DoctorDeva]

H1