USMLE : Matching into an Internal Medicine Program | Dr Preetham Interview | Zen of USMLE

[@manikmadaan]

Hope this helps you Guys !!! I tried my best

[@varshadadiva]

Zen Of USMLE thank you.

[@manikmadaan]

@UCj2h1dws-N0En0IDkfkxH7Q will do

[@Physiciansdesk]

Zen Of USMLE I am crying rn

[@karidesai5234]

Thank you 😊

[@DrChalla]

Great Video! Im also an IMG from the same state who just matched into internal medicine in the United States. The journey is difficult and its always heartwarming to see others who've endured this struggle and came out strong. Watching videos like these inspired me to start a youtube channel too to help fellow IMGs match into residency! Great content, keep creating more and hopefully one day we can create a collab

[@manikmadaan]

Yes and thank you !!!!

[@nehanandam8168]

which medical college did u go to ? i heard only aiims , afmc, mamc and top colleges like that provide an edge to you over other colleges to get selected as they have their own research programs , which will help in making cv better . So how can i overcome that shortcoming if i'm not from one of those colleges and did not participate in any research ?

[@Boneteacher]

I like the USMLE and neetpg comparison !

[@manikmadaan]

Thank you sir 👍

[@jeevithaprativadi1266]

This vid was extremely helpful! Thank u so much for sharing, especially all the small details that are often overlooked. I love how genuine all your answers are. Good luck with residency Preetham :)

[@PawanDabeer]

Superb Dr. Preetham 🙌👏👏! Heartiest Congratulations for your Achievement!!

[@pree9510]

Pawan Dabeer bhaii!

[@effat8275]

this video made me SO HAPPY! congratulations!!!

[@rajesht1260]

I know Dr Preetham personally . He is very good , intelligent and he knows what is doing in his life . All the best brother .

[@manikmadaan]

I agree he is awesome.

[@pree9510]

Rajjo!! :*))

[@kookie-rd6pe]

@@pree9510 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...plz reply me sir

[@vishruthvyata]

I met preetham during my iv trail. He is really down to earth and sweet guy. Keep up the good work bro!!

[@pree9510]

Vish! Thanks man!!

[@rolandov2]

My medschool in PR (part of US, have LCME accreditation, therefore not considered an IMG) gives us only 7 weeks at MAX, if you're lucky enough to secure a spot on July 14 - our deadline - while competing with the other PR med school students for appointment, and that's if you go to dedicated right after finishing the academic year. The generous time other med schools give their students for dedicated Step 1 study time puts us at a great disadvantage. I take my Step 1 tomorrow, I couldn't be more burnt out. Carrying the burnout from last semester and adding to that dedicated burnout.

[@pranyakunwar1207]

Not an usmle aspirant..but this guy is smart.. right place right time!!! And obviously amazing conversation skill!

[@emanluthfi3159]

Thanks a lot ! Very helpful Dr.Manik

[@Prikshitbhargav]

Really good video @manik_madaan.. You are doing fantastic work. Congratulations Dr. Preetham. Gud luck fr future..👍🏼👍🏼

[@PathoLab]

I can't thank you enough for the amazing content. this is so helpful.

[@vijayalakshmimannan130]

Loved this!!! Thank you so much 💓

[@MedManiac1]

thourough interview!! great job!💙

[@sameerdhingra8306]

This is so aweeeeesome

[@Nick-px7gv]

get that music off...hard to hear with accent

[@jagdipmadaandr]

May God keep both doctors healthy

[@umeshdandilal1063]

Hey....first of all congrats to dr. Satya and thank u Manik for sharing this extremely awaited video to hear the whole journey by an indian ....I just wanted to ask dr. Satya .... isn't a 7 yr short service required after completing mbbs from an army college...???.

[@manikmadaan]

Yes but he paid for the bond

[@umeshdandilal1063]

How much did he paid???

[@manikmadaan]

@@umeshdandilal1063 10 lakhs I think !

[@utkarshgupta3872]

Thanks man, you are amazing

[@manikmadaan]

You're welcome!

[@rajnim9199]

Awesome and really helpful video 🙏🙏

[@Polyglot0101]

Thank you both of you.

[@pree9510]

Hi Nishant! haha interesting... DM me your queries. I'll try my best.

[@Polyglot0101]

Preetham Satya hiii preetham. Thank you very much for the reply. I’m currently in my third year. I want to know how can we search for internship programs. How can I DM you?

[@pree9510]

@@Polyglot0101 DM me on insta , link is in the description. :)

[@manikmadaan]

wow, wish you the best of luck

[@kishujindal2793]

Great going buddy 😃😃😃

[@AMFADVENTUREMUSICFUN]

Thanks a lot.... Im preparing for step 1... It really helped a lot

[@vinayganduboyina8793]

Thank you bro I'm also on same track I'm studying 2nd mbbs in india wanted to do usmle this video helps me a lot

[@kanmedlife2494]

Hey...same here..2nd year.. Preparing for step1

[@nehabaghel897]

Which college in India?

[@nehabaghel897]

@@kanmedlife2494 in what sequence you are using resources can you please guide me for that? I soon will be in 1st year of MBBS

[@abhyudayyadav3577]

Thank you sir Very informative

[@chrollohisoka4449]

Please also make a video on steps to get to residency as some of my seniors scored good in usmle and yet did not make it.

[@Pixels_Neurons_Scalpels]

Please The Music is Loud.. :(. Btw Thanks For the video.

[@Pixels_Neurons_Scalpels]

And Congrats Preetham.

[@Pixels_Neurons_Scalpels]

Ok not the whole video Has Music....👍

[@notonfire7318]

What did he say from 11:20 to 11:30 ? He was cut off

[@farzana20091]

Congratulations..

[@drpp1984]

Manik! Why that annoying instrumental chaos for such a wonderful content!! Plz keep it simple... We like your videos a LOT 🙏🙏

[@nimmagaddamadhavi1069]

It was really greatful.good tips

[@manikmadaan]

Thanks

[@Harismanan]

Everyone is posting that he has got great tips. Please be want to listen to. Please remove that music or reduce the sound and upload it again thank you

[@manikmadaan]

So sorry about this !

[@riyakayarkar2909]

I swear I was waiting for this content about usmle to show up someday! Congratulations to both of you! It’s really great to achieve something like this I hope my journey would be the same( touch wood), however I really am not clear how you actually apply for electives or research and like did you have any mentor to guide you through this?

[@pree9510]

Visit the program website, it is generally informative. For research, yes. For electives, no.

[@amudhank8310]

And during interviews, did they ask you where you did the electives? Is it important to do electives in universities? Will they find out if we had done our electives through pvt. organizations? And will they ask why we did observerships instead electives?

[@manikmadaan]

See they know if you did electives or not. They have strong enough contacts .

[@manikmadaan]

Btw I got your Instagram dm and I am sorry i deleted it by mistake 😔. Can you dm me again !

[@amudhank8310]

@@manikmadaan Oh yes sir! I am sorry sir, I did not space So I had to delete instagram. I will reinstall again. :)

[@amudhank8310]

@@manikmadaan Okay!

[@nonexistent2138]

Thank you so much. So helpful

[@sagnikghosh6424]

Hey lovely interviews and really informative. Can you please shed more light into surgical residencies and if imgs have a shot?

[@manikmadaan]

yes sure

[@sananasser4283]

Hey firstly congratulations Dr.Preetham for matching in. And Manik really helpful videos there. Got a question! Is it mandatory to give TOEFL for the USMLE?

[@manikmadaan]

No

[@amethyst5277]

Loved this podcast. What about volunteer work? What counts and what doesn't? What includes the cream of it?

[@manikmadaan]

cream redcross and other ngo's rural service, any program that benefit society

[@nandinipatel5508]

Can we apply to multiple specialties at a time? Say for example I apply to 5 IM residencies and 5 Neurology residencies as a non-US IMG bcoz I still am confused which one to go into?

[@lokeshchauhan3471]

very informative video but the Background music is way too loud

[@Harismanan]

Duuuuudddeee can you please upload it again with either removing the music or reducing the volume of the music. Please

[@manikmadaan]

Sorry about this

[@Zianzia195]

Sir its a genuine request to u sir that along with mentorship and guidence plz start physio patho etc etc ..i mean usmle syllabas lectures and demonstrate how to approach a question ...it would be helpful ..nd as all the usmle contents are premium...if u start it on KZbin..i m sure u can bring a revolution... Love from pakistan...

[@manikmadaan]

Thanks and sure Lots of love from India ❤️

[@JohnWick-ls7yt]

You are doing an awesome job! Thanks for all the information!

[@reva99]

Sir, will you please make a video on OBGYN matching process.

[@manikmadaan]

Sure

[@medphilomath4436]

Vvgood 🎥video very helpful Sir please tell which books did u read in ur med school for - 1phisiology 2anatomy 3biochem Sir what to do if we are not able to complete the BIG books Go ahead sir doin great work for us

[@pree9510]

for med school- 1. Guyton and Ganong's (for neuro) 2.BD Chaurasia 3. Satyanarayana (Little bit of Kaplan) you don't have to read the big books cover to cover, use them for reference. Study the important topics from them

[@medphilomath4436]

@@pree9510 thanks sir

[@brsrini1234]

Dear manik you are doing wonderful job, excellent guidence and guidelines to IMG's. My question is how to become surgeon. Is that good score need to match surgeon or any other idea. Please it will be great guidance to us.

[@brsrini1234]

Please if anyone answer above question, it is great guidance. If anyone done internal medicine can they do general surgeon in fellowship.

[@sandaanadarun7800]

260+step 1 and step 2 ck .electives required to match for surgery

[@MohammedMisbahuddinOSMEC]

The 3rd party org he used for elective and observership? Also where did he do them?

[@amudhank8310]

Preetham sir, Did you use Medclerkships to do electives or you used it for observerships? Or did you use any other company for observerships?

[@manikmadaan]

Yes he did use it for getting a observership. I believe

[@freehanddigitalart9020]

Hello, I am second year Img and will graduate in the end of 2023 and by then Step 1 will be p/f.. I will give step 1 in 2022 which will also change the score to p/f.. I am very scared and confused as I have heard the imgs wont stand a change after it and specially in a surgery residency of any kind... your thoughts will be really appreciated on this matter.. should I even think of usmle? What should I do?

[@manikmadaan]

dont worry there will always be a way. this is for all the students

[@scholamariezapanta1370]

Hi Dr. Manik and Dr. Preetham! I am from the Philippines (a US-IMG), a recent graduate of medicine year 2020. I am planning to take my Step 1 by June 2021, Step 2CK by August 2021 and since since Step 2CS is postponed, I plan to take it Feb 2022. Do you recommend that with my time studying for Step 2CS (6months) I should be also trying to take kind of electives through AMO or so to get to know the system of the US? I also wanted to ask where did Dr. Preetham search for programs? Was it through like Match A Resident or FREIDA? Thank you!! I keep watching on how you studied for STEP 1 which inspires me too!

[@manikmadaan]

freida and usce has become very important try getting direct electives if thats not possible amo

[@anthonypeter3263]

Which third party agency was used to have elective?

[@oldsport8427]

Very nice sir... Please make a vedio about research ... I don't have any idea about research... How to start from scratch??

[@manikmadaan]

will do

[@saumyajitbhaduri1083]

For AFMC, students are required to give a bond for 4 years. If you finished internship around 2018. How did you manage to take care of the bond issue. Please say about this sir.

[@ss-zz6ii]

Bond broken by paying govt

[@ss-zz6ii]

Its legal

[@shouryamurali7438]

Do u think it’s reasonable for me to target for residency 2023 ( right now I’m a blank page haven’t given any steps also). I finished my internship at the end of march 2020. If I have to get into July 2023 residency then I have to apply for interviews in Sept 2022, so by then my yog gap would have been almost 2.5 years, do you think it’s a red flag? I’m going to start my preparation for the step 1, right now I feel like I’m on level 0 with my knowledge, for a person like me do u suggest I do Kaplan videos or boards and beyond ( I have not studied anything related to step 1 in the past and Whatever I have learned in mbbs I don’t really remember anything. Could u please suggest what is better for me Kaplan or BnB or should I do both ?? So that I can finish my preparation in a reasonable amount of time and also get a very high score. I’m ready to put in as much as effort possible to get a really good score It would be very very helpful if u could clarify my doubts

[@dayawatimadaan3747]

I love this

[@swastikanayak1636]

Why everyone got residency after one year of completing MBBS?? What they do during this?

[@manikmadaan]

can you elaborate

[@drpeace8568]

Hi Manik, thanks for all the support to all imgs I am an intern preparing for step1. How and what should I do for research....plz shed more light on this. Which research will boost my CV? Does ICMR have weightage? How do we get articles published?.....

[@manikmadaan]

icmr does have weightage the best is to get a research elective in the us. email anyone from john hopkins for this

[@themoviechannel8017]

Nice one 👍

[@manikmadaan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@krishnendumandal2024]

What is the mean no. Of abstracts presentation and publication he had before match

[@richardockiya1724]

There is really no need for the background music. Didn’t hear most of the things said

[@anjaligupta6489]

I would like to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. What would be the pathway I would have to take to get a residency in the US? Cardiology or surgery? Also, is it hard to get chosen for a cardiac/surgical residency? What are some ways to increase my chances of getting selected? And what scores should I aim for? I’d really appreciate any help you guys can offer.

[@manikmadaan]

Yes it is possible and one of Dr Preetham's friend match Into cardiothoracic surgery. You can dm him on Instagram (link in details of the video) and ask about it. He can refer you to that person and maybe you can get mentored by him 🙏

[@anjaligupta6489]

Zen Of USMLE Oh really? That’s amazing thank you for responding and your help! 😊

[@aliciagomezfranco8141]

Thanks for your videos. What's the difference between elective and observership?

[@manikmadaan]

Elective is for undergraduates(medatudents) and is hands on . Observerships is for graduates(people who have passed medical school) and is not hands on

[@anyatarh9237]

Dr manik did you give your tofle ??when is th preferred timing to give tofle

[@manikmadaan]

i did not as i already have a step 1 score

[@anyatarh9237]

@@manikmadaan but isn't that a requirement for many programss

[@rahul581]

Hey hearty congratulations! Could you give a rough idea of how many interviews did you get (total)?

[@pree9510]

Rahul Jena thanks Rahul! 18 interviews

[@rahul581]

@@pree9510 Amazing! All the very best for the future! :))

[@anumynenianu9811]

@@pree9510 I applied this year please send your e-mail I have doubts

[@sofiabermudez4981]

Hello! This is a great video! I was wondering what do you mean when you say PS? Thank you! sorry, new to the process

[@manikmadaan]

Can you tell me which part of the video like minutes: seconds is it there

[@anyatarh9237]

Its means personal statememt

[@bolluchandana7071]

Sir can you please let us know about the surgery residency options for foreign medical graduates?

[@manikmadaan]

yes you can dm dr preetham for that. he has few friends who matched in surgery

[@rutvikpatel8931]

But background music volume is so high so that unable to hear property

[@manikmadaan]

i am so sorry about that

[@rutvikpatel8931]

Btw congratulations for wonderful stap 1 result

[@sravya317]

Any inputs on matching into neurology programs? Like how easy or difficult it is to get neurology and not internal medicine?

[@pree9510]

I know a few people who matched into Neurology, may not be diff, but a less popular choice. If you are interested, you should go ahead, there is a good chance!

[@sravya317]

@@pree9510 thank you

[@ItsMe-ee5je]

@@pree9510 sir are you active in any kind of social media coz i had some doubts ...Could u please clarify me

[@pree9510]

@@ItsMe-ee5je DM me on Insa. link is in the description. :)

[@ItsMe-ee5je]

@@pree9510 tq sir

[@rameshlamichhane1556]

can you mention the third party through which he got electives ? and thank you for this awesome video

[@pree9510]

Medclerkships

[@jeevithaprativadi1266]

Hey I would suggest ace.md as well, I did 2 with them and their staff is extremely helpful in finding the right fit for you.

[@pree9510]

@Avinash Chinthanippu the hospital sites (in case of 3rd party electives) are usually where residency positions are available. But usually community hospitals. As compared to the direct ones, which are university hospitals. I hope this answered your question.

[@pasangsherpa9299]

Jeevitha Prativadi did u get LOR?

[@sindhuratadisetty3936]

hey amazing video !! quick question, where did you do your electives in Brooklyn?

[@pree9510]

Interfaith medical center

[@nehabaghel897]

@@pree9510 can you please provide your email address?

[@amudhank8310]

Sir, If I am graduated from medical school, Can I apply for B1 visa for externships? I heard that B1 is only for students who want to do electives.

[@manikmadaan]

Yes you can totally get a visa . Don't worry

[@amudhank8310]

@@manikmadaan Thank you sir!

[@Mbbsstories]

Manik sir I want to know how much scores is required to match residency in Internal Medicine each step 1,CS & CK? Are CS scores counted or they need to be passed

[@manikmadaan]

See try to get above a 250 on step 1 and step 2ck. Step 2cs is pass or fail do don't worry about the scores for that

[@ruchijena2695]

Did you do any research work for CV ?

[@pree9510]

A few submissions yes

[@nimmagaddamadhavi1069]

Bro one small doubt in your previous video how did do your usmle rx systemwise or in a random fashion

[@manikmadaan]

Systemwise

[@nimmagaddamadhavi1069]

Zen Of USMLE tq for the reply at present Iam using bnb.but Iam in fear that while doing qfar as u explained will I be able to retain it till my exam date

[@manikmadaan]

@@nimmagaddamadhavi1069 yes don't worry about it

[@aashnaraheja8731]

Manik, What all resources did you use for step 1? Also, How was the kaplan experience?

[@manikmadaan]

KAPLAN is really Good for strengthening your basics . However The problem is it is all subject wise and does not integrate between subjects that well and misses out on some core stuff for step 1 that is in fa Ufap, sketchy was the best Do first aid with USMLErx helps a lot Then uworld. If you have more time do Qbanks like Kaplan or usmlerx

[@shaikwahidasulthana]

Great video, Is it possible for any student to match into Internal Medicine residency program only with Telerotation and without electives?

[@anupammahato1]

I am confused between neet pg and usmle, i graduated in 2019 , could you kinda make the difference between both the exams thank you.

[@realbobbyaxel]

Is it possible to get hands on electives after graduation

[@manikmadaan]

externships yes

[@realbobbyaxel]

@@manikmadaan are they hands on also? I mean can we interact with the patient? And how to get those externships?

[@manikmadaan]

@@realbobbyaxel yes

[@realbobbyaxel]

@@manikmadaan thank you Dr. Manik please make video on externships and interview someone who did USCE after graduation

[@astronaut9276]

Wait a min He is from AFMC So what about 7 year bond ???

[@kushalkriplani1642]

What to do with Neet as a backup option, did you dedicate any special prep time for it or it goes with usmle preparation?

[@pree9510]

Kushal kriplani I didn’t prepare for it. FA helped me.

[@Mbbsstories]

Have you taken any coaching for USMLE?

[@manikmadaan]

Not really. Most people preparing for step 1 don't need it. You can refer to my other video on this channel to get more info.

[@mohammadfahad1399]

How can someone do electives after Internship? Is it allowed???

[@sameerdhingra8306]

You can pause your internship in India and do electives

[@mohammadfahad1399]

Thank you sir. Myself 1st year mbbs student

[@manikmadaan]

thats correcr

[@Rajgopal6115]

Which factor depend the matching?

[@drbasutj]

Is observarship must for matching??

[@manikmadaan]

No

[@gobindachandrajena5997]

Did Dr.Preetham continued job for some months after he qualified for UPSC-CMS??

[@manikmadaan]

yes

[@maseerahazam9908]

Yes please take that music off. Its very hard to hear

[@Mbbsstories]

Which visa you got after residency match J1 or H1B?

[@manikmadaan]

Hey got a j1

[@rahulpannu9732]

Is residency started with lockdown

[@zohakhan679]

is only first aid enough for step one..btw i am in fourth year and wanna give step one within a year

[@manikmadaan]

Try to do BNB or Kaplan with it

[@dhruvkullolli8527]

If i take my step 1 after my second year will it be possible for me to finish step 2 ck and cs in time and apply for residency without spending an extra year after internship?

[@manikmadaan]

Yes

[@Newsy09]

What to do if we failed to match? Please reply.

[@manikmadaan]

Apply next year

[@Newsy09]

@@manikmadaan is there any way to do job in us without residency, only just passing usmle?

[@Newsy09]

@@manikmadaan bro please make a video how to attempt usmle during mbbs

[@hamzasaleem445]

is there any way to get residency & fellowship in cardiac surgery?

[@manikmadaan]

yes dm dr preetham. he has a friend who matched

[@avinashvadali1974]

The music in the background is awful. Unable to understand what preetham says!

[@manikmadaan]

I am so sorry about that

[@maximusjaip]

why is there a bg music..

[@suby7462]

Thanks so much for this! Are there any surgery IMGs that have matched whom you could interview? Or any tips you have to match into a surgery residency?

[@manikmadaan]

yes and sure

[@Affankhan-bv1sy]

Applying for program is free???

[@manikmadaan]

no

[@rogernadal94]

Woo vizag ! Hi preetham, are u in the city now ?

[@pree9510]

Hey! In mumbai bro

[@nimmagaddamadhavi1069]

Preetham Satya bro currently iam in my 2nd year going for usmle.if get through step 1 could you help me to get over interview after step 2.iam from Nellore medical college.i reside in guntur

[@pree9510]

@@nimmagaddamadhavi1069 Yeah No problem

[@nimmagaddamadhavi1069]

Preetham Gunta bro I need to ask few questions.how can I contact you.any tips for step 1 as Iam getting prepared and currently in 2nd year of medical school and I am also a badminton player and played on behalf of our A.P medical team (NTRUHS) recently in nationals.(does this help me in my c.v ) of course first I have to finish step 1

[@yashyadav1529]

Manik sir i am in my final year. I am preparing for NEET PG, I always had a thought to know more and start my preparation on right track for Step 1. Like hearing this interview too i feel i lack proper guidance like where to hammer the nail and form a map about USMLE preparation. 1. Should i start my preparation with in my 4 th year or i should focus on college first. 2. I thought to be dedicated for NEET PG give it in jan.(2022) and then in april or may give my Step1 exam, but if i get into NEET PG no one will give me time to go for rotation and observership in U.S. leaving college. Like i am really confused can i get some enlightenment by you please. Should i clear my thought like what should i do NEET PG or USMLE?

[@manikmadaan]

Start asap Choose one - i chose usmle step 1 , prepared just for it and gave neet pg on the side without any prep, however won't advice doing vice versa. Focus and excel in one thing.

[@amudhank8310]

Hi sir! What's your views on surgery residency for non-US IMGs? is it impossible for non-US IMGs to get surgery residency even if they have awesome scores ? I am looking forward to your reply. It will be helpful if you share your email ID. Thank you sir!

[@manikmadaan]

absolutely , you can dm me on insta thats better

[@amudhank8310]

@@manikmadaan You mean it is impossible sir? For IMGs to get into surgery?

[@manikmadaan]

@@amudhank8310 oh it is totally possible . Dr Preetham's 2 friends matched

[@amudhank8310]

@@manikmadaan Oh okay sir! I texted you in insta :)

[@mohammadfahad1399]

Can u tell me how much minimum score is needed in TOEFL for internal medicine program?

[@manikmadaan]

It varies. See if you want to apply for an elective TOEFL acores matter if you haven't given step 1. Just go to different program sites and look up the TOEFL requirements as each one has a different TOEFL score requirement even in each subject.

[@mohammadfahad1399]

Thank you boss

[@Ahuja_Samir]

You don't need TOEFL for matching. Step 2 CS is taken to assume you have sufficient command on english. TOEFL is required for getting into electives before you have given the Step exams. Each program has its own requirement of TOEFL scores.