IMG Clinical Clerkships, Electives, and Observerships

USMLE Info and Advice Workin’ in the USA Completing clinical electives in the US is a very important step in a successful match for any applicant, but especially for the IMG. Remember, your medical school back home may be the most famous institution in your country, but chances are your program director and residency committee […]

IMG Guide to Practicing Medicine in the US

Four key steps to begin practicing medicine in the U.S. Physicians who received their medical degree outside the U.S. or Canada must complete 4 steps to become fully licensed and practice in the US. ECFMG Certification Certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Through its program of certification, the ECFMG assesses the readiness […]

IMG Overview

Becoming a practicing physician in the USA So, you’ve already completed (or will be completing) your medical training outside of the US, but you want to move to the US and practice medicine. This is a long and sometimes complicated road, but with the right skills and the determination to succeed can be accomplished! This […]

NRMP to change the “Scramble” Beginning in 2010

For all you future NRMP match applicants, the NRMP has sought to make the process more fair and orderly with their new “SOAP” program: The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) have partnered to bring changes to the “Scramble” for unfilled positions during Match Week of the Main […]