This unique, socially conscience reference provides valuable guidance to international medical graduates (IMG’s) looking to complete a residency in the United States. The medical residency application process in the United States is competitive and complex. Additionally, many IMG’s go through training programs that sharply differ from the medical school training and the sociocultural elements of United States medicine and residency are unlike any other country. Organized into three parts, this book meets the need for a pragmatic, evidence based guide that answers important questions, and imparts indispensable advice to IMGs. Part I directly tackles the concerns IMG’s have regarding specific elements of residency applications, including the importance of a master’s degree and how to get a strong letter of recommendation. Part II then addresses how to prepare for interviews, preliminary programs and travel. Finally, the book answers the common “what ifs” and “what’s next” questions many IMG’s ponder. International Medical Graduate and the United States Medical Residency Application: A Guide to Achieving Success is a first-of-its-kind resource that presents a holistic view of residency application peppered with real life examples, easy to grasp tables and flow charts and key do’s and don’ts to drive home the complex process involved in residency application.

Thousands of international medical graduates come to the United States to start their career as physicians. Many of them, however, are not aware of the challenges and problems that they may encounter along the way. These difficulties can range from the language and cultural barriers to a lack of confidence and self-esteem. Many students are also unaware of the other career options besides getting into a clinical residency program. As a result of these issues, a great number of foreign medical students remain unmatched into the National Resident Matching Program. Not matching can be devastating for these graduates, both financially and medically. Students often suffer from psychological effects like major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. This book outlines the potential problems faced by these graduates and their possible solutions. Each chapter collects research evidence, interviews and surveys to gather information to work on each possible problem one by one and describes a solution in great detail. Comprised of thirty chapters, each chapter is broken down into smaller sub-sections to investigate the main theme in depth. Issues addressed include the different types of international medical graduates and their lives in the United States, differences in the education system and healthcare system, the triangle of residency, language and cultural barriers, lack of professional contacts, confidence, self-image and self-esteem issues, and restriction to specific fields and career paths. Written by experts in the field, International Medical Graduates in the United States is a first of its kind text that addresses the biggest issues faced by foreign medical graduates in today's world.

United States is known for its high quality medical education and training, however it is extremely competitive for international medical graduates (IMG) to successfully match into a Residency in the US. This e-book is a comprehensive guide from the initial decision of applying to the first job as an IMG in the United States, this book will help you step-by-step where to apply, which exams to take, interview tips, how to succeed in residency and fellowship and obtain your first job as an attending! Written by Dr. Juliano Riella, an IMG who matched into General Surgery Residency and Transplant Surgery Fellowship in very competitive programs!

W.E.O Allison completed both a bachelor's degree in Anatomical Sciences and a medical degree in the United Kingdom. Her PhD in Australia focused on the diagnosis of pediatric HIV infection in resource-limited settings. As an experienced clinician and researcher, she moved to the United States several years a er graduation from medical school, and has worked as a physician in the United Kingdom, Australia and the U.S. While experiencing the residency application process as an international medical graduate, Dr. Allison struggled to find a resource that provided a concise overview of the entire process. She has since been successful in obtaining both residency and fellowship training positions. Her hope is that the book Applying for a Residency Program in the U.S. - A Concise and Practical Guide for the International Medical Graduate will facilitate the residency application process for potential applicants. This is a no-nonsense guide to the U.S. residency application process for the international medical graduate. Dr. Allison draws upon her personal experience, delivering an informative but deliberately concise and practical description of the process. Recognizing that time is not a luxury afforded to most medical students and doctors, the guide focuses solely on the residency application process, clearly stating at the beginning of the book what it aims to deliver to the reader including: Information useful for IMGs who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens, or permanent residents Information useful for all IMGs irrespective of how many years they may be post-graduation A description of recent changes to the residency application process including electronic document submission, the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), and the "All-In" policy for individual program participation in the National Resident Matching Program Realistic options if you are not successful in obtaining a residency position"

This book is a guide for residency and fellowship application in the United States as an International Medical Graduate (IMG). It contains invaluable insider information an applicant has to go through in order to apply for a residency or fellowship position. This book includes information about USMLE, application timeline, Interview and application process, visa, resident life and regulations, observership, credit for medical training outside the United States and may more. Multiple figures and tables with updated NRMP data will provide a great graphic view for better understanding. Many resources are provided for more detailed information. The second edition was updated with the most recent residency match results. Additionally, information about test taking strategies, personal statement, physician finance guide, American health system, job finding and career guide was included.

This guide is a necessary reference tool for any international medical graduate or student applicant that is considering applying for a medical residency position in the U.S.A. or Canada. This book provides detailed information on the process of becoming accepted, the residency process, financing, and required milestones necessary to remain eligible for consideration. The educational process is described separately and in detail for each county. Detailed explanations of the licensing requirements for both countries are included. Information is provided for the North American medical system as whole, and specifically for the United States and Canada throughout. International Medical Student residency match statistics are provided and compared with U.S. and Canadian residents that are educated within the North American system and internationally as well.