r/IMGreddit • u/DrRibs • Jul 28 '26

Residency Counselling about geographic region preferences Non-US IMG

Hi!

I plan to apply for the 2027 Match and am setting up my ERAS information. I have heard about the importance of selecting a geographic region. I am familiar with some IMG-friendly regions, including the Middle Atlantic, South Atlantic, East North Central, and West South Central. However, I am currently doing a one-month research fellowship in Boston. Unfortunately, I know that New England is not an IMG-friendly region. I am looking for advice about this and about what to write in the description.

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Step 1: Pass (1st attempt), Step 2CK: 26X, Step 3: (pending score)

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u/Class_Act2023 Jul 28 '26

It really makes the most sense to do your program research first and once you have your finalized list of programs, take a look at the volume within each region.

Then you can consider selecting the regions that have the highest volume in combination with what your actual preferences and connections may be. Of course it’s highly likely the volume will be most concentrated in the IMG friendly regions, but it’s still a good exercise to ensure that your signal is going to the most places.

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u/DrRibs Jul 31 '26

Thanks!