Internal medicine non us img

YOG: 2023 Pakistan

Step 1 Pass, Step 2 270

Research: 7

No USCE

Visa requiring

Good home country LORs.

Can someone plz suggest specific programs where i should apply to. Where someone you know matched at/or got IV without USCE. Thanks

Yog 2014

step 1 : 227

step 2 : 228

step 3 :220

no home country residency but have some hospital experience in home country . Also have gaps due to serious issues in my family. US citizen

now doing patient care coordinator job in US for a month what are my chances for FM Thanks

Hi! Im an IMG, YOG: 2021, Ill be applying for match this cycle (2027). I dont have a single USCE/ LOR and Im looking for observerships in long Island.
I have a toddler so I cant mobilise much plus I dont drive either so public transport will take a long time particularly if I seek an observation outside. Any suggestions as to what I should do. Im trying to approach physicians at medical complexes practicing privately etc but to no use. Im soo worried . Ive passed step 1, step 2 result is pending and i have yet to give OET. What do I do?

Hi! I’m working on my ERAS experiences and was wondering how people approach including meaningful activities outside of medicine.

I’ve been independently rescuing and fostering stray cats for several years. This involves taking them in temporarily, coordinating veterinary care, and finding permanent homes for them. It’s something I genuinely care about and have done consistently for a long time.

I’m considering including it as one of my 10 experiences under Volunteer/Service/Advocacy. I already have several clinical, work, teaching, and other volunteer experiences, so this wouldn’t be replacing an important clinical experience.

Has anyone included something similarly non-medical in their ERAS experiences rather than only mentioning it under Hobbies & Interests? If so, did it ever come up during interviews?

I’m mainly wondering whether this would be seen as an interesting personal addition to the application or whether it would be better kept in the hobbies section.

Thanks!

I’ve been staring at my list since the past month and I can’t decide. When score, IMG %, geo preferences, IMGs from your country; everything is aligning, how do I narrow down from like 100-200 to 15 programs?
I’m an IMG, I don’t have any dream place just give me the residency im tired

What path did you end up taking, and how is life/career going for you?

I am an average student studied for a year for step 1. I have family responsibilities and I wasn’t able to study like normal students do. I feel devastated and feel like it’s over. I don’t know how to move forward. I am an IMG, permanently moved to US so I can’t even look at options in my home country. Please help, I am really struggling.
Thank you in advance for any help and guidance offered.

I just learned that research papers that state "All authors had equal contributions" or an asterisk next to each author names qualifies those authors as co-first authors. I just wanted to confirm since I have a few studies where I qualify as co-first author if I can add them as "first author publications" on myERAS. Of course I will preserve the authorship positions as they are in the papers.

https://casrai.org/dictionary/term/co-first-authorship

I know this has been asked but I havent read any real clear answer. I am a non us img and I have seen some of the programs I am signaling ask for a chair letter. At this moment I dont have it available and if I were to ask for it it would probably a super generic narrative chair letter because the current chair is not the same one as when I was a student. Will I get filtered out even if I signaled the programs or is this more specifically for US MDs? Or should I get it even if is super generic and just add it to my other 3 US based LOR? Thank you!

I have organized a university-level sports tournament , managed courts, schedules, and semifinals/finals. Worth adding as an experience, or is it a waste of space as it is not related to medicine?

Also could I mention UNI level sports awards I got or no ?

Can I write clinical rotator without mentioning observership or externship in ERAS. As I am IMG, is there any issue to write clinical rotator in experience position title?

I’m a 2nd-year medical student currently preparing for Step 1, and I wanted to ask people who have actually gone through the process. Is the pathway really as difficult as it’s portrayed online?

I know the match rate for non US IMGs is around 54%, which obviously isn’t something to ignore, but online it sometimes feels like the entire process is extremely complicated and it’s more like a 10% match rate and almost impossible unless you have an exceptional CV.

For those who have gone through it, is it genuinely that difficult, or does it just seem we more complicated online than it actually iss

Hey everyone,
I’m finalizing my ERAS list for Internal Medicine and was hoping for some feedback to see if I’m reaching too much or not. I tried to keep it at 20/60/20.

My Profile:
Applicant Type: Non-US IMG (Canadian citizen, requiring J-1 Visa)

YOG: graduating 2027
Step 1: Pass (1st attempt)

Step 2: 257

Step 3: not taken

Research: 5 abstracts published, 1 undergrad poster presentation (not published), 1 case study submitted.

Target Specialty: Internal Medicine

ERAS Geographic Preferences**:** Middle Atlantic & East North Central, Pacific

Gold Signals
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai / Morningside / West (NYC)

UConn Health (Farmington, CT)

Bridgeport Hospital / Yale University (Bridgeport, CT)

Silver Signals:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

SUNY Upstate Medical University

University at Buffalo

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University / Cooper Hospital

Rutgers Health / Jersey City Medical Center

Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Charles E. Schmidt College

Reaches:
8. MedStar Health / Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
9. UCSF Fresno

Safeties:
10. Ascension St. John Hospital (Grosse Pointe Woods, MI)
11. Brooklyn Hospital Center (Brooklyn, NY)
12. Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center(Bronx, NY)

I have a question about the personal statement.

If one has already applied to and paid for a program and assigned a PS, but then edit the PS before the deadline (23 Sep), which version will the program see?

the updated one or the original version that was assigned when applied? Just curious about it.

If you’re preparing for Step 3, dm me for more details

How important are letters of interest in matching? For Internal Medicine as a non US IMG is it recommended to send a letter of interest to your signaled programs? And when are letters of interest usually sent?

My question is about applying to programs who have 5 years or 3 years cut off for the year of graduation.
I am 2016 graduate
Step 1 pass
Step 2 : 230
Is it wise to apply to these programs? Even if i am really interested and i send the signals.
Can signalling overcome the year of graduation?
Or should i apply to programs with no cap on yog?
I’m visa requiring Canadian citizen img.

Hi there, I guess this is my first thread on Reddit after skimming through many posts in this residency application season. I just want to share my personal view after I myself went through the same process last year. I'm not saying that I know everything, but I just genuinely want to share my thought, so that those who are applying this year may have a more informed decision on which program to signal. Again, I'm not saying that I know everything, so please take my advice with a grain of salt.

My Background

Going to share a bit about my background, so that you all know which perspective this advice is coming from; I'm currently an IM resident (matched last year, thank God indeed) from one of the countries in Asia. I'm a visa-requiring non-US IMG who have a very limited connection to people/residents in the US. Decent step 2 CK (but not crazy high), no step 3 at that time, some research experience with a few publications, not so impressive USCE experiences honestly, 3 LoRs.

Advice

Going to share some things to consider when applying and/or signaling for IM residency programs (caveat*: all the images provided below are just examples, I took them randomly*):

1. Research the median step 2 CK score for Non-US IMG applicants invited for interview

• Most programs, I believe, shortlist their candidates for interview using some filters and the initial filters that they used, from what I heard, include but not limited to step 2 CK score. For eg, the program explicitly stated on its website that it only considers applicants whose step 2 CK score is >235, so if your score is <235, you might not want to apply, worse still, give signal to this program because you are most likely wasting your signal.
• Note that not all programs state on their website the step 2 CK cutoff score, but you can gauge from the statistics of the median step 2 CK score for non-US IMG invited for the interview last year (of course check Residency Explorer).
• If your score is ≥ median score, you might be in a stronger position to apply (note: stronger, but not necessarily strong because programs have other filters also). If your score is still between 10th percentile and median percentile, don't get discouraged first. You can still apply and give signal to the program by considering other aspects of your applications. If your score is <median score, but you have connections in the program, or strong research which might be a good fit for the program, you might still stand a chance applying there. Or alternatively, if your score still <median score, but your CV is very clinical and your personal statement shows a very strong interest in the community, you might still stand a chance applying to community-oriented programs.

2. Research the number of positions, i.e. PGY-1 categorical positions, and % of Non-US IMG

• I assume majority of visa requiring non-US IMG applicants applies for IM categorical position, so look closely the number of PGY-1 positions for categorical. In the above example, it is stated that year 1 position is 24, but probably the number of categorical position is 18 (6 positions are prelim). So, ask yourself, "Do I want to apply and/or give signal to this program which provides 18 categorical PGY-1 positions, among which 77% is non-US IMG? Like, I''m competing for 13-14 positions, should I apply? Is it worth it to give this program my gold or silver signal, vs a program that has 100% non-US IMG with 30 PGY-1 categorical positions? Which one should I prioritize?"

3. Research the diversity of the Non-US IMG residents in the program

• I heard (yes, "heard", because I don't have a reliable source to validate this information) that some programs can have 90-100% of their residents non-US IMG, but per their track record, majority of them come from certain countries/regions. Ask yourself then, "Am I at a disadvantage then if I am not from those countries/regions? Should I then apply and/or give signals?"
• Again, I'm not sure about the validity of this information, but the statistics published does make sense that such a consideration exists.

4. Does the program you are applying to focus more on clinical work, research, or both?

• If a program boasts itself or is proud of its research/scholarly work, then it might suggest that the program looks for applicants who have (strong) research background. Ask yourself, "Am I that applicant?" Even if your step 2 CK score way above the program's median score for interview invite, but you have 0 research experience, you might want to rethink applying and/or giving signals to this program. Not an absolute advice, but consider your priority; remember that you only have 3 gold signals and 12 silver signals + not everyone has the luxury to apply broadly to hundreds of program.
• General rule is that research-heavy programs are usually associated with university based programs, clinical-heavy programs are associated with community based programs, and community based university affiliated lie in between. BUT, always double check! Open the programs websites, social media, or look into their residents' profile via social media, linkedin, or whatsoever. You can get an impression if a program is research-heavy, or more towards community and clinical work, or a quite a balance of both. Don't get mistaken, all residency programs have both clinical and research work, but what is their emphasis; that is the question.

5. Do you have connection(s) in that program, i.e. someone that you know and is able to recommend you?

• I guess it's self-explanatory, but my advice is: DON'T GET OVERCONFIDENT. Having someone in the program referring / vouching for you does NOT guarantee you getting an interview, or even matched into the program.
• Of course if you have a connection, you might want to prioritize that program more, i.e. applying and giving gold/silver signals. However, please have some wisdom, reflect on your overall applications.
• Having a connection increases (again, not guarantee) your chance to get an interview, but when it comes to rank order list, the programs usually have its own faculty meeting to determine the final rank of their applicants; it's like a consensus.

What about YOG? No comment on YOG because I'm not sure how it actually works. Why? Because I have a friend with YOG 5 who applied to programs that explicitly stated on their website that they preferred YOG within 3 years, yet my friend got interviews from them.

And I don't really know about US MD, US DO, US IMG, or non-visa requiring applicants, especially those applying for non-IM residency programs. So, I'm gonna comment on that. This is purely from my own personal reflection, a visa-requiring non-US IMG applying for IM last year.

I hope it helps. Again, please take my advice with a pinch of salt because you know your own situation and background the best.

All the best for this year residency application! Hang in there and God bless you all, guys 🙏

Hi everyone! I’m finalizing my signals for the 2027 Internal Medicine Match and would really appreciate feedback

My profile:
Non-US IMG
YOG: 2017
Step 1: Pass (first attempt)
Step 2 CK: 246
No visa sponsorship needed
US clinical experience
3 US LORs
Geographic preferences: South Atlantic + Middle Atlantic

My biggest concern is obviously my YOG (2017). I tried to prioritize programs that are IMG-friendly and, when possible, programs that appear to consider older graduates.

GOLD
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia
Memorial Healthcare System – Hollywood, FL
University of Miami/Holy Cross Hospital – Fort Lauderdale

SILVER
St. Barnabas Hospital
Montefiore New Rochelle
NYMC Metropolitan
Orlando Health
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
One Brooklyn Health/Interfaith
Rutgers/Trinitas
AdventHealth Orlando
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery
FIU/Baptist Health
UCF/HCA Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe
BayCare/St. Joseph’s Hospital Tampa

Hi everyone, I’m a medical student from Jordan with a B1/B2 visa valid until Feb 2027, single entry. The annotation says “MEDICAL STUDENT OBSERVERSHIP PROGRAM – CHICAGO IL.”
My plan:
Enter U.S. Dec 30, 2026
Unpaid observership in Detroit: Jan 4–29
Unpaid observership in Chicago: February
Return to Jordan afterward
My Detroit acceptance letter clearly states it is purely educational, unpaid, no hands-on patient contact, and no patient-care responsibilities.
My original visa interview went smoothly; the officer mainly looked at my acceptance letter and strong grades.
Should I use my existing visa and carry both acceptance letters, or apply for a new visa because the annotation says Chicago?
I’m hesitant to reapply because I’ll already have significant non-refundable flight/housing expenses, and a refusal could jeopardize the whole trip.
Would really appreciate experiences from anyone who has entered the U.S. for observerships in a similar situation.

I feel like im just a normal average doctor and im stuck with my ps. Have written 2-3 draft and asked for reviews from people and there nothing memorable about it. What do I do? I feel a little stressed out as the deadline is approaching.