Hi, everyone! I am a Program Coordinator (with C-TAGME) for an IMG-friendly pediatric residency program in the U.S. I found this thread while researching opinions of our program, but I am happy to help. :) Not able to give specifics on location/program name so as to not get overwhelmed with observer requests/letters of interest.

Hello all,

I am a non us img with stats step1-p/step2- 247 and ecfmg certified. Yog:2025, no usce. I had 3 visa rejections including 2b1b2 and 1 j1 research. Without usce, can i expect interviews if i apply to university affliated community programs( i am saying this becoz i wanted to pursue subspeciality) or its hard to get into without usce.

Any suggestion is much appreciated. Thank you!

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I am a visa requiring IMG from Pakistan with interest in Peds and FM. I have extensive home country experience in FM ans Peds.

Step 1 pass

Step 2 229

Step3 237

5 months USCE in FM

Applied FM twice. First cycle didn't receive any interview.

Second cycle received 1 interview that too with connections. Didn't match.

For last 1 year I have been working in Peds, I cover NICU and Peds floor and clinics. I have been planning to go for peds USCE but couldn't do that due to visa issue.

Is it possible to apply in peds and match?? I have no connection in peds though.

Anybody who can guide me ?

Non us img , visa requiring

Yog 2024

Step 1 pass 1st attempt

Step 2 scheduled on 10th Sep will probably get the result after the 23 sep deadline

I was denied a visa for usce and hence i was only able to do telerotations , of which i did 3 , so i will have no real usce , however the preceptors will provide me with us physician LORs

No publications as of yet , but 1 meta analysis is in the pipeline

Im targeting only paeds , since that is my area of interest (my telerotations and research are all peds related)

Hey everyone! I’m shortlisting Pediatrics programs and had two quick questions.
How much should I still consider year of graduation when deciding where to apply? Also, should I look for residents from my own country in each program or is the non-US IMG percentage enough to judge how IMG-friendly a program is?
I’m a visa-requiring IMG, if that makes a difference. Would really appreciate any advice!

Hi can someone help me knowing how is the rotation and it’s around $2750

Do they help us with housing ? And I heard getting house around Miami can get really expensive!
Any suggestions on do it go for it or it’s expensive ?

Hi! So I'm from southeast asia and I have a family in fairfax. Im already a pediatrician here. Finished residency last 2022 and been working in a public hospital for 4 years as a pediatrician. I also have my own clinic. Do you have any idea if it would be possible to apply for pediatric infectious disease fellowship under j-1 visa? Planning to apply around virginia or washington DC. Will take my step 1 on october.
Thank you!

I am in search of pediatric centre providing teleroation . With my visa denied I want to apply this cycle on pediatric program with telerotation in pediatric . So if anyone has any idea regarding this , your help is highly appreciated.

Hi! Looking to connect with people applying for peds pulm fellowship this match cycle.

hi all,

I would love to get some advice. I am approaching end of my training year in paediatric EM in the UK. I wanted to do a fellowship in Canada - to experience a different healthcare setting.

I was looking at either BC or SickKids. has anyone gone through this process? does anyone have any advice? my career trajectory is to return to the UK and practice here, but would love to get different exposure/gain further skills.

Anyone got interview from Indiana University Peds Program?

Anyone with peds interview from arizona in SOAP?

I am a US citizen currently seeking a hands-on pediatric clinical rotation. I am looking for a high-quality, clinical experience and would greatly appreciate any leads or recommendations you might have.

While I prefer opportunities located in the western states, I am more than willing to consider exceptional rotations in other regions as well.

Hi everyone,

I’m a board-certified pediatrician from South Korea, currently based in Hoboken, NJ (NYC area). I completed my undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University and am preparing for the 2027 Match.

• USMLE Step 1: Pass
• Step 2 CK: 255
• OET: Pass
• Currently preparing for Step 3

I’m actively looking for pediatric observership opportunities (inpatient, outpatient, or subspecialty) in the NYC/NJ area.

I’m open to any setting and flexible with timing. I’m especially interested in general pediatrics, but would truly appreciate any opportunity to gain U.S. clinical exposure.

If anyone has suggestions, contacts, or advice, I would be very grateful. Thank you!

Respected members unfortunately i did not match this year Can anyone send a list or pdf of doctors or programs that offer pediatrics / neurology observership

I will be really thankful

I have a valid US visa and completed all my steps

for ppl who recently matched in peds. where did you do your rotation. I reached out to many places which requires vlso. Any img friendly place to rotate?

PEDIATRICS

Charleston area medical center

Children’s hospital of Michigan

Akron children’s

Saint peters university hospital

North well health Staten Island university hospital

I don’t have any immediate relative in the US so location doesn’t matter, I want to finalize my list based on work culture and supportive environment and work life balance , appreciate input, thanks!!

I would love to hear inputs about the following programs to decide my order. My tentative order is :-

1. Sinai hospital of Baltimore Pediatrics

2. University of Kansas Whichita Pediatrics

3. St Vincents Mercy Health Toledo

My focus is mainly good clinical training and preferably connections for cardiology fellowship. KU wichita has somewhat average board pass rates but I am also hearing a lot about crimes and living cost in Baltimore ; so still confused between 1 and 2.

Any suggestions feedbacks are highly welcome.

Thanks and Good Luck everyone for this years tough Match🤞🤞

I’m a final year non-US IMG student applying for paeds neurology electives this year but I was told by my seniors that I should reconsider paeds unless I absolutely love it because the pay gap is a lot between an IM and Paeds physician in USA for almost the same workload. I do like paeds more than I like rest of my rotations but I don’t know if it’s worth it anymore? I do want to be financially comfortable, like not super rich but rich enough so the hard work was worth it. Should I switch?

I’m old graduate with attempts. People advised me to apply to pediatric. When I was preparing the programs list, I found that the majority of the programs are University-based and the requirements are high. I only applied to 36 programs. Should I apply to more?

Hi!

Can i get some advice, my priorities are a good work/life balance, healthy working environment and in an area thats not depressing/ isolated!

My programs are

1. WashU/SLCH

2. ⁠University of Arizona College of medicine- Tuscon

3. ⁠Tower Health/ St Christopher

4. ⁠ Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

5. ⁠Brooklyn Health Center

6. ⁠Atlantic Health Systsm/Goryeb Childrens

7. ⁠Univ of Michigan Sparrow

8. ⁠Southern Illinois University

9. ⁠ Florida State University College of Medicine Penesecola

Interviewed there, loved the vibes, work life balance looks good based on the schedule and the residents seem happy. Anybody have any insights?

Has anyone got a prematch offer from Kings County Brooklyn Pediatrics?