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[prasadmedicals]

How to Get a Medical Residency in the USA as an International Medical Graduate

Choosing to the medical residency for IMG medical students in USA is the best opt. With world-class training opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities, landing a coveted US residency spot allows you to advance your skills and expertise to the highest level.

However, getting a US medical residency as an IMG involves a step-by-step process with many requirements along the way. By understanding and following the key steps, you’ll place yourself in the best position to match into your desired residency program.

1) Register with the USMLE

Your first step when applying for US residency positions is registering with the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The USMLE is a three-step exam assessing an IMG’s medical knowledge and clinical skills. It is a core requirement when applying to US residency programs.

Registering is an easy process online via the USMLE website. You’ll need to create an account and provide background information on your medical education and credentials. This allows you access to schedule test dates and testing center locations.

Registering with the USMLE is the vital first step for IMGs seeking US medical residencies.

2) Pass the USMLE Exams

The next step is successfully passing all required USMLE exams. These are challenging, marathon tests covering a wide range of topics. Thorough preparation through dedicated study time and practice questions is a must.

The USMLE step structure is:

Step 1 - Assesses core concepts in basic medical sciences. Often taken after 2nd year of med school.

Step 2 CK - Focuses on medical knowledge application in clinical settings. Taken during 3rd year typically.

Step 2 CS - Evaluates clinical and communication skills through interactions with standardized patients.

Scoring well on your USMLEs signals to residency programs your strong medical knowledge foundation. It also indicates readiness for the fast-paced rigors of a US residency.

Many IMG applicants space out their exam schedule over a 1-2 year timeframe. Create your own prep timeline backward from desired residency start dates.

Allow plenty of dedicated study time to pass the USMLE exams.

3) Get Valuable Clinical Experience in the USA

In addition to tests, US residencies want applicants exposed to the American healthcare system and culture.

Gaining clinical experience in the US through observerships and clinical electives are a big advantage. These allow you hands-on learning of workflows, systems, treatments, technologies, patient populations, documentation, communication norms and more in American hospitals and clinics.

Observership organizations like Prasad Medical Center (+1 718-774-6060) assist IMGs in securing observership positions across the country. Be sure to research and understand program eligibility terms before applying.

Even a few weeks of US clinical experience can give that important edge among competitive applicants.

US clinical experience highlights adaptability to American medical norms.

4) Register with the AAMC

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has two key systems you must access during your application process:

MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation) – Official record of medical education including grades, rankings and assessment.

ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) – Centralized online application portal distributing all materials to selected residency programs.

Register with AAMC early to get your credentials verified, understand each platform and have ERAS documentation ready when application season starts.

Connecting with the AAMC is essential throughout the residency hunt.

5) Pick your Residency Programs

When deciding which residency programs to apply for, start broad. Identify specialties matching your interests, strengths and USMLE scores. Use online directories to make a list of reach, reasonable match and safety options across several states or regions.

Factors like location competitiveness, program size, IMG match history and curriculum emphasis can help you categorize options. Have a few safety choices with higher IMG acceptance rates.

Research programs thoroughly to have residency options at each level.

6) Get your ECFMG Token and Register with ERAS

Once programs are selected, activate your ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) token. This allows ERAS to verify your test scores, credentials and identity when applying.

Next, access your MyERAS applicant profile. Add your exam history, experiences, publications and other credentials that programs will review.

Double and triple check all entries for accuracy before submitting to avoid costly mistakes or delays.

MyERAS is your central application hub throughout the residency process.

7) Finalize Documentation and Submit ERAS Application

With your MyERAS profile complete, finalize all required documentation:

Personal statement

Medical school transcripts

MSPE Dean’s letter

Letters of recommendation (3+)

School catalogues

Proofread all materials thoroughly before uploading to ERAS by the deadlines. Activate program selections and assign supporting documents for each.

Carefully prepare all pieces of your ERAS application package.

8) Medical Residency Interview

With a strong application submitted early, interview offers should follow!

Interview formats vary widely across residencies. Common options include one-on-one, panel interviews, multiple mini interviews (MMIs) and virtual interviews.

Careful preparation is key. Research programs, polish answers to common questions, hone your communication style, dress professionally and send prompt thank you notes.

Treat travel associated interviews as 24/7 assessments of fit. Be gracious, avoid complaining and share your passion for medicine and interest in the program.

Interviews are critical to sealing a residency position – make the most of them!

9) Register with the NRMP

After interviewing, register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) by late January. Creating your NRMP account starts the matching process based on how you rank programs and how they rank applicants.

The yearly Match Day in mid-March reveals results simultaneously to applicants across the country. This coordinated effort fills nearly 40,000 residency roles each spring.

Understand match statistics for given specialties and programs to set realistic expectations before this nerve-wracking day!

Learning match nuances helps ease the anticipation leading up to Match Day!

10) Residency Post-Match Focus

If matched, congratulations on achieving that coveted US residency program spot! Notify all relevant parties, celebrate thoroughly and handle any needed visa application processes.

Review program details to address required paperwork, licensing, preparations or moving requirements before start dates. Share excitements and ask graduated residents for advice as you transition to this intense but rewarding new chapter!

For those not matched, don’t be discouraged! Strategize about strengthening certain areas of your application and discuss options with mentors. Often success comes with perseverance and giving yourself the best opportunities the following year.

We hope this overview gives international medical graduates more clarity on the pathway to getting a US medical residency. While challenging, thousands achieve this goal annually through careful planning, dedication to preparation, and showing your passion for serving US patient populations.

If you still need assistance securing clinical experience or have any other questions along your journey, don’t hesitate to contact the knowledgeable team at Prasad Medical Center at (+1 718-774-6060) or visit https://www.prasadmedicalcenter.com/ We wish you the best of luck in achieving your American medical career dreams!

[marzipanparty]

some test scribbles of step 2 tam & qiu as i try to figure how i wanna draw them. i see step 2 qiu drawn with the longer half-up hairstyle most often in fanart than the bob 🤔 i get it tho bc it makes them look very cool, but i think (and it might just be bc of how i draw them) bob qiu kinda looks like young howl pendragon 🫣. but i’m still kinda torn o+< for tam i’m kinda leaning towards her longer braid + glasses but also like her old bob too.

[sugar-omi]

MY GORGEOUS GIRL!!!!

[pocketgalaxies]

the psychological warfare that you wage on yourself while studying for a board exam is both so unbelievably insane and also the only thing that makes you feel sane

[grimtaleslb]

yo is the mini game bugged????? i cant get past the strict judge

[hanpop101]

med school's got hands 😔

[stenoodie]

Week 200 motherhood - new water table, STEAM summer camp

Week 200 motherhood - new water table, STEAM summer camp.

Playing with the new water table Week 200 motherhood with 3 year 10 month old and 18 month old.  Continue reading Week 200 motherhood – new water table, STEAM summer camp

[random-racehorses]

Random Real Thoroughbred: SUBTLE STEP

SUBTLE STEP is a bay mare born in The United States in 2015. By SMART STRIKE out of UNDERSTATED. Link to their pedigreequery page: https://www.pedigreequery.com/subtle+step2

[simminginstars]

how i draw hair :) applies for TS3 & TS4

a few people have asked for this so i thought i'd just show my process, i'm still learning myself but sharing is caring. This is all done in the Procreate app on the ipad.

i used to use these brushes when i had my old ts3 acc: photoshop brushes these are super good if you might be be able to draw the individual strands, now i just use 3 brushes from samdoesart patreon:

round brush: has some hard edges air brush: better for curly hair as it's soft syrup brush : i use this more for straight/wavy hair

procreate does have FREE brushes so alternatives for the brushes i use are found in: calligraphy - 'script', airbrushing - 'hard blend' & 'soft brush'.

step1: i'll gather reference on pinterest for curly/wavy hair as straight hair is more simple to draw, this help me to understand how the hair falls and where to put highlight/shadows

step2: *create new layer* pick the brush and colour pick the hair, i like a lot of loose strands and messy looking hair, start drawing your strands lightly and build up. The only thing that differs with sims 3 is that when drawing the strands i use a bigger brush size to start with then go in with smaller strands later.

step3: *create new layer* blending mode: multiply opacity: 50-60% i'll add shadows to the parts of the hair that 'bend' to add more depth. (remember shadows are never usually completely black, so if the sim has blue hair make the shadow a dark blue)

step4: *create new layer* blending mode: add. opacity 20-30%. i'll add highlight by using the selection tool and similar to how anime hair looks with the hair higlight ill add zig zag lines going around the hair, then go in with my brush lightly making the centre more intense. Once done ill get the eraser and make sure the edges aren't too harsh

step5: *create new layer* blending mode: normal (place under shadows layer. i'll add colour highlights, (for black hair i'll use a littie bit of brown as no ones hair is really completely black)

step 6: *create new layer* blending mode: add. this one is for lighting purposes. for the rest of the screenshot then i'll add extra shine to hair & add shadows to the body

step 7: once i'm done. *create new layer* blending mode: overlay and i'll go over the parts that are in the light. merge all layers together and add some grain so the hair drawing blends in with the rest of the screenshot.

if you have any questions feel free to direct them to my inbox & u can check out other tutorials here

[hawtastic]

Done what I said I would. Our Life NF MC.

She was born with partial blindness in her left eye, so it's not actually heterochromia!– But she's way too scared to tell anyone that. She's been almost entirely nonverbal since she was a toddler, only speaking when she strictly has to (which is barely). She's very emotional and sad at all times, my poor, pathetic baby. I'll make her a proper info post sometime. (I'll show her step1 ver too, trust. I'm just so excited for step2).

[iiraae]

some mini comic doodles of step1 tam and sóley ! little kid shenanigans :P

how i imagined their first meeting going LOL also roughly based off of an experience i had when i first moved to the south .... there is slang here ive never heard before LOL

aaand the origin story to the mailbox incident thats mentioned in the step2 demo :0 !! running into it fucked up her teeth that were growing in pretty bad, so sóley also has braces in step2 ! tamarack isnt alone hehe

text from the screenshots below the cut in case my handwriting is bad LMAO

comic 1 1) tamarack: i live with my omi and opa! 2) sóley: "omi and opa?" is that what you call yer parents? tamarack: hehe nope! 3) sóley: ummm... oh! is that yer mamaw and papaw? 4) tamarack (has never heard that before): ...yyyyyes?

comic 2 1) sóley: tammy!! hey! tamarack: (gasp) sóley! hiii! sóley: i have a thurprith! (surprise) 2) tamarack: oooh! what is it! i wanna know the surprise!! 3) sóley: look!! i lotht (lost) a lotta teeth! tamarack: WHAT? 4) tamarack: what happened to your face !! sóley: i wath (was) ridin' mah bike an' i wathn't (wasn't) lookin' an' i hit our mailbox yethterday (yesterday)

[upstairsdownstairsandinbetween]

"Cadenza staircase"

NEST building’s STEP2 unit in Dübendorf, Switzerland,

Created by ETH Zurich and ROK Architects,

It reimagines concrete construction with 3D-printed formwork and dry-joint assembly, this helical staircase comprises 16 prefabricated steps, each connected without permanent binding materials, allowing for easy disassembly and reuse.

Reinforced with post-tensioned memory steel, the design minimizes material use while ensuring durability, embodying NEST’s commitment to sustainable and experimental building techniques.

[gxlzero]

A silly little Murder time trio comic!

How to make Hyper!Dust:

Step 1: Feed him coffee

Step2: Repeat step 1 as many times as possible

[dreamtydraw]

step 3 tamarack w/ step 2 tamarack for doodles? or either tamaracks will be good ww i just think it'll be cute for step2 tammy to see how much of a gorgeous lady she'll grow up to become in the future!

Ok I know that when you sent that request it was probably for something wholesome and sweet but kid tamarack meeting adult tamarack need to have THIS discussion :

[anikiri]

I don't remember where I read this but apparently someone said or headcan that Tamarack might be bullied in Step2??..Idk if this truth or not but I know for a fact if it is, Rena wouldn't let it slide.

Rena in step2 developed a habit of distracting herself from life by drowning in activitys she likes or anything that would drown the negative thoughts. And one of it is, martial art. (not sure which one or maybe she'll have multiples?)

So Rena have pretty good knowledge and experience of it and would absolutely use it to intimidate people or gain the upper hand. But in this case, it's to protect Tamarack ( Qiu as well if they needed it )

They supposed to look older but I proportion it wrong..they kinda look like 10 year olds and not 14... also,I might have a re-design for Rena outfit. PS, Rena supposed to be wayyyy taller than Tamarack. Like a bit taller than Autumn

[makotafi]

Lmao

How to get your friends into the arcana

Step1 draw horny art

Step2 show them official horny art

Step 3 profit