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International medical graduate
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An
international medical graduate (IMG) is defined as any
physician, regardless of nationality, who graduated
from a medical school outside the United States, Puerto
Rico, or Canada. There are about 26% IMG practicing
medicine in United States. About 4500 ECFMG certificate
are issued every year. There are some topics that are
particularly pertinent to IMG like taking TOEFL and
CSA examinations, which are not taken by US medical
graduates. To be eligible for taking the USMLE you should
have passed from a medical school listed in the World
Health Organization. As an IMG you should be familiar
with different requirements and strategies followed
by most of the IMGs. We have tried to list all the facts
involved in the approach to the residency position. |
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Most
of the IMGs fix a particular amount of time to
take both the exam successively. So you are not
the only one to take time off. |
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Developing good
test taking strategy is critical
for the IMG. |
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IMG
should target to complete all exam requirements
by July of the year in which you wish to apply. |
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Every
IMG does his/her research i.e. calling program
to find out if he/she meets the selection criteria. |
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You
should send in your application by Mid –
August to early September to all the residency
programs you intend to apply. |
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Earlier
the better is the key for an IMG application.
Earlier the application, more the interview calls
better the chance to get matched. |
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Since
sizable portion of the step 2 exam tests fundamental
concepts of basic sciences so it is better to
take the Step 1 before Step 2. |
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A good step
1 score is key to a strong IMG application. |
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All
IMGs must take an English test (TOEFL), irrespective
of their native language or citizenship (including
US-born US citizens). |
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Don’t
be particular about the location of the residency-training
program while application or interviewing; decide
it only at the time of submitting the Rank Order
List. Most of the IMGs think it is better to get
into the system first than later try for their
choice of program. |
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It is
important to understand the trends of IMG graduate training
like the programs and the geographical locations that
are friendlier to IMG. Try to find out whether the program
accepts IMG and what is the proportion of IMGs in the
program to get a better understanding of the chances
to get into a program. As an IMG, the best way to get
a residency position is to apply to a program that has
a relationship with your medical school or has a resident
from your medical school. Since some of these programs
might have had excellent physicians from your school
over the years. They have developed a good reputation
with the schools and are not afraid, as are many other
programs, of encountering forged documents, inflated
grades, or poor quality instruction. |
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New York –
Annual IMG information Forum |
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This forum
is an informational session aimed at addressing all
aspects of applying for and obtaining a hospital residency
positions in New York State. Various speakers come from
ECFMG, NRMP, New York State Department of Education,
as well as a hospital residency director and an immigration
attorney. |
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Membership
support services
Medical society of the State of New York
420, Lakeville Road, PO Box 5404
Lake success
NY – 11042
Telephone- 516 – 488-6100
Fax – 516 – 616-9285
http://www.mssny.org
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Dept of IMG – by American
Medical Association |
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AMA international Graduate Services
515 N State st
Chicago IL 60610
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