Insider S Guide For The International Medical Graduate To Obtain A Medical Residency In The Usa

Written in cooperation with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, this is the one-source reference tool IMGs need to succeed in U.S. medicine and residency training.

This unique, socially conscience reference provides valuable guidance to international medical graduates (IMG’s) looking to complete a residency in the United States. The medical residency application process in the United States is competitive and complex. Additionally, many IMG’s go through training programs that sharply differ from the medical school training and the sociocultural elements of United States medicine and residency are unlike any other country. Organized into three parts, this book meets the need for a pragmatic, evidence based guide that answers important questions, and imparts indispensable advice to IMGs. Part I directly tackles the concerns IMG’s have regarding specific elements of residency applications, including the importance of a master’s degree and how to get a strong letter of recommendation. Part II then addresses how to prepare for interviews, preliminary programs and travel. Finally, the book answers the common “what ifs” and “what’s next” questions many IMG’s ponder. International Medical Graduate and the United States Medical Residency Application: A Guide to Achieving Success is a first-of-its-kind resource that presents a holistic view of residency application peppered with real life examples, easy to grasp tables and flow charts and key do’s and don’ts to drive home the complex process involved in residency application.

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More than 17,000 U.S. medical students and 12,000 international medical graduates take the exam each year New to this edition: expanded pathology chapter, sixty new high-yield clinical images, coverage of dozens of new drugs, and a thirty percent revision throughout

If you are a medical student or physician outside of the USA and wish to move to the USA, you will need to complete a residency in the USA before you can practice there. In order to be successful in your medical career, you need more than medical knowledge. You need to understand the medical education system and how to avoid the potholes along your path that can hurt your career. This "Physician Career Guidebook for International Medical Graduates" series is a practical career guidebook to lead you through residency training and your first years as an attending physician. All items are generic across medical specialties and are meant to help bring the topics to your attention for your further contemplation. Each chapter is a mentoring or coaching session for a specific period of your training timeline. Use the information provided to further your career and to be better prepared for each step along the way. Each book is designed to be a guide for multiple years so you can use the appropriate chapters at the appropriate times."Your Path to a Successful USA Medical Residency" provides practical, timely advice designed to help you further your career and prepare you for each step along the way. In this book, you will learn valuable insider information about the USA Graduate Medical Education (GME) specifically for the international medical graduate, such as...-Communication Tips-Cultural Integration-Picking the right specialty and program pathway-Navigating the application process and interviewing-Discovering a systematic way to rank programs-Maximizing the residency experience-Learning practical tips for avoiding common mistakes...and more. This first book in a series of two will help you navigate the twists and turns of choosing your specialty and finding the right path for your career.

Student and IMG advice for the new Step 2 CK High-yield information, mnemonics, and visual aids 20 pages of full-color clinical images Concise database on all topics that will be tested Student-rated study resources Valuable exam prep and test-taking tips

Thousands of international medical graduates come to the United States to start their career as physicians. Many of them, however, are not aware of the challenges and problems that they may encounter along the way. These difficulties can range from the language and cultural barriers to a lack of confidence and self-esteem. Many students are also unaware of the other career options besides getting into a clinical residency program. As a result of these issues, a great number of foreign medical students remain unmatched into the National Resident Matching Program. Not matching can be devastating for these graduates, both financially and medically. Students often suffer from psychological effects like major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. This book outlines the potential problems faced by these graduates and their possible solutions. Each chapter collects research evidence, interviews and surveys to gather information to work on each possible problem one by one and describes a solution in great detail. Comprised of thirty chapters, each chapter is broken down into smaller sub-sections to investigate the main theme in depth. Issues addressed include the different types of international medical graduates and their lives in the United States, differences in the education system and healthcare system, the triangle of residency, language and cultural barriers, lack of professional contacts, confidence, self-image and self-esteem issues, and restriction to specific fields and career paths. Written by experts in the field, International Medical Graduates in the United States is a first of its kind text that addresses the biggest issues faced by foreign medical graduates in today's world.