Initial Effects of the USMLE Step 1 Going Pass-Fail
In 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) made a monumental change – the Step 1 exam became a …
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What to Expect When You Are Expecting…Your First Week of Medical School
By Richard A. Giovane, MD The First Week of Medical School “Beep Beep Beep” went the alarm on my phone. …
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A Basic Guide to Research for IMGs
A Basic Guide to Research for IMGs By Sasmit Sarangi The number of IMGs doing either short-term or long-term research …
Changes are Coming to the USMLE
As many of you know, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), …
The Path to 250: What You Need to Know about USMLE Step 1
With the holidays upon us and block exams behind us, this is the perfect time to reflect on how far …
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IMG Info: Tips for Obtaining Sub-Internships in the United States
The sub-internship (sub-I) is a 3-4 week period during which final-year medical students work as unpaid interns, often with a much lighter patient load but with all the responsibilities and tasks of an intern.
Networking for IMGs
By Edison Cano A few years back, I thought the quest for a residency spot in the US was strictly …
IMG Friendly States by Specialty
By Edison Cano Selecting residency programs is one of the biggest dilemmas International Medical Graduates (IMGs) face every year. Reviewing …
Final Details for Your ERAS® Application as an IMG
By Edison Cano The ERAS® application is another crucial milestone of the journey that you started so long ago. In …
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Great Expectations
By Sasmit Sarangi As residents, we are expected to meet and exceed the requirements of our patients, colleagues, and supervisors. …