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Residency Interview Do’s and Don’ts: Tips for Foreign Medical Graduates
If you’re a foreign medical graduate, finding out that you have been offered an interview at a US medical residency program can be an...
Logistical Issues to Consider When Preparing for a Clerkship in the United States
In our last blog post, we discussed some of the benefits of a US-based clerkship for foreign medical students. If you are earning your medical...
The Benefits of a US-Based Clerkship for Foreign Medical Students
No matter where in the world you are earning your medical degree, you have to meet a certain set of core credit requirements -- but...
Participating in the SOAP Process: A Guide for Foreign Medical Graduates
The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) occurs during Match Week. As a foreign medical graduate looking to enter a US medical residency program, there...
Preparing Your Rank Order List: Do’s and Don’ts for Foreign Medical Graduates
Now that you’ve finished your initial application, completed your interviews, and finalized your registration for the 2018 Match, there is only one thing left...
Creating Rank Order Lists for the 2018 Residency Match: What Foreign Medical Graduates Need to Know
In an earlier post, we discussed the timeline for the 2018 Residency Match. Even though you have made it through some of the toughest parts...
Important Dates for the 2018 Residency Match
For foreign medical graduates who are looking to be matched to a US medical residency program in 2018, the winter months of waiting for Match...
More Lessons from the 2016 Residency Match Data: Are Outside Experiences Important?
Last week on the blog, we discussed the NRMP report on the outcomes of foreign medical graduates in the 2016 Main Residency Match. To create...
Lessons for Foreign Medical Graduates from the 2016 Main Residency Match
During the 2016 residency matching process, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) monitored the outcomes for all graduates of foreign medical schools. Specifically, they kept...
Considering Advanced Studies in Interventional or Metabolic Cardiology
In the United States and around the world, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death, so there is a high demand for physicians...
Medical Specialty Spotlight: Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death around the world. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease accounts for about 31 percent...
Preparing for the USMLE Step 3 Exam Before Your Residency
Last week on the blog, we went over they key questions you need to ask yourself when deciding whether or not to take the USMLE...