What does US residency application consists of? -- How competitive is US residency application? -- How and when to get a clerkship position? -- Does an observership count? -- Does a research position count? -- Do I need to do a master’s program before residency application? -- I am an experienced international graduate, can I apply? -- How to prepare for USMLEs, how to do well and when to take them? -- How can I make my residency application competitive? -- How much does it cost to apply for a US residency? -- What kinds of visa do I need to apply for and when to apply? -- How to get a strong recommendation letter? -- How to write a competitive personal statement? -- What is MSPE? -- How can I make my CV strong? -- I got an interview, how do I prepare for it? -- How many interviews do I need to be safe? Is it same for prelim and advanced programs? -- I have not gotten any interviews, what should I do? -- Tips about the travel preparation for interviews -- How do I ace the interviews? -- I am done with my interviews, what should I do now? -- I matched into prelim what should I do now? -- I matched into advanced what should I do? -- I didn’t match, how do I scramble? -- I matched but not to the program of my choice, what do I do -- I matched but not to the specialist of choice, what do I do? -- I matched and I want to know what the next steps are? -- I didn’t match this year, should I apply again? -- How to prepare for a life in US? -- What should I pack and not pack? -- When can I go back to see my family?.

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.