ECFMG Launches Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC)

Launched earlier this week by ECFMG, EPIC will enable physicians to build a digital career portfolio of pre-verified medical credentials related to their medical education, training, and registration/licensure. Using EPIC electronically, a doctor can: upload their credentials have their credentials primary-source verified by ECFMG request electronic copies of those credentials, and reports verifying their authenticity,[…]

How to Match in Internal Medicine

From Interview Trail: How to Match in Internal Medicine Introduction The first thing to know about the IM match is that it is by far the largest applicant pool of all the residencies. This is important for two main reasons: First, if you are a solid candidate, you will get into a good program. The[…]

From the ECFMG Reporter: IMG Performance in the 2013 Match

*From the ECFMG Reporter Issue #202 IMG Performance in the 2013 Match For the eleventh consecutive year, the number of first-year (PGY-1) residency positions offered through the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) Main Residency Match® increased. A total of 26,392 first-year positions were offered in the 2013 Match. This represents an increase of 2,358 positions[…]

You May Be Eligible to Earn Financial Support and Receive Technical Assistance As You Achieve Diabetes Recognition

From NYACP: Are you a solo practitioner or in a small practice that sees patients between 18 and 75 years of age? If you answered yes to this question, or know someone who is, please continue reading. As a benefit of your membership, the Chapter will:  Provide a $1,000 incentive upon completion of diabetes recognition[…]

Kaplan Medical – Free events!

Check out this great list of FREE Kaplan events.  We’ll be attending 1 if not both late March Manhattan dates so look for the MedClerkships.com team! Attention Doctors and Students! Please join us at our free events! Learn strategies to help you navigate the residency process. *BROOKLYN: Understanding the SOAP 3/5/13 5:00pm Step 2 CS[…]

NRMP Statement on Professionalism

How Do I Avoid Engaging In A Match Violation? Participants can avoid engaging in a Match violation by observing practices that respect the right of programs and applicants to determine their selections in the absence of unwarranted pressure and by adhering to the highest ethical principles in all interactions with other Match participants. The right[…]