Congrats to some former students that were contributors on a recent publication. The authors of this paper include students that participated in research projects, in conjunction with clinical experience, as part of our MedClerkships Research Network (MCRN). The paper can be found in the link below. Cytomegalovirus-Induced Hepatitis in an Immunocompetent Patient Learn more about[…]
The chart below shows the top 20 US states in which IMGs practice medicine, as broken down by percentage of each state’s physician workforce. This data can also be interpreted as a list of the most “IMG friendly” states in the country. It’s important for international students and graduates to keep this in mind, as a[…]
Step 2CK as an IMG This is a guest blog post featuring advice on Step 2CK preparation from the International Medical Graduate’s (IMG) perspective. DON’T PANIC. These words resonated through my mind while I was preparing for Step 2 CK and just like in the novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, I wished that my[…]
Step 2CK as an IMG This is a guest blog post featuring advice on Step 2CK preparation from the International Medical Graduate’s (IMG) perspective. DON’T PANIC. These words resonated through my mind while I was preparing for Step 2 CK and just like in the novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, I wished that my[…]
Source: KevinMD A somewhat older article but still very applicable to our field and the services we provide. Our services, especially our residency consultation and interview coaching, are specifically geared towards making this often daunting task more manageable to our international students & graduates. Great read below: A friend was working an overnight shift in[…]
A story posted on The Atlantic yesterday details the difficulties many of our students face when attempting to match in a residency in the US. What the article doesn’t cover, is how USCE is needed before even being able to apply. Read below for an interesting look on the process: Source: The Atlantic Baigal Byamba/Flickr[…]
Source: Applied Clinical Trials Online By: Moe Alsumidale There are a number of indicators that suggest that US clinical trial growth is far from plateauing, and demand for clinical research investigators will continue to rise with this growing trend (Figure 1). Albeit only 4% of US physicians participate in a clinical trial [1] and 40%[…]
Source: USNews Graduates of the University of Utah’s neurosurgery residency program are in the 95th percent or higher on academic publications, NIH grants and clinical trial participation. By Ben Harder and Evi Heilbrunn Sept. 10, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. EDT As med students prepare residency applications, search tool and rankings reveal new data. t’s crunch time for fourth-year medical students[…]
International Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy ISSN: 2372-5087 (Print) 2372-5095 (Online) International Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy publishes original scientific studies that have direct clinical significance, and position papers on health care issues, medical education, and public policy. The journal strives to publish the articles related to various disciplines of medicine and pharmacy. Every article published[…]