Points to identify early on: How long will you need to study? Is timing for history or exam or documenting an issue? Do you consistently miss out on important and pertinent questions? Do you know the mnemonics by heart? Is your physical exam strong? Are you good with computers? Are you a good typer on[…]
As you start to prepare for the USMLE Step 2 CS Test day, planning on paper a proper schedule that is focused and concrete based upon your current skillset and need is essential. Know what your weaknesses are up front to focus on early so you can spend your time perfecting the rough edges as[…]
Intern year in residency can be daunting. It is extremely difficult to adapt the basic sciences and experiences learned during clinical years to be able to perform efficiently or even adequately on day one of your residency. Quite often, the majority of students match into Internal Medicine (which has the highest # of residencies in[…]
Whether as a medical student or international medical graduate (IMG), you’ve certainly come across the terms: clerkships, observerships, electives, and externships. All of these come into play when discussing US clinical experience (USCE) and are essential for an IMG’s residency match application and students who may think they’re interested in pursuing a US residency training[…]
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[…]