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Preparing for Residency

Jun 25, 2025 ·

Step 2 scores decoded: What they mean for your Match prospects

How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.

Preparing for Residency

May 21, 2025 ·

AMA guide to starting on your road to residency

From fact-finding to budgeting for potential interviews, the AMA’s go-to resource for searching medical residency programs has you covered.

International Medical Education

May 16, 2025 ·

International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Practicing medicine in the U.S.

International medical graduates need to consider many issues, including starting over in a new country.

International Medical Education

May 16, 2025 ·

International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Types of visas & FAQs

In the 2020 academic year, 4222 IMG physicians from over 100 countries were offered visas to facilitate residency training in different specialties.

International Medical Education

May 16, 2025 ·

International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Academic opportunities & scope of practice

IMG physicians are encouraged to choose an academic career as diversity is a strong determinant of innovation in medicine.

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