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COVID 19 Interruptions and the IMG!
COVID 19 Interruptions and the IMG!

A Q&A addressing questions from IMGs. Hosted by Dr. Nina Lum & Match A Resident live on Feb 29th 2020.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumJune 1, 2020IMG, Non US IMG, residency, ERAS, Step 2 CS, USMLEComment
USMLE Step 2 CS Changes & The IMG?
USMLE Step 2 CS Changes & The IMG?
IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMay 31, 2020step 2, Usmle, step 1, clinical skills, Clinical knowledge, Medicine, Medical Licensure, IMG, IMGroadmapComment
IMG Roadmap Series #38 : Dr. Wyncel Chan (Pediatrics)
IMG Roadmap Series #38 : Dr. Wyncel Chan (Pediatrics)

How this Canadian went to the Caribbean medical school and now is about to an attending pediatrician at Indiana University. Read more to learn how she did that…

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMay 23, 2020imgroadmapseries, IMGroadmap, img, non, Canada, j1 visa, J1, J1 waiverComment
"How I Scored a 260 on Step 1" in 2020!
"How I Scored a 260 on Step 1" in 2020!

Want to know how to score 260 on USMLE step 1? Keep reading …

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMay 16, 2020IMGroadmap, Non US IMG, USMLE, Usmle, step 2, step 1, NBME, US clinical experience, Psychiatry Comment
IMG Roadmap Series #35: Dr. Annie Tedga (Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology)
IMG Roadmap Series #35: Dr. Annie Tedga (Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology)

How this IMG matched into pediatric cardiology despite having a 3 year gap prior to residency!

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMay 13, 2020IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries, Non US IMG, pediatrics, cardiology, us, USMLE, Gap years, Visa, J1, H1B visa, fellowship, residency applicationComment
IMG Roadmap Series #36: Dr. Maria Aramburu (Pediatrics/Child Advocacy)
IMG Roadmap Series #36: Dr. Maria Aramburu (Pediatrics/Child Advocacy)

From Central America to a practicing attending physician in Washington, DC. Dr Aramburu bears it all in this episode as we also celebrate the podcast hitting 7000 downloads!

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMay 9, 2020IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries, Non US IMG, medicine, pediatrics, doctor, latina, south america, central americaComment
Programs That Have Offered Rotations To IMG's?
Programs That Have Offered Rotations To IMG's?

For a list of programs that offer opportunities for international medical graduates and students to rotate with them, keep reading …

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MedicineNina LumMay 7, 2020IMGroadmap Comments
How to Obtain Clinical Experience in the USA?
How to Obtain Clinical Experience in the USA?

Here is how to find a United States clinical experience such as a rotation or observership. Click to read more …

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMay 4, 2020US clinical experience, USCE, rotations, observerships, electives, clinicals, clerkships, externships, shadowingComment
IMG Roadmap Series #32: Dr. Huda Arif (Internal Medicine & Nephrology).
IMG Roadmap Series #32: Dr. Huda Arif (Internal Medicine & Nephrology).
IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumApril 11, 2020IMG, IMGroadmap, nephrology, Internal Medicine, imgroadmapseriesComment
The "IMG ROADMAP COURSE"? WHAT IS THAT?
The "IMG ROADMAP COURSE"? WHAT IS THAT?

Do you want to know what is really in this online coaching program?

Do you have questions about this course that sponsors the podcast?

All your answers are right here…

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumApril 8, 2020IMGroadmapComment
IMG Roadmap Series #31: Dr. Sasha Mikhael, J-1 Visas and How to Match into OBGYN/REI as an IMG
IMG Roadmap Series #31: Dr. Sasha Mikhael, J-1 Visas and How to Match into OBGYN/REI as an IMG

Learn how this OBGYN and J-1 Visa holder is maneuvering fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology as an IMG

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumApril 4, 2020IMGroadmap, Non US IMG, imgroadmapseries, medicine, OBGYN, REI, medical student, J-1 Visa, J1 waiverComment
IMG Roadmap Series #30: Dr. Clarisse Tallah, MD, MPH (FM/OB Maternity Care Fellow)
IMG Roadmap Series #30: Dr. Clarisse Tallah, MD, MPH (FM/OB Maternity Care Fellow)

How this Family Medicine physician is branching out into Maternity care and research.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMarch 28, 2020imgroadmapseries, IMGroadmap, OBGYN, obstetrics, Maternity Care, National Interest Waiver, Visa, Non US IMGComment
What To Do If You DIDNOT Match As An IMG?
What To Do If You DIDNOT Match As An IMG?

If you missed the LIVE WEBINAR, you can catch up here.

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Medicine, IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMarch 24, 2020medicine, match, USME, doctor, physician, medical school, IMG, International Medical Graduate, ACGME, NRMPComment
"I Just Matched TODAY & Here is How I did It" Dr Rutvi Shah.
"I Just Matched TODAY & Here is How I did It" Dr Rutvi Shah.
MedicineNina LumMarch 18, 2020IMGroadmap, IMG, imgroadmapseriesComment
IMG Roadmap Series #29: Dr. Natalya Grigoryan (Emergency Medicine)
IMG Roadmap Series #29: Dr. Natalya Grigoryan (Emergency Medicine)
IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMarch 14, 2020IMG, imgroadmapseries, IMGroadmap, medicine, emergency, em, inspirationComment
IMG Roadmap Series #28 Dr. Orajiaka- Peds ER. (I am an "old grad", now WHAT?!)
IMG Roadmap Series #28 Dr. Orajiaka- Peds ER. (I am an "old grad", now WHAT?!)
IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMarch 7, 2020IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries, IMG, International medical graduatesComment
A Urologist Advices & Advocates For IMGs'
A Urologist Advices & Advocates For IMGs'
IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumFebruary 29, 2020img, imgroadmapseries, internal medicine, International, surgery, surgical, urology, doctor, medicine, requirements, UsmleComment
Here is What To Avoid So You Can Get More Interviews Than I did!
Here is What To Avoid So You Can Get More Interviews Than I did!

Avoid these mistakes and you may get many more interview invitations during your match cycle!

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumFebruary 22, 2020medicine, IMGroadmap, internal medicine, family medicine, International medical graduates, foreign medical school, foreign medical graduatesComment
My Top 5 Tips for Creating Your ROL (Rank Order List)
My Top 5 Tips for Creating Your ROL (Rank Order List)
IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumFebruary 15, 2020IMGroadmap, IMG, medicine, match, NRMP, rank order list, ERAS, residency, residency application, ranking, rank, order, list, ECFMGComment
IMG Roadmap Series #25. Dr. Hina Cheema (Obstetrics And Gynecology)
IMG Roadmap Series #25. Dr. Hina Cheema (Obstetrics And Gynecology)
IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumFebruary 8, 2020IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries, International medical graduates, foreign medical graduates, obgyn, obstetrics, gynecology, medicine, medical student, pakistan, OBGYN, researchComment
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