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How These Doctors Are Helping IMG's Secure Personal Loans.
How These Doctors Are Helping IMG's Secure Personal Loans.

How to get a loan as an IMG? Here is one way …

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumDecember 12, 2020money, student loans, personal loans, loans, financial aid
IMG Roadmap Series #59 Dr. Amara Okoye, General Surgeon
IMG Roadmap Series #59 Dr. Amara Okoye, General Surgeon

Do you ever feel like becoming a surgeon is impossible just because you went to a Caribbean medical school?
Or maybe that your need for visa sponsorship for residency makes it unheard of?

If you have any desire to become a surgeon ... then listen on.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumDecember 5, 2020IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries
IMG Roadmap Episode #58: Dr. Jessica, Neurology
IMG Roadmap Episode #58: Dr. Jessica, Neurology

This IMG matched into neurology despite challenges with USMLE standardization tests and misconceptions about pursuing specialty training. This is her story.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumNovember 28, 2020imgroadmapseries
IMG Roadmap Series #57: Dr. Chinenye Onyemaechi, Locum Tenens Physician
IMG Roadmap Series #57: Dr. Chinenye Onyemaechi, Locum Tenens Physician

In this episode, you’ll learn from Dr. Chi the importance of being a well-rounded student and physician with experience in multiple specialties as well as the significance of finding mentors and networking through professional organizations.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumNovember 21, 2020imgroadmapseries
IMG Roadmap Series #56: Dr. Joanna Schirtz, Pediatric GI
IMG Roadmap Series #56: Dr. Joanna Schirtz, Pediatric GI

In this episode of the IMG Roadmap podcast, I speak with Dr. Joanna Schirtz, an IMG who specializes in Pediatric GI care. Dr. Schirtz shares with us her experience as a US IMG and the importance of building intentional relationships throughout every stage of her journey.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumNovember 14, 2020imgroadmapseries
IMG Roadmap Series #55: Dr. Kristen Scatliffe and MD FEME
IMG Roadmap Series #55: Dr. Kristen Scatliffe and MD FEME

In this episode, I am joined by a group of IMGs from the MD FEME podcast.

These successful IMGs share the innate challenges of being an IMG as well as personal challenges and how they overcome them.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumNovember 7, 2020IMGroadmap, IMG, imgroadmapseries
IMG Roadmap Series #54: Dr. Priyana Tweet
IMG Roadmap Series #54: Dr. Priyana Tweet

In this episode, I interview Dr. Priyana Tweet, a newly minted doctor and graduate from Ross University in Dominica. In this episode, you will learn about her journey through a Caribbean medical school and how she overcame the challenges along the way.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumOctober 31, 2020IMG, IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries
IMG Roadmap Series #53: Dr. Chase DiMarco
IMG Roadmap Series #53: Dr. Chase DiMarco

If you are looking to hear from an IMG who is still in the process of seeking out a residency position, then this is for you! Listen to Chase’s story as he shares the trials and triumphs of his journey to residency as a US IMG.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumOctober 17, 2020IMG Roadmap, free med ed, Residency, studytips, USMLE prep, USMLE, rotations, US clinical experience, imgroadmapseriesComment
IMG vs. D.O.? (International Medical School versus Osteopathic Medical School)
IMG vs. D.O.? (International Medical School versus Osteopathic Medical School)

Ever wonder what the difference between a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) and Doctor of Allopathy (MD) is? Or how that compares with being an IMG? Read more inside…

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumOctober 13, 2020DO, osteopathic medicine, allopathic medicine, MD, MD vs DO, IMG, IMGroadmap, IMG RoadmapComment
IMG Roadmap Series #52: Dr. Nwaobi  (Family Medicine)
IMG Roadmap Series #52: Dr. Nwaobi (Family Medicine)

Can you match with only one interview? Yes! Here is how. …

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumOctober 10, 2020imgroadmapseries, family medicine, j1 visa, waiver, interview, preparation, residency interviewComment
How Many IMG's Were Allotted Spots in the NRMP Match in 2020?
How Many IMG's Were Allotted Spots in the NRMP Match in 2020?

Got your eye on a particular specialty, yet you are being told it is out of reach? Then this is for you! See more …

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumOctober 7, 2020Residency, match results, matching, specialty, medicine, surgery, pediatrics, nrmp Comment
 A Three Part FREE Webinar Series For IMG's.
A Three Part FREE Webinar Series For IMG's.

If you missed the three part series I hosted on Truelearn’s website this September 2020, then you can catch up here.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumOctober 3, 2020foreign medical school, ERAS, Truelearn, USMLE, step 1, step 2, Clinical knowledge, clinical skillsComment
The Challenge of Being An International Medical Graduate.
The Challenge of Being An International Medical Graduate.

If you want to hear Dr. Lum’s perspective on the challenges IMG’s face and how to overcome them, then read this.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumSeptember 28, 2020IMGroadmap, preceptor, one minute, medicine, residency, applicationComment
IMG Roadmap Series #51: Dr. Ishit Chauhan, General Surgery
IMG Roadmap Series #51: Dr. Ishit Chauhan, General Surgery

Want to learn about preliminary positions when applying into advanced specialties? Read more …

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumSeptember 26, 2020Internal Medicine, surgery, General Surgery, prelim, intern, IMG, FMG, International Medical Graduate, personal statement, USCE, imgroadmapseriesComment
IMG Roadmap Series #50: Dr. Adepoju (Ophthalmology)
IMG Roadmap Series #50: Dr. Adepoju (Ophthalmology)
IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumSeptember 19, 2020eye surgery, Ophthalmology, surgery, surgeon, medical student, anesthesia, imgroadmapseriesComment
The FASTEST Way To Find IMG Friendly Programs!
The FASTEST Way To Find IMG Friendly Programs!

If you want to know the most efficient way to find programs that have invited IMG’s like you to interview, then read this post.

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumSeptember 14, 2020IMG Roadmap, Matcharesident, residency application, IMG friendly programsComment
IMG Roadmap Series #49. Dr. Kaitlyn McSturdy (Internal Medicine)
IMG Roadmap Series #49. Dr. Kaitlyn McSturdy (Internal Medicine)

Ever been rejected from medical school? Ever been told you could not do something you so longed to do? Today’s guest shows you exactly how to beat the odds!

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumSeptember 12, 2020Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, ACP, SGU, caribbean medical school, St. George's University, advice, IMG, US IMG, imgroadmapseriesComment
How IMG's Should Fill Out The ERAS Forms To Obtain Residency Interview Invitations
How IMG's Should Fill Out The ERAS Forms To Obtain Residency Interview Invitations

Want to know how to best represent yourself as an IMG when you fill out the ERAS Form? Watch this webinar ….

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumSeptember 5, 2020medicine, ERAS, webinar, residency application, foreing medical student, International Medical Graduate, observerships, work experienceComment
IMG Roadmap Series #48: Dr. Olufunmiloya Folaranmi (Internal Medicine).
IMG Roadmap Series #48: Dr. Olufunmiloya Folaranmi (Internal Medicine).

Want to know if you stand a chance at getting invited for interview after a failure on the USMLE or after a 9 year gap? Read more …

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumAugust 31, 2020Internal Medicine, IMG, residency application, Residency, doctor, UK, nigeria, medicine, surgery, imgroadmapseriesComment
IMG Roadmap Series #47: Dr. Rutvi Shah (Pediatrics).
IMG Roadmap Series #47: Dr. Rutvi Shah (Pediatrics).

Want to know how to overcome a low step 1 score? Read more …

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IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumAugust 23, 2020IMG Roadmap, pediatrics, US IMG, India, medical school, Usmle, US clinical experience, imgroadmapseriesComment
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View fullsize Do you absolutely need to send a letter of intent to more than one program? That’s a big question and that’s a question I’ve received in my DMs.

Let’s talk about it. Swipe ➡️ to learn more!

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Create your own medical success
View fullsize 1️⃣ A relationship will NEVER complete you. That desire for completion and wholeness is embedded in us by the CREATOR. Wandering away from HIM will only leave you wanting.

2️⃣ Buy your own flowers. It smells better when you love who you are inside a
View fullsize Mindfulness keeps me enjoying the present moment & gives meaning to undesirable circumstances.

These are the 5 things I practice to remain well-balanced:

🔹To realign my focus - I very simply look at the bigger picture. This creates a way to ac
View fullsize Were you under the impression that preparing for the US Medical Residency application cycle had to take upwards of six months?

Are you worried that you won’t have enough time to match?

Our guest, Dr. Agyingi Kimbong, is here to show you how h
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View fullsize Big or small programs. They both provide windows of opportunities! ✅

Choosing a program is not merely about size; it’s about finding the right fit for your goals and aspirations. 

Smaller programs offer the chance to engage more deeply with m
View fullsize Did you do the things you planned to do at the start of the year?

No matter how big or small that accomplishment is, what’s important is you STARTED and that’s worth celebrating! 💯

Keep in mind not to spend time just waiting & thin
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View fullsize Dr. Jessica Akpabio conquered multiple exam setbacks and faced the match process four times, proving that setbacks can be stepping stones to success.

 Swipe ➡️ to learn how she did it!

🔵 On the podcast episode, she:
- shared the power of mentorshi
View fullsize Here are some of the reasons people may not succeed in their professional lives:
🔹 Personal, social and sometimes financial factors
🔹The internal fear of success and the unwillingness to take risks
🔹Failure to realize that the onus is on you to ma
View fullsize In ONE WORD, how will you DESCRIBE your TOP residency program? 🤔

Does it reflect a specific quality of the program? 

Share it with me in the comments below ⬇️ 

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IMGs, If you need help in transforming your goals into an actionable and achie
View fullsize Meet Dr. Adannia Enyioha, a remarkable pediatrician – not an IMG, but with an important story.

✅ Discover her journey as a non-US person in a US medical school. Valuable insights for those starting out, whether on an F-1 visa or exploring medi