IMGRoadmap — Dr. Nina Lum

Match Success with IMG Roadmap Program: Your Key to US Residency!

Are you an international medical graduate (IMG) looking to secure a medical residency in the United States? The match process can be intimidating and stressful, but you don't have to do it alone. The IMG Roadmap program is here to help you on your journey to success with its sturdy support system and valuable resources.

In this episode, we're featuring testimonials from past students who have gone through the IMG Roadmap program and experienced firsthand the positive impact it has made on their match process. Here are some pearls of advice they would like to share with prospective students:

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumApril 16, 2023IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries, USMLE prep, african img, USA, USCE, networking

The One Thing IMG's Applying This September Must Consider.

As an IMG preparing for the USMLE, you may have concerns about the recent changes to Step 1 scoring, which has shifted from a numeric score to pass/fail. This change has both advantages and disadvantages, especially for IMGs who need to demonstrate their competitiveness in the match process.

From India to the Match: Dr. Avanthika Chaithanya's Journey to Residency at Mount Sinai (IMG Roadmap Series #113)

Transitioning to the US medical system as an international medical graduate (IMG) can be a daunting task. However, with careful planning and preparation, it can be a successful journey. In this blog post, we will share the story of Dr. Avanthika Chaithanya who accepted a pre-match offer at Mount Sinai in pediatrics, and provide tips and recommendations for IMGs who are starting her own journey.

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumApril 2, 2023IMG friendly programs, IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries, India

Out of the Box: Dr. Toyosi Adeoye's Tips for Securing a Medical Residency with a Non-Traditional Background (IMG Roadmap Series #112)

Dr. Toyosi Adeoye is a Nigerian medical doctor who started medical school directly out of high school at the age of 16. She recently scored a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, despite having a non-traditional medical background. Here's how she did it:

Crucial Contract Considerations for Physicians: Insights from a Leading Lawyer Michael Johnson esq. (IMG Roadmap series #111)

As a physician, it's important to understand the legal aspects of your employment contracts to ensure that you're making the best decisions for your career. In this podcast episode, we speak with Michael Johnson, an experienced lawyer who specializes in physician contracts. He shares valuable insights into the legal issues that physicians should be aware of before signing their contracts.

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMarch 19, 2023contract, physician contract, litigation, imgroadmapseries

No Age Limit to Success: Journey of a US IMG Family Medicine Resident Dr. Jessica Dauphin (IMG Roadmap series #110)

Are you worried about starting your medical journey or residency because of your age? Don't be! Dr. Jessica Dauphin, a US IMG and family medicine resident, is here to prove that age is just a number when it comes to success.

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMarch 12, 2023img, IMG friendly programs, IMG, imgroadmapseries, US IMG, USCE

Building Your Medical Success Story: Tips from US-IMG Dr. Christina Abi Kheir (IMG Roadmap Series #109)

Are you dreaming of pursuing a competitive specialty like Pediatrics but feeling unsure of how to make it happen? If you have not matched and are considering going through the SOAP process, today's guest, US IMG Dr. Christina Abi Kheir, is here to offer guidance and help you build your medical success story!

Breaking the Mold: From Brazil to Johns Hopkins - The Journey of Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso (IMG Roadmap Series #108)

Have you ever heard that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) can’t secure spots in top programs and competitive specialties? Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso, a successful cardiologist at Harvard Medical School at the Brigham Women's Faulkner Hospital, is here to prove otherwise.

From IMG to Residency: Dr. Ifeoma Ogbuka's Journey to Navigating the US Visa Process with Success (IMG Roadmap Series #107)

Navigating the visa process for your medical residency in the US can be a challenge, but with the right information and approach, you can achieve success. Join me as I sit down with Dr. Ifeoma Ogbuka, an IMG who has now conquered the visa requirements after landing her dream residency at the Morehouse School of Medicine.

Balancing Love & Medicine: An Interview with OBGYN & Intimacy Coach Dr. Sadaf Lodhi (IMG Roadmap Series #106)

As a resident, fellow, or attending physician, striking a work-life balance can be challenging. It's not always easy to prioritize our personal relationships, but it's essential for our overall well-being. With Valentine's Day around the corner, I wanted to bring in OBGYN and Intimacy Coach Dr. Sadaf Lodhi to help us maintain that special love in our busy lives.

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumFebruary 12, 2023IMG friendly programs, IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries

A first generation Haitian-American Doctor determined to make a difference: Dr. Nachelle Aurelien reveals her secrets to success! (IMG Roadmap Series #105)

As an IMG, whether you have realized it or not, you are a pioneer. You’re doing what many others have failed to do and you’re doing it with finesse. Regardless, the journey to residency and post residency life can be complicated, but you have options! Dr. Nachelle Aurelien is here to share some of these options with you so that you can take ownership of your medical success story. Keep listening for the juicy details!

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumJanuary 29, 2023IMG friendly programs, IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries, US IMG

An IMG advocate who worked with the World Health Organization? Dr. Ilan Shapiro talks, medicine, life and social justice. (IMG Roadmap Series #104)

Dr. Ilan Shapiro is an advocate for IMGs from all over the world, with a focus on Hispanic countries. He has been able to make his voice of advocacy heard worldwide, stressing the importance of human compassion in medicine. Keep listening to find out more about Dr. Shapiro’s background, medical journey and his many inspirational tidbits!

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumJanuary 22, 2023IMG friendly programs, IMGroadmap, imgroadmapseries

She went from 0 publications to 15 peer reviewed publications over 2 years ? Nephrologist and researcher Dr. Jia Ng tells us how she did it! (IMG Roadmap #103)

Do you have questions as to how to complete clinical research to boost your application into residency as an IMG? Dr. Jia Ng is here to save the day! Keep listening to find out all about her intriguing medical and professional journeys.

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumJanuary 15, 2023imgroadmapseries, IMG Roadmap, IMG friendly programs, research

IMG Roadmap Best of 2022!

2022 was surely a year to remember with so many lives being touched by the IMG Roadmap course and podcast. Thank you for journeying with us and making this our biggest year yet. We appreciate you!

Stay tuned for our Best of 2022, determined by the ten episodes that you listened to and downloaded the most this year!

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumDecember 25, 2022caribbean medical school, Caribbean, africa, IMG, imgroadmapseries, IMGroadmap

Clinical Fellowship instead of Residency? Learn how Memory Disorder Pre-Clinical Fellow Dr. Siegried Chin followed this unique pathway! (IMG Roadmap Series #102)

A Clinical Fellow is defined as “a doctoral level health professional whose interest focusses on biomedical research”. In the IMG roadmap program, this has never been seen as an alternative path to residency since most international doctors choose residency as their first option.

Let’s explore how this young doctor has achieved this feat by choosing an alternative route!

From Microbiology to Medicine to Data Analysis: System Quality & Health Information Manager Dr. John Emmanuel tells us how he did it! (IMG Roadmap Series #101)

Do you ever struggle with self-doubt in your journey as an IMG? Dr. John Emmanuel is here today to share how he was able to overcome this struggle and achieve success. Keep listening to find out about his Medical Success Story!

Her dream program preferred IMGs with green cards? Internist Dr. Anita Lwanga reveals how landed the residency anyway! (IMG Roadmap Series #100)

Sometimes, when applying for residency, you may feel like you don’t check all of the boxes on the program coordinators’ list. But you shouldn’t let this discourage you – proceed anyway! Dr. Anita Lwanga is here today to show us how persistence and belief in yourself can yield results. Keep listening to find out more!

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumOctober 2, 2022imgroadmapseries

21 Residency interviews?! Psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Pospos reveals her secrets for success! (IMG Roadmap Series #99)

Scoring a whopping 21 residency interviews out of 150 applications, Dr. Sarah Pospos is here to prove that anything is possible with determination, strategic thinking and hardwork. Keep listening to hear the compelling story of how she landed her psychiatry residency!

A Radiology Residency Application with no Plan B as an IMG? Dr. Maham Siddique Shares her Winning Strategy! (IMG Roadmap Series #98)

Is applying to various specialties despite your dream of landing a residency in a particular field always the best idea? Radiology resident Dr. Maham Siddique is here today to share her story of determination and not taking no for an answer!

From IMG to program director? Critical Care Specialist Dr. Amira Mohamed reveals how she did it! (IMG Roadmap Series #97)

Have you ever wondered what exactly program directors are looking for when reviewing residency applications from IMGs? Do you also one day see yourself as a program director? Dr. Amira Mohamed is here today to share some valuable insight. Keep listening to learn more about her fascinating journey!

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumSeptember 11, 2022imgroadmapseries