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How IMGs Can Fix the Current Physician Shortage in America
Dec 7, 2023
How IMGs Can Fix the Current Physician Shortage in America
Dec 7, 2023
Dec 7, 2023
A Mother's Match Story - Dr. Sana Irfan Khan
Aug 21, 2021
A Mother's Match Story - Dr. Sana Irfan Khan
Aug 21, 2021

Do you consider yourself an “old” grad? Are you a mother? Or do you think that your scores are too average to stand out? Keep reading Dr. Sana Irfan Khan’s medical success story which is a testimony to how your perceived limitations can turn out to be your strengths!

Aug 21, 2021
A Journey to Urology - Dr. Odinachi Moghalu Schulle's Story
Aug 14, 2021
A Journey to Urology - Dr. Odinachi Moghalu Schulle's Story
Aug 14, 2021

Are you passionate about Urology or any other competitive specialty but you are wondering if you have what it takes to match successfully? It may take more than one try, but Dr. Odinachi Moghalu Schulle is here to tell you to never give up on your dream. Keep reading to find out more about her uniquely inspiring journey!


Aug 14, 2021
Programs That Have Offered Rotations To IMG's?
May 7, 2020
Programs That Have Offered Rotations To IMG's?
May 7, 2020

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

May 7, 2020
What To Do If You DIDNOT Match As An IMG?
Mar 24, 2020
What To Do If You DIDNOT Match As An IMG?
Mar 24, 2020

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

Mar 24, 2020
"I Just Matched TODAY & Here is How I did It" Dr Rutvi Shah.
Mar 18, 2020
"I Just Matched TODAY & Here is How I did It" Dr Rutvi Shah.
Mar 18, 2020
Mar 18, 2020
How To Prepare For Standardized Tests i.e. the USMLE (United States Medical Licensure Examination)
Dec 12, 2019
How To Prepare For Standardized Tests i.e. the USMLE (United States Medical Licensure Examination)
Dec 12, 2019

Here is exactly how to prepare for your standardized tests such as the United States Medical Licensure Examinations (USMLE).

Dec 12, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
Visa Issues & The International Medical Graduate.
Dec 2, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Should I do an Observership?
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Aug 20, 2018
How To Write The Perfect Personal Statement.
Aug 20, 2018
Aug 20, 2018
Jun 18, 2018
How To Survive Intern Year Of Residency.
Jun 18, 2018
Jun 18, 2018
How To Hustle For An “Audition Rotation” As An IMG.
Mar 22, 2018
How To Hustle For An “Audition Rotation” As An IMG.
Mar 22, 2018
Mar 22, 2018
Mar 16, 2018
Free E-Book & Unlimited Downloads
Mar 16, 2018
Mar 16, 2018
15 Things You Can Do If You  Did Not Match.
Mar 13, 2018
15 Things You Can Do If You Did Not Match.
Mar 13, 2018

It wasn’t your first choice but it’ll do for now. At least until the next cycle comes around after the SOAP.

Mar 13, 2018
7 Ways To Improve Productivity - Medical Student Edition.
Mar 7, 2018
7 Ways To Improve Productivity - Medical Student Edition.
Mar 7, 2018

7 ways to improve your productivity in medical or graduate school

Mar 7, 2018
My Hospitalist Life.
Jan 21, 2018
My Hospitalist Life.
Jan 21, 2018
Jan 21, 2018
My Top 6 Networking Tips For FMG/IMGs.
Nov 26, 2017
My Top 6 Networking Tips For FMG/IMGs.
Nov 26, 2017
Nov 26, 2017
So You Want To Go To A Caribbean Medical School?
Nov 19, 2017
So You Want To Go To A Caribbean Medical School?
Nov 19, 2017
Nov 19, 2017
The FMG Residency Interview Hustle.
Nov 5, 2017
The FMG Residency Interview Hustle.
Nov 5, 2017
Nov 5, 2017
MY THOUGHTS ON  GENDER SENSITIVITY & MEDICINE.
Oct 25, 2017
MY THOUGHTS ON GENDER SENSITIVITY & MEDICINE.
Oct 25, 2017

Does gender really matter in medicine or leadership?

Oct 25, 2017
Residency Interview Tips.
Oct 8, 2017
Residency Interview Tips.
Oct 8, 2017
Oct 8, 2017
Aug 27, 2017
How I Studied For The USMLE.
Aug 27, 2017
Aug 27, 2017
Strategies To Succeed In Your Caribbean Medical Education.
Aug 10, 2017
Strategies To Succeed In Your Caribbean Medical Education.
Aug 10, 2017
Aug 10, 2017
May 6, 2017
Top Three Things FMGs/IMGs must do to match into US Residency. 
May 6, 2017
May 6, 2017
May 5, 2017
How To Stay Healthy While You Travel.
May 5, 2017
May 5, 2017
Mar 11, 2017
#mindfulmed: How MINDFULNESS is keeping me stable.
Mar 11, 2017
Mar 11, 2017
Mar 7, 2017
My Health Career Feature on BlackmanMD.com
Mar 7, 2017

was recently featured on a health career blog written by Chrystel Wekon; a passionate student doctor at Wake Forest. Here are a few snippets that shed some light into my career path. Disclaimer: this was written and published on www.blackmanmd.com

Mar 7, 2017

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View fullsize Hey IMGs, this is a reminder in less than 2 weeks from now is the ROL certification deadline and Registration deadline.

March 04, 2025
9:00 PM EST

🔹 Rank Order List Certification Deadline
- Medical school student/graduate graduation credentials ve
View fullsize FREE SOAP RESOURCES FOR IMGs! 🚨

If you go unmatched or partially matched, the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) can be your second chance to secure a residency spot.

But success in SOAP requires preparation!

🔹 Key SOAP strategies
View fullsize Most IMGs waste time trying to “do more.”
More rotations. More edits. More last-minute scrambling.

But interviews don’t come from doing more. They come from positioning better.

The first 30 days should be about brutal clarity:
&nd
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View fullsize Today is the perfect reminder that the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you maintain with yourself.

Real self-care isn’t indulgent.
It’s protective.

Time outdoors.
Movement.
Mindfulness.
Nurturing meaningful
View fullsize Happy Valentine’s Day, IMGs! 💙

This love month, let’s celebrate not just romance but also the passion, dedication, and sacrifices we make in our journey through medicine. From long study hours to the lives we touch daily, our commitment
View fullsize Attention IMGs! 📣 Don’t miss out on important dates.

Swipe left to see more of the important dates to remember on ranking 🗓

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From registration deadlines to Rank Order List certification, SOAP rounds, and Match Day, every date requires p
View fullsize Most IMGs confuse being busy with being strategic.

More rotations.
More applications.
More last-minute effort.

But matching isn’t about who did the most. It’s about who moved with intention.

The IMGs who match in 2026 won’t be th
View fullsize Should you send a Letter of Intent to only ONE program?

Short answer: NO.

The Match algorithm favors preferences on both sides — your rank list and the program’s rank list. It’s not about limiting yourself… it’s about
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