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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

© 2019 THE ENCOURAGING DOC | Website by Adeyemi

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