Breaking into Residency: Tips and Opportunities for IMGs with AMOpportunities CEO Kyle Swinsky

What will you do when you become a resident physician? Mentor others? Give back to your home town? Sponsor your family? Whatever it is, this is your time to make this dream come true!

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As an IMG, applying for residency in the US can be an intimidating process, especially when you're trying to enhance your application package with US clinical experience, observerships, and other related opportunities. That's where AMOpportunities comes in to help!

Today, we're talking to Kyle Swinsky, the CEO and co-founder of AMOpportunities, an organization dedicated to helping medical graduates secure residency and achieve their own medical stories. Keep listening to find the answers to your burning questions!

Are you're looking for assistance in finding ways to gain US clinical experience? AMOpportunities can help you achieve your medical story. Kyle Swinsky, CEO and co-founder of AMOpportunities, created the organization to help medical graduates secure residencies after his own experiences with international exchanges and international students.

Are looking for an IMG-centric company, knowledgeable of your specific needs? AMOpportunities has over 600 training sites across the US, and their value proposition team is specifically geared toward bringing in IMGs. They also work with many hospitals in Chicago that have IMGs who serve as mentors. California, New York, and Illinois have the most potential opportunities, but students who are willing to take the risk of going to rural areas can stand out and gain valuable experience.

Worried about the challenges that IMGs face in finding rotations? AMOpportunities provides a diverse learning environment that can be tailored to individual needs. They also offer "observership-plus," which combines learning with network building and hands-on practice. AMOpportunities has helped up to 10,000 IMGs, and the majority tend to match with a 75% match rate compared to the general match rate of 60%. Even during the pandemic, students were able to complete their rotations, and the organization has seen a steady increase in the student population over the years.

Need help navigating the visa process? AMOpportunities provides visa support through their in-house legal team. They can help with letters of support, exemptions, and reducing visa wait times. They also offer personalized care and can reach out to physicians to create opportunities that best suit your needs.

In summary, applying for residency as an IMG can be challenging, but AMOpportunities and IMG Roadmap can help you on your journey. Don't hesitate to reach out to them on Instagram or other social media platforms to make your dream of securing a residency position come true. And don't forget, you deserve this opportunity!

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You can also reach out to Dr. Swinsky and his team on Instagram @AMOpportunities and other social media.

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