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!
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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!
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Happy New Year from the IMG Roadmap to you! This episode features a webinar that was held to help IMGs like you plan their successful IMG journeys for the following year. Keep listening and feel free to do the exercises yourself!
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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!
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!
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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!
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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!
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Oftentimes, people wonder how some are able to maintain a full-time job as well as manage other successful businesses. Does one have to possess some supernatural powers? Though this may seem like a daunting feat, in this interview with business analyst and branding specialist Tami Adeleke (@takeoffwithtami), Dr. Nina Lum shares with us how to advance in your professional and personal lives simultaneously!
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Today we have a bit of a blast from the past with Dr. Amilyn Worlobah who we interviewed in 2019. Stay tuned to hear all about her fascinating story!
At the time, she was an intern in a family medicine program in Arkansas, all excited about her future.
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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? Cameroonian-born Dr. Agyingi Kimbong is here to show you how he was able to match with only two months to prepare his application packet. Keep listening to find out more about his intriguing journey!
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Have you faced failure along your medical journey and you’re worried about your future? Dr. Deborah Makinde’s story will definitely prove to you that any roadblock can be overcome, to land yourself the residency position of your dreams. Keep listening to find out more!
Nigerian-born Dr. Makinde moved to the US as a teenager and attended medical school at St. George’s University in Grenada.
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Everyone has goals. It just takes persistence, discipline and consistency to achieve them. As an IMG you are sure to have challenging tasks that you need to accomplish in order to be successful. How do you plan to do so in 2022? Keep listening to this session held by Dr. Lum with the IMG Roadmap class where she outlines strategies that work and answers all of your burning questions!
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Can you complete the entire residency application process without actually being in the US? Though it may sound impossible, Dr. Aditi Agrawal’s story will surely surprise you. Keep listening to find out how she accomplished such a feat!
Dr. Aditi Agrawal was born in India and completed her medical studies there at the Banaras Hindu University. She is currently an incoming PGY 1 resident at the St. Elizabeth medical center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Here are some of the highlights of her USMLE journey, she:
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As a new year begins, IMGs all over the US continue to excel in their fields, inspiring thousands to do the same. Our guest today, 3rd year Cardiology fellow Dr. Marc Katz is no exception! Keep listening to find out more about his challenging yet rewarding journey.
Dr. Katz attended Ross University and completed most of his rotations in Brooklyn, New York. He then underwent Internal Medicine (IM) training at the Hahnemann University Hospital.
He is currently a PGY6 in Cardiovascular Diseases, a subspecialty of IM.
Here are some highlights of Dr. Katz’ Cardiology fellowship:
In the age of virtual interviews, IMG’s and non-IMG’s alike have had to adjust and come up with strategies to be successful in this new process.
Are you nervous for your residency interview? Do you have questions as to how to make that interview count? Keep listening to this live Q&A session on interview prep for IMG's to get all of the answers you need!
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Medical research is focused on coming up with solutions to help clinicians help the population. Therefore, research is an essential aspect of the medical field for doctors and other medical professionals alike.
This episode features a live conversation Dr. Lum and Dr. Wafa Qulikhan who has come to follow up after her IMG Roadmap Interview and drop some gems on how to find research opportunities as an IMG. Keep listening to find out more about her techniques!
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Though this year’s ERAS season may be over, it is never too early to start preparing for next year. This episode features a live session which was geared at helping IMGs to fill out their ERAS application in a way that ensures success. Keep listening to find out more!
Here are some invaluable tips and tricks to make your application count:
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In the age of the virtual residency application process, it may seem like your networking options are limited as an IMG, but Dr. Nina Snowden is back to remind you that the world is your oyster.
Keep listening to find out how you can take a page from her book as you write your own medical success story!
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You’ve done it! You’ve landed an interview with your program of interest! They've seen your application and they like you on paper. They want to gauge how compatible you are with the program. What are the things you can do to make this interview count?
Keep listening to this Residency Interview Q&A session to get some tried and true advice to help you build compatibility, demonstrate likeability, and show the program why you are the ideal match for them!
Let’s talk about the Supplemental ERAS Application! The Supplemental ERAS Application is only applicable to Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Surgery.
While it is optional, it is advisable that IMGs take advantage of this opportunity to give their chances of matching a boost.
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