Competitive Edge An International Medical Graduates Guide To Securing A Residency Position

Dr. Obieze Nwanna-Nzewunwa is a US-trained general surgeon and cardiothoracic surgery fellow with a Masters degree in Global Health Science (University of California, San Francisco) and a medical degree from the University of Nigeria. As an international Medical Graduate, Dr. Nwanna-Nzewunwa understands the challenges faced by aspiring medical professionals firsthand. Having successfully navigated the competitive USMLEs, residency, and fellowship MATCH processes himself, he is dedicated to mentoring and guiding students and graduates on their own journeys. His valuable insights and guidance make him a trusted resource for those seeking to secure their dream residencies and excel in the medical field. With his book, Competitive Edge, Dr. Nwanna-Nzewunwa offers a comprehensive guide to help medical students and graduates succeed in the highly competitive residency application process. Drawing from his own experiences and expertise, he equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the USMLEs, residency applications, and fellowship MATCH processes. Driven by a genuine desire to see aspiring medical professionals thrive, Dr. Nwanna-Nzewunwa's mentorship and guidance pave the way for success in the medical field.

Thousands of international medical graduates come to the United States to start their career as physicians. Many of them, however, are not aware of the challenges and problems that they may encounter along the way. These difficulties can range from the language and cultural barriers to a lack of confidence and self-esteem. Many students are also unaware of the other career options besides getting into a clinical residency program. As a result of these issues, a great number of foreign medical students remain unmatched into the National Resident Matching Program. Not matching can be devastating for these graduates, both financially and medically. Students often suffer from psychological effects like major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. This book outlines the potential problems faced by these graduates and their possible solutions. Each chapter collects research evidence, interviews and surveys to gather information to work on each possible problem one by one and describes a solution in great detail. Comprised of thirty chapters, each chapter is broken down into smaller sub-sections to investigate the main theme in depth. Issues addressed include the different types of international medical graduates and their lives in the United States, differences in the education system and healthcare system, the triangle of residency, language and cultural barriers, lack of professional contacts, confidence, self-image and self-esteem issues, and restriction to specific fields and career paths. Written by experts in the field, International Medical Graduates in the United States is a first of its kind text that addresses the biggest issues faced by foreign medical graduates in today's world.

This unique, socially conscience reference provides valuable guidance to international medical graduates (IMG’s) looking to complete a residency in the United States. The medical residency application process in the United States is competitive and complex. Additionally, many IMG’s go through training programs that sharply differ from the medical school training and the sociocultural elements of United States medicine and residency are unlike any other country. Organized into three parts, this book meets the need for a pragmatic, evidence based guide that answers important questions, and imparts indispensable advice to IMGs. Part I directly tackles the concerns IMG’s have regarding specific elements of residency applications, including the importance of a master’s degree and how to get a strong letter of recommendation. Part II then addresses how to prepare for interviews, preliminary programs and travel. Finally, the book answers the common “what ifs” and “what’s next” questions many IMG’s ponder. International Medical Graduate and the United States Medical Residency Application: A Guide to Achieving Success is a first-of-its-kind resource that presents a holistic view of residency application peppered with real life examples, easy to grasp tables and flow charts and key do’s and don’ts to drive home the complex process involved in residency application.

Tips for the Residency Match is a unique guide for medical students applying for residency positions. Packed with hints, tips, and recommendations from both program directors and current residents, Tips for the Residency Match chronologically covers the key information required to excel during the residency application process - from résumé advice and preparing for the interview and beyond. Both insightful and practical, Tips for the Residency Match features a wide spectrum of medical specialties and an extra section for foreign graduates. Tips for the Residency Match is: Uniquely tailored to the needs of those applying for US residency positions Written by leading Residency Directors and current residents in the major specialties Offers unprecedented access to how departmental decisions about the Match are made Boasting expert advice and a wide scope, Tips for the Residency Match is the ideal companion for those applying for residency positions throughout the United States.

Completely updated, the 9th edition will continue to be vital to medical students by providing a step-by-step guide through the process of selecting a medical specialty and obtaining a residency position. Packed with tips and practical information, it could be called "How to Get the Most out of Medical School" or "How to Succeed in Your Medical Career!" This unique book provides invaluable information about all the medical specialties, including the difficulty of obtaining a position and the number of available slots. Numerous charts illustrate the specialty selection process, updated URLs provide additional sources of information, and the "Must/Want" Analysis provides a way to rank residency program selections.

W.E.O Allison completed both a bachelor's degree in Anatomical Sciences and a medical degree in the United Kingdom. Her PhD in Australia focused on the diagnosis of pediatric HIV infection in resource-limited settings. As an experienced clinician and researcher, she moved to the United States several years a er graduation from medical school, and has worked as a physician in the United Kingdom, Australia and the U.S. While experiencing the residency application process as an international medical graduate, Dr. Allison struggled to find a resource that provided a concise overview of the entire process. She has since been successful in obtaining both residency and fellowship training positions. Her hope is that the book Applying for a Residency Program in the U.S. - A Concise and Practical Guide for the International Medical Graduate will facilitate the residency application process for potential applicants. This is a no-nonsense guide to the U.S. residency application process for the international medical graduate. Dr. Allison draws upon her personal experience, delivering an informative but deliberately concise and practical description of the process. Recognizing that time is not a luxury afforded to most medical students and doctors, the guide focuses solely on the residency application process, clearly stating at the beginning of the book what it aims to deliver to the reader including: Information useful for IMGs who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens, or permanent residents Information useful for all IMGs irrespective of how many years they may be post-graduation A description of recent changes to the residency application process including electronic document submission, the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), and the "All-In" policy for individual program participation in the National Resident Matching Program Realistic options if you are not successful in obtaining a residency position"

Designed to guide the medical student through the process of selecting a specialty field, helping the student to maximize their efforts toward getting into their chosen specialty, and interviewing well for these programs.

United States is known for its high quality medical education and training, however it is extremely competitive for international medical graduates (IMG) to successfully match into a Residency in the US. This e-book is a comprehensive guide from the initial decision of applying to the first job as an IMG in the United States, this book will help you step-by-step where to apply, which exams to take, interview tips, how to succeed in residency and fellowship and obtain your first job as an attending! Written by Dr. Juliano Riella, an IMG who matched into General Surgery Residency and Transplant Surgery Fellowship in very competitive programs!