Download or read book Competitive Edge An International Medical Graduate s Guide to Securing A Residency Position written by Obieze Nwanna-Nzewunwa and published by Dokinta Services. This book was released on 2023-09-23 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Tips for the Residency Match written by Justin W. Kung and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-12-29 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The International Medical Graduate s Guide to US Medicine Residency Training written by and published by ACP Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 101 Tips to Getting the Residency You Want written by John Canady and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, more than 15,000 U.S. medical students—along with more than 18,000 graduates of foreign medical schools and schools of osteopathic medicine—take part in the National Residency Matching Program, vying for a small number of positions in the United States. In this keenly competitive environment, they seek every advantage they can get. Based on more than two decades of experience preparing candidates for residency programs, John Canady has developed a concise practical guide to making one’s way through the maze of residency applications and interviews. Guiding residency applicants past the pitfalls in all aspects of the process, 101 Tips to Getting the Residency You Want includes sections on tried-and-true methods for senior year planning, the importance of networking, tips for interviewing, practical advice for carefree travel, and guidelines for follow-up to out-of-town rotations and interviews. This guide covers the do’s and don’ts that will maximize each applicant’s chances and exposes the common blunders that can ruin an application in spite of the best grades and test scores.
Download or read book International Medical Graduate and the United States Medical Residency Application written by Raghav Govindarajan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Iserson s Getting Into a Residency written by Kenneth V. Iserson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book International Medical Graduates in the United States written by Hassaan Tohid and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Ultimate Career Guide for International Medical Graduates to Work in the Usa written by Dr. Sujan Sen and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains essential information that all International Medical Graduates (IMG) will need in order to move to the USA and continue his/her career in medicine. Whether you are intending to return to your home country to work as a medical specialist/super specialist or remaining in the USA, this book has all of the information you need. This book is a detailed summary of knowledge and information gathered from various reliable sources including doctors, who graduated outside USA, but now successfully practicing medicine in the USA. Throughout this book you will find authentic links to invaluable information, contact details for personal mentoring, help with improving your CV and guidance for preparing for interviews.
Download or read book The Roadmap written by Juliano Riella and published by Juliano Riella. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book 1996 1997 Medical Student s Guide to Successful Residency Matching written by Lee Todd Miller and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Getting Into a Residency written by Kenneth V. Iserson and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book First Aid for the International Medical Graduate written by Keshav Chander and published by McGraw-Hill Education / Medical. This book was released on 2002-06-18 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-of-a-kind roadmap for foreign medical graduates seeking positions in the United States. Includes user-friendly advice on obtaining a visa; moving to and living in America; passing the USMLE, CSA, and TOEFL; developing residency survival skills; and practicing medicine successfully in the USA.
Download or read book United States and Canadian Medical Residency Programs written by Steven Powell and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is a necessary reference tool for any international medical graduate or student applicant that is considering applying for a medical residency position in the U.S.A. or Canada. This book provides detailed information on the process of becoming accepted, the residency process, financing, and required milestones necessary to remain eligible for consideration. The educational process is described separately and in detail for each county. Detailed explanations of the licensing requirements for both countries are included. Information is provided for the North American medical system as whole, and specifically for the United States and Canada throughout. International Medical Student residency match statistics are provided and compared with U.S. and Canadian residents that are educated within the North American system and internationally as well.
Download or read book Applying for a Residency Program in the U S A Concise and Practical Guide for the International Medical Graduate Img written by W. E. O. Allison and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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"
Download or read book Guide for Residency and Fellowship in the USA As an International Medical Graduate written by Uzung Yoon and published by Dragon Pub.. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a guide for residency and fellowship application in the United States as an International Medical Graduate (IMG). It contains invaluable insider information an applicant has to go through in order to apply for a residency or fellowship position. This book includes information about USMLE, application timeline, Interview and application process, visa, resident life and regulations, observership, credit for medical training outside the United States and may more. Multiple figures and tables with updated NRMP data will provide a great graphic view for better understanding. Many resources are provided for more detailed information. The second edition was updated with the most recent residency match results. Additionally, information about test taking strategies, personal statement, physician finance guide, American health system, job finding and career guide was included.
Download or read book The International Medical Graduates Guide to U S Medicine written by Louise B. Ball and published by Gale Group Incorporated. This book was released on 1995 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The IMG s Guide to Mastering the USMLE Residency written by Keshav Chander and published by McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides Foreign Medical Graduates with a guide for becoming licensed to practice medicine in the US. It describes and explains the process for obtaining a visa, review for the USMLE, effective studying, stress management, cultural issues, and finding a residency. The book includes a chapter on the USMLE on how to apply, addresses, and web-sites and focuses on the US directed curriculum and differences to be expected by an IMG.
