In this video, we cover everything IMGs need to know to prepare for the USMLE Residency Match this season. Learn about the six pathways, the importance of getting started on your pathways and what you need for ECFMG certification. Discover key dates and tips for purchasing your My ERAS token, requesting Letters of Recommendation (LORs) and what to include in your personal statement and CV. We also discuss the significance of rotations, research and program outreach. Get ready to make each month count and maximize your chances of matching.
Pathways for ECFMG certification
Pathway one and pathway six for ECFMG certification
Mini CEX evaluation for pathway six
Token for My ERAS application
My ERAS token availability date
Token activation for My ERAS application
RAS application process for IMGs
Personal statement and CV preparation
Waived and unwaived LORs for IMGs
LOR request process
Drafting LORs for IMGs
Rotations for US clinical experience (USCE)
Research opportunities for match preparation
Publication and conference abstract submission
CK and Step 3 exam scheduling for IMGs
Visa issues and telerotations for USMLE
Program outreach and networking for residency match
Program research and fit assessment
Personalized program lists
Tips for match preparation
Video Breakup
00:00 Intro
02:03 Insights on Pathways
03:49 Token
4:53 LORs
05:57 Drafting an LOR
07:00 Tips for Rotations & Research
10:16 When to start working on PS and CV
12:11 Program Outreach
