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This episode is not about USMLE scores, CV checklists, or how many programs to apply to.

It’s about the one factor I’ve quietly identified as the marker of who moves forward in the IMG journey—and it has nothing to do with intelligence or effort.

I’ve coached IMGs since 2019, and I’ve noticed a pattern: many IMGs don’t struggle because they lack the credentials— they struggle because their mindset sabotages their strategy.

In this solo episode, I walk you through the mindset shifts IMGs need in 2026 to stop self-eliminating, stop over-preparing from fear, and start making decisions from clarity instead of anxiety.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why circumstances don’t predict outcomes—your interpretation does

• How IMGs confuse facts (visa status, exam history, training location) with personal limitations

• Why your inner dialogue is strategic, not just emotional

• How fear leads to avoidance, shame, over-explaining, over-preparing, and underperforming

• A 10-minute expressive writing exercise to expose hidden fears

• How to reframe your mindset without denying your reality

• Why mindset is not your strategy—but the beginning of your strategy

Resources:

IMG Planning Calendar for 2026: Start planning your year with clarity and intention:drninalum.com/calendar

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