The IMG Podcast

As the application release date is just around the corner, we are here to discuss what to be aware of when you are submitting your application, as well as what to expect after you've 'certified' and applied! Dr. Charles Clinton and Dr. Moe Ameri have been through this process before, and they understand how stressful it can be to feel as though all your hard work is hanging on this one moment. Check out their tips and guidance on how to get the most out of your application submission!

We are just days away from the application release date, and interview season will begin quickly once applications are released! You must be prepared and know what to expect during interviews to successfully secure a Match. In this episode, we have two guests who will share their insight and tips on what to expect during this process, as well as how to best prepare. Dr. Esha Jain and Dr. Jesus Guarecuco are IMGs who have successfully Matched, as well as helped their program conduct interviews. Check out their advice on approaching interviews confidently!

In this week's podcast, we break down the timeline of the entire Match cycle including important dates, tasks to complete and resources available. If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to be focusing on each step of this cycle, this episode is for you! Utilize the checklists that we are offering and make sure to take notes of any dates or tasks you haven't begun that will need to be completed! Good luck!

We are very excited for a special edition of our IMG podcast this week, with the amazing guest, Dr. Nina Lum! She is the founder of the IMG Roadmap and mentors many IMGs from all over the world each cycle. Today, we are discussing how IMGs can effectively strategize their application and important details to remember on how to get your application to stand out.

As IMGs are beginning to put together their applications for residency, Match A Resident has launched a new tool that will assist with building and assessing your application for the 2025 Match. Dr. Miracle Eke joins our Director of Communications to discuss these new services and how to best utilize them

We are officially entering the 2025 Match Season, and if you are applying this year it is time to begin preparing your application! One of the first things to consider is obtaining your LORs and drafting your Personal Statement as they are major parts of your application. Additionally, you will want to consider how you are going to approach program selection and your ERAS application.

In this episode, our director of communications discussed how applicants who went UnMatched can move forward with Dr. Arun Nair. If you are reapplying for the next cycle, we cover how to better prepare yourself and identify points of your application that can be improved!

Dr. Obosa has successfully Pre-Matched into Pediatrics! She decided last year, as an older graduate, that she would take the plunge into taking her USMLEs. After taking her USMLEs within 6 months, she crafted a very strategic application and targeted a limited number of programs that she knew would be a great fit for her. Check out her advice on how to tailor your application and find the program that will help you flourish!
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The residency application process is stressful, long and draining. The hardest part is there is no guarantee of a Match by going through it, despite the dedication and commitment it truly takes. We have a special podcast for the applicants who did not get the result they were looking for. We know how much of a toll it can take to end the cycle UnMatched so please take some time to take care of yourself and remember it is not a reflection on your ability as a doctor!

Dr. Shola has successfully Matched into Urology this cycle! She is here to share her advice on enhancing your application and preparing for the upcoming cycle. In regards to applicants who did not Match, she offers some words of encouragement and wisdom on how to pick yourself back up.