We discussed the transformative power of mentorship and professional connections in achieving USMLE success and securing U.S. residency.Dr. Elshawaaf shares his personal journey as an Egyptian medical graduate, highlighting how strategic networking and guidance helped him navigate the challenges of exam preparation and the residency match process.Whether you're an international medical graduate (IMG) preparing for the USMLE or looking to strengthen your residency application, this episode offers practical tips, insider strategies, and motivational stories to help you succeed. Tune in to learn how mentorship and connections can open doors, provide career-changing opportunities, and accelerate your path to becoming a practicing physician in the U.S.Keywords:USMLE success, residency match tips, Egyptian medical graduates, mentorship for IMGs, USMLE preparation, international medical graduates, residency application strategies, networking for doctors, securing U.S. residency.