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International medical graduates

understanding J-1 versus H-1B visa sponsorship for residency (part 2)?

heme_coffee · Oct 28, 2026

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International medical graduates

Practical workflow for preparing for OET Medicine speaking and writing sub-tests efficiently?

neuro_pager · Oct 28, 2026

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International medical graduates

Did anyone find a clean mental trick for writing an IMG personal statement that bridges home-country clinical training to US GME before exam day?

nephro_canvas · Oct 27, 2026

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International medical graduates

Why do I keep missing qs on preparing for SOAP and backup specialty strategy as an IMG applicant even after reviewing FA?

rheum_atlas · Oct 22, 2026

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International medical graduates

understanding J-1 versus H-1B visa sponsorship for residency?

nightfloat_atlas · Oct 20, 2026

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International medical graduates

addressing year-of-graduation gaps constructively in ERAS?

ward_blocks · Oct 20, 2026

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International medical graduates

Timeline for ECFMG certification, OET Medicine, and Pathway approval before ERAS opens

pharmdeck_fellow · Oct 17, 2026

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International medical graduates

Anyone else struggling w/ finding genuine mentors and alumni connections as a non-US IMG on timed blocks?

gastro_blocks · Oct 17, 2026

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International medical graduates

preparing for US residency interviews as an international graduate?

steptwo_cadence · Oct 14, 2026

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International medical graduates

preparing for OET Medicine speaking and writing sub-tests efficiently?

cardio_resident · Oct 13, 2026

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International medical graduates

Practical workflow for understanding J-1 versus H-1B visa sponsorship for residency?

stepone_harbor · Oct 8, 2026

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International medical graduates

Getting the most out of US clinical experience (hands-on electives vs observerships) for IMGs

morningreport_blocks · Oct 7, 2026

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