Category US Medical Residency

J1 Visa Application for a Medical Residency

J1 Visa Application for a Medical Residency

Objective: Familiarize with the J1 Visa Application for a Medical Residency process for prospective applicants. Disclaimer: It is extremely important to consult an immigration-related legislation such as an immigration lawyer for any questions or concerns. It is imperative to be…

Statement of Need for J1 Visa – Medical Residency

Statement of Need for J1 Visa - Medical Residency

Congratulations! After getting the most fabulous email and result (You have MATCHED), the next step to be taken is the paperwork for residency and visa related matters. The Statement of Need (SoN) for the J1 Visa is one of the…

The NRMP MATCH Process

The NRMP Match Process

Overview: Learn about the NRMP MATCH Process. Tutorial on how to apply for the NRMP Match step by step. Entry and certification of the Rank Order List (ROL). How does the Match algorithm work, and how is the Match week. The…

U.S. Clinical Experience USCE

US Clinical Experience

The preparation for residency application in the United States should ideally start early. Getting U.S. Clinical Experience (USCE) has become challenging with time, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, preparation is essential to achieve your goals. Ideally, one should apply…

Prometric Tutorial – Schedule a USMLE Exam

Prometric Tutorial - Schedule a USMLE Exam

In this tutorial, “Prometric Tutorial – Schedule a USMLE Exam”, we will describe how to schedule our USMLE test. To do it, first, we need to obtain our “Scheduling Permit.” If we have not yet obtained it, please go to…

Application for the USMLE Exams

Aplicación a los Exámenes USMLE

The application for the USMLE exams can be made once we have applied for the ECFMG Certification. Therefore, if we have not done it yet, it is very important to do it before continuing. Please, for more information about the…

Application for ECFMG Certification

Application for ECFMG Certification

As an International Medical Graduate (IMG), it is essential to apply for the ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification to apply for a medical residency in the United States. In previous posts, we have described why it is…

Introduction to ECFMG Certification

Introduction to ECFMG Certification

The ECFMG certification (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) is probably the most important task to perform as an International Medical Graduates (IMG) planning to pursue a medical residency in the United States. Although it is not mandatory to have…

Most Important Steps to Getting a US Medical Residency

Most Important Steps

In this post, we will describe the major steps required for getting a medical residency position in the United States. Every step can be complex and extensive. However, we will describe each one of them in detail to make sure…

Application for the USMLE Step 3 exam

Application for the USMLE Step 3 exam

The USMLE Step 3 exam is the final USMLE examination required to practice medicine in the United States. The “application for the USMLE Step 3 exam” is slightly different than the application for the other steps. In this post, we…