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#MatchAResident is the #1 Resource for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Applying to US Medical Residency 🥼🇺🇲

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Match A Resident®
6 years
Congratulations to everyone who matched in the #2018Match ! For anyone needing Post-Match help, get fast unfilled positions research help at:
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Match A Resident®
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Good USMLE scores alone aren't enough to secure a residency position. It's a successful interview that gets you ranked and ultimately Matched! Dedicate time to interview prep - it's an art and that is the art of convincing programs that you are the best fit!" #Match2022
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2 years
Like if you’re an IMG 😅
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2 years
"You don't have to be brilliant to be a doctor. You have to be hard working and have good character. That's what makes a good doctor." - Unknown #MatchAResident #Match2022 #EmpoweringIMGs #InternationalMedicalGraduate
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Match A Resident®
1 year
*Residency Program icks* When a program is ‘inclusive’ but is not IMG friendly #Match2023 #MatchAResident
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Did you know...The MSPE is the 2nd most important factor cited by 86% of program directors when deciding who to interview (in the Education and Academic Performance category). #MatchAResident #Match2022
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Match A Resident®
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Match Tip: Include your AAMC ID number and a photograph in your email signature whenever reaching out to a program. #MatchAResident #Match2022 #InternationalMedicalGraduates #EmpoweringIMGs
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Match A Resident®
2 years
According to the NRMP, the top 3 Personal Characteristics considered when deciding who to interview are: 1. LoR 2. PS 3. Diversity Characteristics #MatchAResident #MatchData #InternationalMedicalGraduates #Match2022
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Match A Resident®
1 year
The match rates for U.S. citizen and non-U.S. citizen IMGs are 67.6% and 59.4%, respectively, both increasing compared to last year. #MatchAResident #InternationalMedicalGraduates #InternationalMedicalGraduate #EmpoweringIMGs #match2023 #USMLE #ECFMG #ERAS #IMGResidency
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Your personal statement is one of the few places where you can really introduce yourself and show your personality, not just as a faceless test score or among a crowd of applications, but as a unique person. 🧑🏿‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️🧑🏼‍⚕️🧑🏽‍⚕️🧑🏾‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏼‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️👩🏿‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️ #MatchAResident #PersonalStatement
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Match A Resident®
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🚨Top 5 Factors as per NRMP🚨 In 2021 Program Directors were asked to cite factors they used to select candidates 👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️ for interviews and to rate each factor. #MatchAResident #InternationalMedicalGraduates #InternationalMedicalGraduate #EmpoweringIMGs #match2023 #USMLE #ECFMG
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Match A Resident®
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Here is a short list of recommended mobile phone 📱 applications for those starting Intern Year. Thanks to Match a Resident ambassador Dr. Cynthia Tan ( @drcyntan ) 👩🏽‍⚕️ Comment below any other apps you’re using during Residency ☺️ #MatchAResident #match2023 #USMLE #ECFMG #ERAS
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Match A Resident®
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⚕️Did you know that " #InternalMedicine ", " #FamilyMedicine " and " #Pediatrics " are the Top #IMG Friendly Specialties by Number of IMGs.
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Match A Resident®
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All applications submitted by September 28th will be time-stamped “September 29th,” so you do NOT need to rush all your applications on September 1st! #MatchAResident #MatchAdvice #IMGFriendly #EmpoweringIMGs #Match2022
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Match A Resident®
2 years
✨2022 Non-US IMG match statistics✨ Although these statistics 📊 may appear overwhelming, the take home message should be that almost half of the 2022 non-US IMG applicants successfully matched and that percentage has been steadily increasing over the past match seasons
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Match A Resident®
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ERAS will not refund any money paid to incompatible programs. Choose which programs you apply to wisely based on the state requirements and individual program requirements. #MatchAResident #MARTips #EmpoweringIMGs #ERAS
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Do NOT start following up with programs about application statuses yet. DO start drafting well-crafted Letters of Interest for top programs in late October/early November. #MatchAResident #MatchTips #Match2022 #IMGFriendly #EmpoweringIMGs
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Match A Resident®
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✨Couples Matching✨ It is a common misconception that in order to participate in a couples match a couple must be married 👰‍♀️ 🤵‍♂️ A couple can be any two people – spouses, domestic partners, friends 👨🏽‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️ Documentation of a marriage or partnership is not required
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Match A Resident®
2 years
More IMGs matched in #Match2022 compared to the last 4 years ⬆️ 👏 #IMG #MatchAResident #SOAP2022 #MedTwitter #MedEd
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Match A Resident®
1 year
A HUGE CONGRATS! You are so deserving of this 👏🏼✨
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Mónica I. Burgos, MD
1 year
IF IT’S A DREAM DON’T WAKE ME! 😭😭
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"Medicine is only for those who cannot imagine doing anything else." - Dr. Luanda Grazette, MD #MatchAResident #MatchInspiration #IMGFriendly #EmpoweringIMGs
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Match A Resident®
2 years
✨Speciality Breakdown✨ Interested in Family Medicine? Here’s a breakdown of the credentials of the average matched Family Medicine applicant of both US and non US IMGs from 2022 NBME data 📊 #FamilyMedicine #FamilyMedicineResidency #FamilyMedicineResidency #MatchAResident
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Match A Resident®
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Match A Resident is a unique tool built by IMGs for IMGs 👨🏽‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️ to help prepare them for the upcoming match season. Let us help you ensure that the next chapter of your medical education goes effortlessly, leaving as little to chance as possible 💯✨ #MatchAResident
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Match A Resident®
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Average Stats for a Matched US-IMG in IM (2020): USMLE Step 1 score: 226 USMLE Step 2 CK score: 235 Research: 2.0 Abstracts/Presentations/etc: 2.9 Work: 4.2 Volunteer: 4.2 #MatchAResident #MatchData #IMGFriendly #EmpoweringIMGs
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Match A Resident®
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Are you applying for #USMedicalResidency training and want to find the best residency program #opportunities ? Go to:
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Match Data: The Top 3 personal characteristics considered when deciding whom to interview: LoR, PS, and Diversity Characteristics (per NRMP 2021 data). #MatchAResident #Match2022 #InternationalMedicalGraduates
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Match A Resident®
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"Do as much as possible for the patient, and as little as possible to the patient." – Dr Bernard Lown #MatchAResident #MARMotivation #IMGFriendly #Match2022
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Average Stats for Matched Non-US IMG in Internal Medicine (2020): USMLE Step 1 score: 237 USMLE Step 2 CK score: 243 Research: 2.2 Abstracts/Presentations/etc: 5.1 Work: 6.2 Volunteer: 4.0 #MatchAResident #MatchData #IMGFriendly #EmpoweringIMGs
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✨Match 2023 NRMP Data✨ Here’s an infographic depicting 2022 Match Data from NRMP for Obstetrics & Gynecology. 4 PGY-1 OBGYN positions were left unfilled this year. #MatchAResident #match2024 #Match2024 #USMLE #ECFMG #ERAS #NonUSIMG #USIMG #OBGYN #OBGYNResidency #OBGYNResident
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According to the NRMP: The tp 5 Factors in Education and Academic Performance when deciding whom to interview (2021): Step 1 MSPE Step 2CK Grades in required clerkships Failed attempts on USMLEs #MatchAResident #MatchData #Match2022
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Did you know that 84% of Program Directors cited Letters of Recommendation as an important factor in selecting residency applicants for interviews? (NRMP Program Directors Report) #MatchAResident #MatchData #IMGFriendly #ResidencyLoRs
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Match A Resident®
2 years
🚨 SCORE CHANGE 🚨 USMLE Step 2 CK passing score raised from a 209 to a 214. This change in scoring will be implemented from July 1 2022 for all examinees 👨🏽‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️ What do you guys think about the new score change #Step2CK #Step1 #Step1PassFail #PassFail #USMLE #USMLEStep2CK
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Match A Resident®
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✨Match 2022 NRMP Data✨ Match Data from NRMP for Surgery - categorical. 3 PGY-1 Surgery positions were left unfilled this year. You can see the breakdown of matched applicants between US MD’s, US DO’s, US IMG’s and non-US IMG’s
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Match A Resident®
1 year
I applied to the Match cycle for 2022-2023 in Pathology. I sent 84 applications and received a good amount of interview invites. I will be forever grateful for this experience and for the programs that saw my potential - it has helped me grow in many ways, I have been able to…
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Match A Resident®
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Interested in IM? Here’s a breakdown of the credentials of the average matched surgery applicant of both US and non US IMG from prior NBME data 📊 #MatchAResident #USMLE #MedEd
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Match A Resident®
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✨Couples Matching✨ A couple can be any two people – spouses, domestic partners, friends 👨🏽‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️ Documentation of a marriage or partnership is not required. Check out the MAR blog to learn more ☺️ #CouplesMatch #CouplesMatching #MatchAResident
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Match A Resident®
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"Causes of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy will never ever be forgotten. Its tattooed in my brain. ;) Thanks to the best @SeeFisch ." MAR Founder, @Zeeryos
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Match A Resident®
2 years
We love the power of positive thinking! #MatchAResident #Match2022
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Crystal I. MD, MBA
2 years
Instead of saying "if I match", replace it with "when I match". Positive thinking goes a long way. Changing your mindset, can change your outcome #yougotthis #medtwitter #match2022 #FMRevolution #internalmedicine #psychres #pedsmatch22 #OBGYNmatch2022
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Did you know that 85% of PDs ranked LoRs as a top factor in considering candidates to interview? Be prepared to discuss the experiences you had with your letter writers during your interviews. #MatchAResident #Match2022 #ResidencyInterviewPrep #InternationalMedicalGraduate
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Match A Resident®
2 years
See you there!
@TheIMGevent
The IMG Event™
2 years
Oh wow it’s showing in events coming up near you in NYC! 😍🎉🥳👏 #TheIMGEvent
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Match A Resident®
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Did you know...IMGs account for about 1/4 of all physicians in graduate medical education in the United States. #EmpoweringIMGs #Match2022 #MatchAResident
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Revisit your application before interviews! Questions can arise from any portion of your application - from your PS to your hobbies. Don’t be taken by surprise during the interview by forgetting the information you’ve provided in the application. #MatchAResident #Match2022
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Reminder: Both Step 1 and Step 2CK must be completed by the Rank Order List Deadline in March to qualify for the Main Residency Match. #MatchAResident #Match2022 #EmpoweringIMGs #MatchReminder #InternationalMedicalGraduates
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Did you know the average Step 1 score for a Matched US-IMG is 223? The average score for a Matched Non-US IMG is 234. #MatchAResident #MatchData #IMGFriendly #IMGData
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Match A Resident®
4 years
Did you know that even if your clinical experience (such as observership or externship) was unpaid, it is still considered a "Work" experience in ERAS? ⚕️⁠ ⁠ #MatchAResident #Match2021 #IMG
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Match A Resident®
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#MotivationMonday with Dr. Ishwari Chandra, PGY-2 in Internal Medicine! Embrace your residency journey with optimism. 🌟 Dive into The IMG Podcast for insights and advice for IMGs. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcast. 🩺✨ #IMGJourney #ResidencyMatch #Match2024
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Match A Resident®
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Attn Match Applicants: We want to know! How are you keeping track of any invites you receive and how are you recording your interview experiences after completing them? @Inside_TheMatch @IMG_Advocate #MatchAResident #Match2022 #InternationalMedicalGraduate #EmpoweringIMGs
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Match A Resident®
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The secret to a strong residency application? Starting EARLY. This checklist is your roadmap to success. Take strategic action now to increase your chances of a great match! 🙌 #MatchAResident #2025Match #IMGMatch #medicine #medschool #meded #medical #medicalstudent #IMG
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Match A Resident®
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Reminder: Make sure to send prompt and thoughtful Thank You Letters after your interviews. Read here for tips: #MatchAResident #Match2022 @IMG_Advocate @ImgJourney
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Haven't heard back about any interviews yet? That's okay, don't panic! A great way to make your application stand out and gain more interviews is by sending Letters of Interest to programs you wish to hear from. #LetterofInterest #InterviewPrep #match2023
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Match A Resident®
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🌟 Happy National Women Physicians Day! 💼👩‍⚕️ Tag a friend/woman doctor to share the appreciation and celebrate the power of women in medicine! 💖🌐 #WomenInMedicine #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay #MedicalTrailblazers #MatchAResident
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Remember - interview season is still underway! Stay positive, encourage others, and focus on preparing for the interviews that may lie ahead. #MatchAResident #InternationalMedicalGraduates #InternationalMedicalGraduate #EmpoweringIMGs #Match2022 #ResidencyInterviews
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Match A Resident®
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Reminder: Don't forget to send personalized Thank You Letters to each person you interview with! #MatchAResident #Match2022 #ResidencyInterviewPrep #InternationalMedicalGraduate
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Did you know that in the 2020 Match, 20% of Matched IMGs had another Graduate degree? #MatchAResident #MatchData #IMGFriendly
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Match A Resident®
4 years
Are you an #InternationalStudent passionate about #medicine ? We would love to have you join our #BrandAmbassador team! Email sera @matcharesident .com for more information.
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Did you know that you can make changes to your Rank Order List after certifying? Just don't forget to RECERTIFY after doing so! #MatchAResident #ROL2022 #RankOrderList #EmpoweringIMGs #Match2022
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Offer Rounds are 2-hour windows where programs can submit position offers to residency candidates. Residency candidates who receive offers will be able to Accept or Deny any offer. If an offer is received at any point, it is highly suggested to Accept the offer #SOAP2022 #IMG
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Match A Resident®
2 years
In July 2021, AAIM introduced the Internal Medicine Structured Evaluative Letter (SEL). The SEL is intended to replace the Chair/Departmental Letter and can also replace a standard Letter of Recommendation. However, it is not meant to replace all LoRs
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Match A Resident®
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ROLs are created and certified electronically in the NRMP Registration, Ranking, and Results (R3) system. #USMLE #ECFMG #match2023 #RankOrderList #ERAS #NRMP
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Match A Resident®
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"Work on your CV often and keep it updated. Attendings often ask you for it when you request an LOR. Having a proper CV will also make you memorable." - Jess Darusz, MD, MAR Ambassador #MatchAResident #Match2022 #IMGFriendly
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Match Tip: Apply to at least 100 programs in your primary specialty and at least 50 in your back-up specialty (if applicable). #MatchAResident #Match2022 #IMGFriendly #EmpoweringIMGs
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Match A Resident®
2 years
✨Speciality Breakdown✨ Interested in Psychiatry? Here’s a breakdown of the credentials of the average matched Psychiatry applicant of both US and non US IMGs from 2022 NBME data 📊 #Psychiatry #PsychiatryResidency #PsychiatryResidency #MatchAResident
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Reminder: Request your medical school transcript and MSPE for your MyERAS Application! #MatchAResident #MatchReminders #IMGFriendly #Match2022 #ERASReminders
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Average Stats for US IMG Matched into Family Medicine: USMLE Step 1 score: 211 USMLE Step 2 CK score: 226 Abstracts/Presentations/etc.: 1.9 Research Experiences: 1.5 Work Experiences: 4.3 Volunteer Work: 4.8 #MatchAResident #MatchData #Match2022
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Match A Resident®
2 years
✨Match 2022 NRMP Data✨ Here’s an infographic 📊 depicting 2022 Match Data from NRMP for Pediatrics. 81 PGY-1 Pediatrics positions were left unfilled this year. You can see the breakdown of matched applicants between US MD’s, US DO’s, US IMG’s and non-US IMG’s
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Match A Resident®
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If you have any hesitation about where you’re applying, there is still time to sign up for a Customized Program List from Match A Resident #MatchAResident #Match2024
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Start writing your Residency Personal Statement now, so you can check it off your list! #MatchAResident #ResidencyPersonalStatement #MatchTips
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Match A Resident®
2 years
These were the Top 5 Post-Match Specialties from 2021 General Surgery (Preliminary) Internal Medicine (Categorical) Family Medicine Transitional Year Internal Medicine (Preliminary) Be prepared to consider these specialties if you're applying to the SOAP this year! #Match2022
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2 years
Great example 🙌🏼
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Register for the Match in the NRMP’s Registration, Ranking, and Results® (R3®) system. Registration is available September 15, 2022 – January 31, 2023 for the standard $70 registration fee; after January 31, a $50 late registration fee will be charged. #match2023
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Match A Resident®
4 years
⚕️For all the #InternationalMedicalStudents who ever self-doubt, “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do!” 🩺 - Benjamin Spock, Pediatrician
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Quick Tip: Record your detailed Notes after an interview directly into MAR's Interview Manager. Otherwise, you may forget vital details! #MatchAResident #MatchTips #Match2022 #IMGFriendly #EmpoweringIMGs
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Match A Resident®
2 years
⚠️ READY FOR #MATCH2023 ?⚠️ Today you will be able to activate your Match a Resident subscription to either Regular (expires February 28th, 2023) or Full (which expires March 31st 2023 and includes Post Match SOAP access)✨
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Explore IMG-friendly programs and their requirements at ✨ Using your application criteria, Match A Resident is able to find the most compatible residency programs for you! Tag an IMG applying to #match2023 #MatchAResident #InternationalMedicalGraduates
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Match A Resident®
4 years
Introducing Dr. Cynthia Kudji & Dr. Jasmine Kudji, mother and daughter duo who both matched into #residency at the same time. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 #Doctors #NationalBestFriendsDay
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Match A Resident®
2 years
Knowing about these fees will help you to better organize your financial resources and budget accordingly Check out our blog for more info: #IMG #USMLE #ERAS #MatchAResident
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Match A Resident®
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Celebrating women in medicine this #InternationalWomensDay ! 💪✨ To IMGs aiming for US residency, keep breaking barriers! #WomenInMedicine #Match2024 #MatchAResident #EmpoweringIMGs #MedEd #MedTwitter
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Match A Resident®
1 year
Tag a fellow IMG that brings value to the US healthcare system! Within that cohort, there are more than 12,500 foreign national physicians. #MatchAResident #InternationalMedicalGraduates #InternationalMedicalGraduate #EmpoweringIMGs #match2023 #USMLE #ECFMG #ERAS #IMGResidency
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Match A Resident®
2 years
"LoI's are valuable tools that allow you to convey your sincere intentions to rank a program highly. Now is the time to write and send these letters via email. Keep in mind that you should only tell your #1 program that you are ranking them 1st." - Dr. Z, MAR Founder #Match2022
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Match A Resident®
3 years
Top 5 Factors in selecting applicants to interview, cited by Program Directors (2020): 1) USMLE Step 1 score (90%) 2) Specialty Specific Letters of Recommendation (84%) 3) USMLE Step 2 CK (78%) 4) Personal Statement (78%) 5) MSPE (76%) #MatchAResident #IMGFriendly
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