What’s in a Letter?  A letter of recommendation is a key piece of information for any NRMP Match applicant, but especially important for the IMG. Letters of recommendation for US applicants often are partly just to make sure that a candidate that looks “good on paper” isn’t crazy, or doesn’t have any hidden flaws that […]

To Research or Not to Research, That is the Question Depending on your interest in research and the field you are applying to, research may or may not benefit you in your application to compete in the NRMP Match. Many international graduates feel that this is a necessary part of their application, but really may […]

USMLE Info and Advice Workin’ in the USA Completing clinical electives in the US is a very important step in a successful match for any applicant, but especially for the IMG. Remember, your medical school back home may be the most famous institution in your country, but chances are your program director and residency committee […]