Sage-Tips

How many programs should an IMG apply to for residency?

According to our research, even the strongest IMG applicant needs to apply to at least 80 programs to have a good probability of a successful match. Mid applicants may need to apply to 120-150 programs.

How many programs should IMG apply for?

We recommend being more strategic and applying to no more than 30-35 programs, at most. The “ideal” range could be from 15 to 35, though it’s important to remember that there is no actual universally applicable “ideal” number of residency programs to apply to.

Can you match with 5 interviews?

The bottom line is that if you have 5-7 interviews as an IMG, you are right at the 50th percentile. This also translates to a 50\% chance of matching. So if you have 5 or more interviews, your chances of matching is 50\%.

Can I match with 2 interviews?

There is no universal answer to how many interviews will guarantee a match, but NRMP data can guide you. Your match depends on how you rank your programs and how the programs rank you. A match can only occur if both parties are ranked by one another, and programs will only rank you if they’ve interviewed you.

How do you find IMG-friendly residency programs?

How do you find IMG-friendly residency programs? 1 Consider where different programs are located. You might be surprised to know applying to programs in certain locations can work in your favor. 2 Choose your specialty wisely. 3 Seek help from your school. 4 Network as much as you can.

Is it difficult to get a medical residency in Canada as IMG?

You’ve encountered some challenges while applying to medical schools despite having a good academic record. You have started looking into international schools, but you may have heard that it could be difficult to secure a medical residency in Canada if you become an international medical graduate (IMG). As always, you’re up for the challenge.

Can I get a US residency after graduating from an international program?

The best piece of advice for securing a US residency after graduating from an international program is to use every resource available at your school. Dr. Madden explains that SGU tracks where graduates end up, the specialties they pursue, and whether the hospital supports VISAs for grads who aren’t US citizens.

How many PGY-1 residency positions are filled by IMGS?

In 2018, family medicine offered 3,629 PGY-1 positions total, and 1,065 were filled by IMGs. Where most IMGs work. The five states with the most IMG matches in 2018 were New York (1,384), Florida (529), Michigan (496), Pennsylvania (462) and New Jersey (399). Alaska, by contrast, awarded only a single residency position to an IMG.