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How competitive is internal medicine residency for IMG?

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Matching intoInternal Medicine. Because there are only 0.41 U.S. MD applicants per 1 program spot, internal medicine is considered to be Very Friendly for IMGs students.

Which residency programs are most competitive?

What Are the Most Competitive Medical Residencies in the United States?

1. #1: Orthopedic Surgery Overall Score: 28.
2. #2: Neurological Surgery Overall Score: 27.
3. #3: Plastic Surgery Overall Score: 26.
4. #4: Otolaryngology Overall Score: 25.
5. #5: Dermatology Overall Score: 24.
6. #6: Radiation Oncology Overall Score: 23.

How many programs should IMGS apply to?

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.

What matters most for residency?

Historically, the most competitive residency programs are surgical specialties that have good work/life balance, are prestigious, and/or have good pay such as dermatology, head and neck surgery, ophthalmology, urology, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.

Can IMGs apply for residency positions?

Before IMGs can start applying for residency positions, they must meet a set of requirements. US medical schools have their own definition of international medical graduates. The location and accreditation of the medical school attended determines whether the graduate is an IMG, not the citizenship of the graduate.

How competitive is competitive for IMGs?

Competition is fierce for IMGs. Each year, thousands of applicants compete for few positions. In recent years, IMGs in the US matched at an approximate 56\% rate while IMGs in Canada matched at an approximate 50\% rate. According to a study by the NRMP, IMGs that matched to their preferred specialty are most likely to:

What is an international medical graduate (IMG)?

US medical schools have their own definition of international medical graduates. The location and accreditation of the medical school attended determines whether the graduate is an IMG, not the citizenship of the graduate. This means that American citizens who graduated from medical schools outside the United States and Canada are considered IMGs.

Can a foreign citizen attend a US medical school as an IMG?

Thus, a foreign citizen who attends a US medical school is NOT an IMG. However, a US citizen that attends a med school outside of the US would be considered an IMG. (Technically, s/he would be a US IMG). How Hard Is It REALLY to Get Into a US Residency as an IMG?