Sage-Tips

Is it hard to match into pediatrics?

U.S. senior medical school applicants are readily able to match into pediatrics. In the 2018 NRMP Match, only 1.1\% of U.S. seniors went unmatched. However, top tier residency programs remain very competitive. International medical graduates (IMGs) find matching into pediatrics much more difficult.

Can you match with a low Step 1 score?

Both UMMS and national AAMC Match data suggests however that sub 200 Step 1 scores will likely start to limit a student’s match possibilities to the lesser competitive specialties. 215-230: This range is considered “OK to good.” Still, at the lower end of this range, some limitations in the match process may occur.

Can a 200 step 1 match?

With a step 1 score of 200, this applicant group had a match probability of 20–25\%.

What is a good usmle score for a non US IMG?

General Facts and Statistics Average USMLE Scores for Matched Non-US IMGs. USMLE Step 1: 234 Match Rate: 56.1\% More Non-US IMGs reported having a Ph.D. than US IMGs Non-US IMGs averaged 2.5 research experiences, with 69.0\% reporting at least one research experience

How important are USMLE scores for pediatric residency programs?

Pediatrics residency programs are less concerned with how high an applicant’s USMLE scores are; they are more interested in the applicant as a person and their ability to work with children effectively. It is important to do well in any Pediatric clinical rotations or experiences you complete.

What are the residency requirements for a non-US IMG?

State Medical License or other authorization to practice medicine in the state of intended employment (if such license/authorization is required by the state) Visas are a large residency application factor for Non-US IMGs. Non-US IMGs are responsible for researching individual medical residency program’s via policies.

What is a non-US IMG and why should you care?

Non-US IMGs are responsible for researching individual medical residency program’s via policies. Researching residency programs and their visa policies properly will help Non-US IMGs conserve resources and increase chances of finding the right residency program. Keep in mind you don’t have to do this alone!