The Ultimate IMG Residency Match 2026 Timeline: Month-by-Month Roadmap to Match

Описание: Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the USMLE Residency Match process for International Medical Graduates (IMGs).

In this webinar, we bring together Program Directors and Associate Program Directors to reveal exactly what they look for in successful applicants.

📑 Key topics covered:
• Application Strategy: How holistic review works beyond just Step 2 CK scores.
• USCE & Tele-rotations: The truth about clinical experience and how tele-rotations can be just as powerful as hands-on experience if done right.
• Red Flags: How to overcome an older Year of Graduation (YOG) and low scores.
• Research & Step 3: When you should take Step 3 and what kind of research actually impresses programs.
• Success Story: Hear from Dr. Gabriella Rojas, an IMG with a 2016 YOG who secured a pre-match.

🩺 Speakers:
• Dr. Shayan Mahapatra (Associate Program Director)
• Dr. Vinod Nookala (Internal Medicine Chair & APD)
• Dr. Pramil Cheriyath (Program Director & CMO)
• Dr. Gabriella Rojas (Matched Applicant)

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🔖Chapters:

00:00 – Overview of the webinar focus for the upcoming match cycle.
01:51 – Meet Dr. Shayan Mahapatra (APD) Introduction to Dr. Mahapatra and his journey from IMG to Associate Program Director.
03:52 – What Determines an IMG Match? The shift to holistic review, the importance of Step 2 CK scores, and how to craft a CV that tells a story.
05:52 – Networking Tips for IMGs How to build organic professional relationships at conferences and during observerships.
07:35 – The Truth About Letters of Recommendation (LoRs) Red flags in generic letters vs. customized letters that highlight your growth and teamwork.
09:01 – Overcoming Old Year of Graduation (YOG) Dr. Mahapatra shares how he matched with a 7-year gap by being proactive with research and observerships.
10:11 – Meet Dr. Vinod Nukala & Dr. Pramil Cheriat Introduction to the program directors and their experience mentoring thousands of applicants.
14:31 – Importance of USCE & Tele-rotations. Why clinical experience is crucial for shortening the learning curve and why the "quality" of the rotation matters more than the location.
20:45 – Inside a High-Quality Tele-rotation A breakdown of what is taught during a tele-rotation: EKG modules, writing H&Ps, presenting cases, and one-on-one interaction with PDs.
25:55– Top Mistakes IMGs Make The dangers of waiting too long to apply, unexplained gaps, and relying on bad advice from peers instead of mentors.
34:59 – Does Research Matter for Residency? Quality vs. quantity: Why 50 meta-analyses might be a red flag and what PDs actually value in your research history.
41:06 – Should You Take Step 3? The risks and rewards of taking Step 3 before residency. Why a low score can hurt you more than helping you.
46:22 – Success Story: Dr. Gabriella Rojas (2016 Grad) How an IMG with a 9-year gap secured a pre-match by focusing on resilience, discipline, and not hiding her red flags.
53:10 – Q&A: Surgery to Internal Medicine & Visa Questions Answers to audience questions about switching specialties, visa issues (H4 EAD), and application strategies.
01:02:28 – Summary: What Program Directors Look For A final recap of the hierarchy of letters, the value of research, and key interview strategies.
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