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Victor Castilla M.D.October, 2009
What all International Medical Graduates MUST know about
Becoming a Doctor in the U.S.Becoming a Doctor in the U.S.Becoming a Doctor in the U.S.Becoming a Doctor in the U.S.
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“The celebrated American dream of “freedom and opportunity” has attracted immigrants for centuries,
but the current reality may be less than egalitarian for doctors trained outside the US and Canada. Instead, the US healthcare system may be designed such that international graduates aren’t competing on a level
playing field for access to graduate medical education and the jobs that come afterward.”
Ellen M SoffinMind the gap.
STUDENTBMJ | Volume 14 | October 2006http://student.bmj.com/search/pdf/06/10/sbmj374.pdf
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Where to start?
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Who are we?
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International Medical GraduateAn International Medical Graduate (IMG) is any physician who received his/her basic medical degree or qualification from a medical school outside of the U.S. or Canada, regardless of citizenship.
This includes any U.S. citizen who received a medical degree from a school outside of the U.S. or Canada
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What does it mean to be an IMG?
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In relation with medical U.S. Graduates
Where are we?
Certification of a Medical Specialist
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Disappointed?
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Becoming a Doctor in the U.S.…
Is only about passing USMLE tests?
Is only about passing USMLE tests?
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NO
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What is needed to Become
a Doctor in the U.S.?
What is needed to Become
a Doctor in the U.S.?
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Hard work
Perseverance
Good Guidance
Advice from other IMGs
Create Networks
Realistic Picture of the process
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However…However…However…However…
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Some will accomplish their goal to become doctors and some will not.
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To become To become oror
not to becomenot to become a Doctor? a Doctor?
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How to takethe decision?
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“For IMGs, a realistic picture of what it means to go to the US for residency training may be part of what
will make that process a success.”
Ellen M SoffinMind the gap.
STUDENTBMJ | Volume 14 | October 2006http://student.bmj.com/search/pdf/06/10/sbmj374.pdf
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Becoming a Doctor in the U.S. is about….
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EnglishEnglish
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MoneyMoney
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CulturalCultural AdaptationAdaptation
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Networking
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IMEDIMEDInternational Medical Education Directory
https://imed.faimer.org/
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Medical Board of CaliforniaMedical Board of California
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ECFMGECFMG
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical GraduatesEducational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
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USMLEUSMLE
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Graduation Date
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stop
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Pass the test in the First attempt
Failing is not allowed
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PTALPTAL
Postgraduate Training Authorization LetterPostgraduate Training Authorization Letter
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Migratory StatusMigratory Status
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Personal StatementPersonal Statement
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Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation
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U.S. Clinical ExperienceU.S. Clinical Experience
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SupportSupport
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Are you ready?Are you ready?
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“Remember that medicine is very important but not everything. It is easy to understand that your residency will be
very important and a great preoccupation, but do not forget that it is also the time to go on with your personal development.”
Rodolfo A. Armas-Merino, MD, MACPSpanish Speaking International Medical Graduates Applying for a Residency in the USA: Some Thoughts
http://www.acponline.org/about_acp/international/graduates/training_in_us/merino.htm
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Good Luck!
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ThanksThanks
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Victor Castilla M.D.
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