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The path to Residency; includes details about USMLE exams, ECFMG certification, ERAS application, Interviews, Match, State License, H1b/J1
Question Yourself before Chosing USMLE !
Expenses to expect- From USMLE STEP 1 to Residency
Time limit for USMLE/ No. of attempts allowed/ IELTS or TOEFL needed?/ Validity period of ECFMG certificate/Exam centre locations for CS & STEP 3
USMLE Application procedures
USMLE vs Post-graduation in home country
What is EMSWP? Online Status Verification for USMLE application
Various Forms Necessary For Usmle Application Procedure
AAMC's Roadmap to Residency- A free e-book covering every aspect of the path to residency
USA Major Cities - Map
List of official websites useful for Residency aspirants

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US VISA EXPERIENCES DATABASE
B1/B2- Documents to carry; Interview Qs; Tips; Sample Visa- Dr.S
My CS Visa Experience...by Dr Pavan Repeated visa rejections- A sad experience by an IMG
Dr. Mistry's CS Visa Experience- 10 year multiple entry without Step 1 or CK scores
B1/B2 Visa experience- Chennai
10 year multiple-entry visa- Chennai
The Big Dilemma : Student Visa vs Visitor Visa- Pros and cons- Dr.Shreyas
Visa Basics For IMG's-Video Lecture By Carl Shusterman
B1/B2 visa Interview- Documents to carry
B1/B2 visa Interview- Tips & FAQs
B1/ B2 Visa Interview questions for USMLE aspirants
How early can we reapply (B1/B2) once we make use of the "single entry"?
Port of Entry- Tips & Tricks
My bitter experience at the Port of Entry -
Extend Stay on Visitor Visa !

Surname and Firstname issue with US visa
Do you have a Red eye? You gotta stay away from US consulate!
US visa mock interview video

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My interesting Surgery MATCH Experience with a single interview
Internal Medicine Match Experience 2009 (Matched with just 2 interviews)
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A motivating IMG Experience- from Step 1 to Surgery Residency in Miami
List of my 26 interviews (Cyber MD)
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USCE
Free! Observership / Externship programs list
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USCE: A rewarding experience in Ophthalmology- Dr. Sucheta

Free! List of Internal Medicine PRE-MATCH programs

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Letter Of Recommendation (LOR):
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FAQs: LORs from non-physicians? Send copy?/ Content of an LOR/ How many LORs?
Advantages and disadvantages of waiving the right to see an LOR
Three Sample Letters of Recommendation
Sample ERAS documents

MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation):
'Must-know' facts about MSPE
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Sample ERAS documents
Neutral MSPE in ERAS

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Sample ERAS documents

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Credentials Verification- Basics
Credentials Verification- FAQs
How long does it take to complete the Credentials verification process?

Budget:
Expenses to expect- From USMLE STEP 1 to Residency-Cyber MD
Estimated Expenses, Earnings & Savings-Dr.Waqas
Initial settling down expenses when you start your residency
Free PDF document creation & conversion- Google documents, pdfonline.com
Different ways to mail documents from India to USA

STEP 1:
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Free Pathology Lecture Videos
Tips on how to counsel
Helpful tips for CIS part of USMLE Step 2 CS
Pass CS The Easy Way !!!-Dr. Pavan
Pros and cons of writing Patient notes in paper / computer
USMLE Review Notes for Step 2CS (Dr.Patel)
Step 2 CS application details
Calculation to Pass Step 2 CS
CS Score Reporting Schedule - 2008
No more watches in CS

H1B Visa Basics:
Is H1b an 'immigrant' visa or 'non-immigrant' visa?
How to bring your spouse to the USA, if you get married during your residency on H1b visa
How long can you stay in the USA with H1b status?
How many times can we travel outside the United States when we are on H1b status?

Travel:
Got an SSSS stamp? You need to undergo special security screening
Websites for booking a Hotel / Hostel
Checklist before you book a room
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Travel within USA
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Beware of "Identity thefts" in the USA

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CCS Tips and tricks:
Musa's 100 Rules for Step3 CCS
How to crack CCS?-Experience and tips
Step 3 to Include Media Clips Starting in March 2008
Dr.Patel's USMLE Review Notes for Step 3

Interview tips by BBB- IM Program Coordinator
Interview Tips
English Fluency
Most important part of your application?
What Not to Do during your residency Interview....
Think of Interviews as Speed Dating
Another Way to Look at Why Language Skills are Important.
The best way to schedule interviews- especially if you are an IMG looking for a prematch offer
Tip to save some hotel expenses during the interview season-Cyber MD

Emergency Medicine:
Free! List of H1b Emergency Medicine Programs
What to look for in a EM program/ Questions to ask during interview
Standard LOR format for Emergency Med application

AFTER MATCH
State License Application
H1b application process / Documents required
Initial settling down expenses when you start your residency

Post Match Scramble- Tips & Tricks:
Trick- Unfilled programs which do not show up in NRMP's list
Criteria for PostMatch Scramble.....
How to prepare for the Scramble? My Tips & Tricks
What happens during the Scramble?
How not to waste time during the scramble
Possible ways to contact the programs during the Scramble
Success rate? Do we need to be in the US? Which specialty to target first?
Free PDF document creation & conversion-Google documents, pdfonline.com
Fax Machine 4.23--A free online Fax Sender
Official NRMP List of unfilled programs- past 5 years

Neeraj Notes for USMLE
Usmle Review Notes by Dr.Patel: Step 1 | Step 2CK | Step 2CS | Step 3
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Research
Research opportunity for IMGs in University of Chicago
How to prepare for a Poster Presentation

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STEP 1: 7 Hour Sample Test by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins- Dr.Pavan
Collection Of More Than 100 Ethical issues - For all USMLE Steps!
ECG LIBRARY- by Dean Jenkins and Stephen Gerred - Dr.Pavan
Treatments for 250 Disease Conditions
Genetics MCQs-University of Michigan- Dr.Pavan
Microbiology & Immunology- University of South Carolina - Dr.Pavan
Anatomy n Physiology Basics- Hillsborough Community College - Dr.Pavan
ImmunologyClinic.com- MCQs & Case studies-- Dr.Pavan
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Residency interview questions

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renjithkumar

cs result coming late 1 Reply

Started by renjithkumar in MATCH Forum. Last reply by Shreyas 14 hours ago.

Ozzie T

Any one from Oman or arab region? 2 Replies

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CS date in october

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ash

any female with CS on 6th july LA

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JAMSHEED RASHEED MEMON

hey guys can anybody help me find a good research or externship programs i mean tell me the hopitals or research program that are hiring 2 Replies

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Free incredible USMLE Notes by Neeraj and Zako 8 Replies

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CS exam in Atlanta

Started by SHAB IZA in STEP 2 CS Forum Jul 3.

Amrapali Krishna

How to counsel 1 Reply

Started by Amrapali Krishna in STEP 2 CS Forum. Last reply by SHAB IZA Jul 3.

Num

How much chance for low 90 score for IMG needed visa to match in Im 3 Replies

Started by Num in MATCH Forum. Last reply by Num Jul 2.

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