Dear readers
and followers of the blog,
I
started this blog back more than a decade ago as I was going through the process
of applying for residency. By any standards, I was an “old Grad”, having been
out of medical college for many years. I went through the graduate school
route, did research and then applied for residency. The blog was an outcome of
my experiences and an outlet for analysis of NRMP match outcomes data.
There is but a point that some of you
may or may not have realized. Many of the articles on the blog content are more
than 5 years old, that’s when I stopped writing due to the busy-ness of life
(family, personal life, work etc.). It is a tough road for an IMG, and it is
good to have any help along the way. Which is why I am now deciding to get back
to writing, informing and helping.
Many of you have reached out in the
meanwhile to ask specific questions about your situation. I have not been able
to respond to all them, some I have. I am doing this because that I can give
back to those who are in same position by sharing my experience and advice. I
am not up to date with the policy and exam changes for IMG residency. One thing
is true, many appreciated posts have endured over the years as still relevant.
This is blog is a labor of love and I
am not getting any significant income from it. Some ad related income goes
towards website upkeep and maintenance. It is neither appropriate nor necessary
to make this a paid site. I have been in your situation and know what situation
IMGs come from. We may not have education debt as common as it is for US grads
but IMGs do have limited funds. The USMLE process is expensive: educational
material, exams, interviews, the list of expenses keeps adding up. So, I do
want to keep this site a free resource for anyone who is in the same journey.
If I do not respond to your individual
email or Facebook message, please do not take it personally. If there is a
theme that emerges from many people asking the same kind of question, I could
work post to help out. I will pin this post on facebook page, so that readers
do have a general overview of where things are at present.
Stay safe
and take care
Good luck!
Mleresidencytips.com
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