IMG-friendly programs are more common in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Pathology. Community hospital programs and those in underserved areas tend to be more welcoming to IMGs.
Rather than applying broadly to all programs, IMGs should research which programs have a history of IMG acceptance. Targeted applications increase interview rates.
Targeted IMG-Friendly Application Strategy
Timeline: Application season · Cost: $2,000–$5,000
Where can I find a list of IMG-friendly programs?
Doximity, SDN (Student Doctor Network), and IMGResidentForum.com maintain crowd-sourced lists. The NRMP charting outcomes report provides data on IMG match rates by program type.
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