BG to IMG Series : USA
BG to IMG Series : USA
Summary
The on-demand teaching session, "The Ultimate USMLE Journey" by Dr. Fatema Ravat, provides a comprehensive guide for medical professionals preparing for the USMLE exams, from step 1 to step 3, and the subsequent steps needed for a successful medical residency in the USA. The session offers practical advice on how to ace exams, documents needed for the application process, observerships and rotations after graduation, application preparation, and living conditions in the USA. The webinar also breaks down living expenses and the cost of undertaking the USMLE journey, which is estimated to be around $20-21,000. This valuable session is packed with tips and strategies from a PGY1 Internal Medicine doctor, and it aims to provide tools every medical professional needs in their journey through USMLE and beyond.
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- Understand the steps and process required for the USMLE journey including application, preparation and assessment.
- Learn about crucial documents for application such as USMLE scores, ECFMG certificate, and others.
- Identify and implement successful studying techniques and exam preparation for USMLE Step 1, Step 2CK, and Step 3.
- Gain knowledge on living conditions, cost estimation, and essential preparations needed before traveling to the USA for the USMLE examinations.
- Develop an understanding of the US healthcare system, various specialties to match into, and crucial skills to develop for a successful career in medicine.
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THE ULTIMATE USMLE JOURNEY Fatema Ravat, MD PGY1 Internal MedicineTHE BIG PICTURE- broken down • USMLE STEP 1 • B1/B2 USA Visa • Research/Electives before graduation • OET • ECFMG CERTIFICATE • Observerships/rotations after graduation • STEP 3 +/- • APPLICATION PREPARATION- CV, personal statement, list of programs to apply, LORs, MSPE, interview preparation, submit research papers (June-September) • Apply on ERAS (September) • Give interviews (October-February) • Send out Letter of interest (September-October) and letter of intent (January) • MATCH!!! (March) • SOAP How to apply for USMLE exams • https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv2u8YGjO nBa5tjIVm5NnANZMuBGlTchw&si=7Y-ert- TXpkEBxV2Step 1 • FA • Uworld- Use NOTES feature • Divine intervention podcasts (DIP) • NBMEs • Pathoma • Sketchy/BNB/Kaplan/ANKI/Amboss - supplementsStep 2 CK • Uworld • FA for step 1 • NBME • CMS forms subject wise • DIP • AmbossStep 3 • Uworld • CCS cases • Step 2 notes • DIP • AmbossHow to ACE exams • REVISE • ASSESS • IMPROVE • GIVE YOUR 100% • REVISE!!!Documents for Application • USMLE scores • ECFMG Certificate • LORs • MSPE, MST (Medical school) • Personal Statement • ERAS CV • Excel sheet of programs to apply to (FREIDA, Residency explorer)OBSERVERSHIP 1) Contacts!!! 2) Cold-emailing 3) Websites of Hospitals 4) If in USA- visit primary clinics in person 5) Agency- at your own risk!Skills to develop • Conversational • Job experience and related skills • Research • Volunteering in community • Sports/fitness • Personal hobbies • CookingImportant things for traveling to the USA!!!! • Visa, Dollar Debit card, sim-card, driving license • Important relevant documents – insurance, photos, copies of ids • Immunizations • Read common bread and butter topics • Note down everything you see in a day • Essentials- Scrubs, Steth, White coat, Shoes • Accommodation – AirBnb, Furnished finders, Relatives! • Transport- Public transport > Drive yourself > Lyft > UberCost of the journey ---- $20-21,000 STEPS COST Application for ECFMG certification and certificate o$160 verification (Form 186) USMLE Step 1 $1195 USMLE Step 2 $1195 USMLE Step 3 $925 Uworld 6 months $420 each OET $400 ECFMG Pathway application for ECFMG Certification $925 ECFMG Certification $160 USMLE transcript $80 ERAS token + NRMP fee $165 + $70 Applying upto 150-200 programs $3500-4500 USA trip (tickets, accommodation, food, commute,etc) $6500-7000 Rotations cost $0 – 1000 x 3Most common specialties to match for Non US IMG 1. Internal Medicine 2. Family Medicine 3. Pediatrics 4. Psychiatry 5. Surgery Prelim 6. Neurology 7. Pathology Hospital system • Insurance based • In-patient: ED-> Admission -> Floors/ICU -> Discharge • Outpatient: Continuity care clinics • Electives • 6/7 days a week of work, up-to 12 hours a day (MAX) • Vacation- 3-4 weeks/yearLiving conditions in the USA • Income- $3500-4600/month, biweekly pay • Renting an apartment- 1 bhk $1100- 1600/month • Wifi + Sim $60-70 • Groceries/shopping $400-500/month • Car insurance $250-450GOOD LUCK! See you at the other side ☺ THANK YOU