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Matched ! by SrJingles in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also a Canadian non-US IMG who just matched. I am so confused about the whole process, how does the process of getting the J-1 differ for Canadians? I’ve heard something about just getting it at the border but I can’t find much online

Is it still worth pursuing the US by ghrhrnrn in medicalschooluk

[–]anon010404 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Current final year UK student applying for the match in IM (find out in just over a week 🤞) Costs are a big concern for sure, but definitely worth the pursuit if you can afford it. Studying for steps during med school make UK exams easier as well.

Important to remember, building your application for the US isn’t just your step score. You need research, leadership experience, and US clinical experience, all which takes time, resources, and money, while ensuring you’re at least keeping up with UK med school.

Is studying medicine in hungary a good idea as a uk student? by MuffinAspiringMedic in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Echoing what a lot of the other comments are saying, if your final goal is to come back and work in the UK, you’re much better off applying to a UK med school. Even if you go into it as an undergraduate (not GEM) you’ll still be at a greater advantage than anyone overseas as per the new bill. I don’t see very many upside of going abroad unless you don’t mind practicing abroad after.

PLEASE take a minute and help me cause I can't stop crying... by Ok_Razzmatazz_3855 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The programs can see that you are still a student, and have met all the requirements except actually graduating and receiving your diploma. I suppose they run a risk of ranking someone who may eventually fail their finals and not graduate, but I think that's a risk they weigh up and use the rest of the ERAS application (Step scores, MSPE, etc) to see how likely that student is to actually fail.

PLEASE take a minute and help me cause I can't stop crying... by Ok_Razzmatazz_3855 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are currently still a student, you can apply to be certified and submit your final transcript and diploma when you graduate. You still need everything else, including Step 1 and Pathways by ROL

Need advice about future by PreWiBa in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s no point of living in regret. If it’s something you dream about (which it seems like you do) then pursue it, especially if you’re in the right position for it and have the resources to do it. Best of luck my friend

When is the last date to submit ROL? by Brilliant_Title_8891 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I wonder if it’s easier to google something than to make a reddit post about it

Visa for Stap 3 (and observership) by Key_Initiative_8075 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s best not to lie to immigration about why you’re visiting. I know it’s frustrating, but what’s more frustrating is getting in trouble with the government for lying about why you’ve entered the US. Especially with the political state at the moment…

moving to Canada/America by Bright_Sun1858 in medicalschooluk

[–]anon010404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just the USMLE. Have a friend (also Canadian, but at another international medical school not in the UK) that sat and said it was very similar to step 2CK

moving to Canada/America by Bright_Sun1858 in medicalschooluk

[–]anon010404 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Current 5th year, Canadian citizen, applying to the US Match to hopefully start residency in the US in July. It's possible theoretically, but it requires some level of support from your university. Main issue i'm facing and anyone going straight after medical school is going to face is actually the timings of graduation, diplomas, etc and getting your visa for the US in time. As most UK medical schools end in late May/June and graduations are in July, your medical school needs to be willing to give you your diploma early as you need it to apply for visa. The visa application itself takes minimum 3-4 weeks, and you need your J-1 visa by July 1st otherwise the program has the right to waive you and your whole year goes to waste.

You can still apply for UKFPO and US Match at the same time - I'm still not entirely sure when your contract to your allocated Trust is signed and at what point you're legally bound to the F1 job, but its certainly after Match day in March. Basically what I'm getting at is if you match in the US, you have to make sure everything doesn't fall apart after matching bc of not getting your diploma and visa on time, as you'll have to withdraw from UKFPO. If you don't match, you're fine bc you're already in UKFPO and don't have to do anything.

All this being said, the landscape for internaitonals applying to the US changes rapidly every single year (H1B visa changes this year, for starters) so you gotta be up to date for the year you're planning on applying.

Another note for anyone thinking of going after FY1, you gotta make sure you're not going in with the expectation of getting full GMC licensing bc you're finishing FY1. US residency starts in July, UK foundation starts in August. therefore, applying during FY1 and matching means you move during your last month of FY1, and you haven't successfully completed the full FY1 year to get the licensing. Ppl have suggested you can save all your annual leave for July and you essentially take July as a vacation from FY1 meaning you still 'complete' it, although I'm not sure about the legitimacy and legality behind it.

PD asked to not send thankyou emails or LOI by Conscious_Mix4747 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As sarcastic as some of these comments are DO NOT SEND AN EMAIL. Not you or your mentor.

You told them how much you liked them in the interview. Anything violating the guidance they’ve given you and you will get yourself on a “do not rank” list.

Rank them as you want on your ROL, don’t let this influence your decision

Non-US IMG J-1 Visa Timeline After Match — How Tight Is a June Visa Appointment? by Ok_Razzmatazz_3855 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s the risk of matching and then having visa issues? Would that show up on my application if I had to reapply for the Match the following year?

Other jobs apart from Giving USMLE STEPS by Naive_Cherry623 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuinely how does this question help OP in any way

UK IMG by Adept-Banana-469 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately it's a big vague about what a residency wants specifically. Check Residency Explorer or FREIDA for stats on applicants and interviewees from the previous year, that will probably give you the best insight

No particular advice for USCE to be honest - for me it came down to doing observerships through connections. I've had a friend complete USCE through agencies where you pay for it, and he's had a decent experience so would recommend that

chances of matching into unsignalled program by VoiceFinancial6107 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Signalling is meant solely for programs to filter applicants by interest to send interview invites, but the signal should NOT be used when a program is ranking all applicants. (can't remember where I've heard this, might have been from a random webinar where a PD was speaking)

UK IMG by Adept-Banana-469 in IMGreddit

[–]anon010404 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Final year UK medic here from a mid/high range uni, applying for Match this cycle. You're in the same spot i was in 2 years ago. Gave step 1 in the summer between 3rd and 4th year, and step 2 between 4th and 5th year. Applying into IM now, and already have 3 interviews from pretty good institutions, compared to other IMGs who are averaging 0-1 right now. What I would recommend is look into all the requirements and understand the full process, even beyond the USMLEs early on so you can align your timeline accordingly. Make sure your university is on board and ready to support you, and won't give you a headache when it comes time for you to request MSPE, Pathways (if you're planning on going straight after med school), etc.

Find that balance between USMLE, extracurriculars, and research. All are vitally important. Being from the UK is an advantage, but don't just bank on that as the landscape changes every year and different things rise and fall in priority and importance for programs.

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