2023 Top Most IMG Friendly Residency Specialties
Moving to a different country can be scary, and for an IMG applying for residency in the US may certainly be stress-inducing. With this blog post, we hope to help ease your stress and suggest some of the most IMG-friendly residency specialties you should consider applying to this year! For...
Will Surgery and Medicine Shelf Exam Scores Replace Step 1 Now That It’s Pass/Fail?
As of January 1, 2022, USMLE Step 1 officially became pass/fail. Historically, the Step 1 score served as a metric for competency of basic medical foundational knowledge and most importantly, was used by residency programs to determine an applicant’s competitiveness. One of the reasons for the change to pass/fail was...
DO Residency Talk
Elite Medical Prep recently hosted a roundtable event dedicated to the intricate aspects of residency applications, providing participants with insights into the application cycle. This session was hosted by Dr. Janet Tam and Dr. Jim Devanney. The discussion spanned topics ranging from exam preferences to specialty considerations, encompassing vital factors...
5 Things US IMGs Should Know When Applying to Residency
Applying for residency is a stressful process with much that feels out of the applicant’s control. In truth however, there are some very important actions that can be taken to maximize your chances for success as an IMG!
Residency Virtual Interviews
Elite Medical Prep recently hosted a roundtable event dedicated to the intricate aspects of residency applications, providing participants with insights into the application cycle. The recorded session from this roundtable event is centered on the topic of the residency virtual interview and is hosted by Dr. Christina Boada and Dr....
Tackling the Residency Personal Statement
Elite Medical Prep recently organized a roundtable event on the nuances of residency applications, equipping attendees with essential insights for this year's cycle. In the event titled "Mastering the Residency Personal Statement," hosted by Dr. Eigar and Dr. Zielinski. During the session, participants delved into the critical aspect of the...
Navigating Residency Application Red Flags & Enhancing Your Reapplication Strategy
Elite Medical Prep recently held a roundtable event on residency applications. The event featured Dr. James Boothe from Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine and Dr. Sarah Godfrey, a fellow in Cardiology and Palliative Care at UT Southwestern. During the session, Dr. Boothe and Dr. Godfrey focused on residency application red...
Obtaining a Residency Letter of Recommendation
We are thrilled to bring you another invaluable recorded session from Elite Medical Prep's Residency Roundtable series. This session, titled "Obtaining Letters of Recommendation," is hosted by the esteemed Dr. Emily Zelinski. In this session, Dr. Emily Zelinski will guide you through essential strategies for securing strong Residency Letters of...
Applying to US Residency as an IMG
Announcement: Join us for Elite Medical Prep's Residency Roundtable Session on "Applying to US Residency as an IMG" Greetings, aspiring medical professionals! We are thrilled to announce an informative recorded session hosted by Elite Medical Prep, dedicated to helping International Medical Graduates (IMGs) navigate the intricacies of applying for...
Step 2 CK Percentiles and Placing in the Top
According to the USMLE, Step 2 CK asks test takers to "apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical sciences essential for the provision of patient care under supervision". They are testing whether you are ready to move on to your next step of training, meaning residency! Placing high on...