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International Medical Graduates have it more difficult than American Medical Graduates, when it comes to the match.

International Medical Graduates have it more difficult than American Medical Graduates, when it comes to the match. This is a well known fact. But this should not be discouraging. In fact, an argument can be made that if the process is played correctly, you could even match into competitive specialties. ​

"It makes absolutely no sense to forgo following your dream and pursuing your desired specialty, just because your school tells you not to try."

Many IMG’s don’t even apply because they see themselves as having virtually no chance to match into hyper-competitive specialties, regardless of how good their application looks. They could have a 270 USMLE step score and still not apply to their desired specialty for fear of not matching.

It makes absolutely no sense to forgo following your dream and pursuing your desired specialty, just because your school tells you not to try.The average overall USMLE step score is in the high 220’s and low 230’s. Believe it or not, you will see that if you have an average step score your probability of matching into very competitive specialities like dermatology is 30-40%. That is much higher than the zero percent chance that you would have initially thought for an IMG. In fact, it’s not bad odds at all! It makes absolutely no sense to forgo following your dream and pursuing your desired specialty, just because your school tells you not to try

"you only have one shot at this. Apply. And apply to the speciality that you dream of doing."

This is the match. And you only have one shot at this. Apply. And apply to the speciality that you dream of doing. Now, this is not to say that you should not apply for a backup specialty, just in case you get far enough down your rank list during the matching algorithm. But give yourself a fighting chance at living the life you deserve! The cost it takes to apply to your preferred specialty is insignificant when compared to the cost of medical school, the years of study and the lifestyle that you gain if you match into your desired field. The point is, if you truly want to do a competitive specialty, and you truly think it is your passion, apply. We can help you achieve your dreams because we know the statistics, we know the numbers, and we know the game. And if you know how this process is played, anything is possible. ​

We are here to help you achieve your dreams.

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I am eternally thankful for the Roadmap to Residency for their continued mentorship and assistance not only with the personal statement, CV, interview prep but also the step by step mentorship and careful application review before submission. Moreover, I was able to connect with wonderful physicians in my specialty from different states and I found the best advice to as to how to fine tune my communication skills with residency programs to ensure my success into matching in my top choice!

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Martina - Matched Student

Roadmap changed our lives. They show me that it was still possible to get into my dream speciality. Help me get a 263 on step 2 and match into dermatology!! I can’t thank roadmap to residency enough. If you are thinking about using their services just do it if you are serious about getting into residency. The cost of their help is Pennies on the dollar compared to what you make as an attending.

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