The IMG Roadmap Podcast

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****What does it actually take to match as an IMG without over-applying, without perfect stats, and without a “traditional” path?Dr. Miranda proves that success in the Match isn’t about doing everything — it’s about doing the right things, at the right time.A US-IMG trained in the UK, Dr. Miranda made a strategic decision early in medical school to pursue the U.S. pathway. Instead of rushing, she built her application intentionally — gaining clinical experience, leveraging mentorship, and learning how to think like the exam.The result? 16 interviews from just 75 applications — and a match at UMass. What You’ll Learn:In this episode, she breaks down exactly how she did it — including what she would do differently, what actually mattered, and what most IMGs are getting wrong.Why starting early matters more than being “smart”How to balance USMLE prep while training outside the U.S.The real reason most IMGs plateau on Step examsHow to apply smarter, not just moreWhat actually gets you interviews (hint: it’s not just scores)Why networking can outperform your CVHow to build a competitive application without “perfect” researchMentioned in this Episode:HyguruCCHFWho This Is For:IMGs training outside the U.S.Students unsure when to start the USMLE journeyApplicants overwhelmed by conflicting adviceAnyone who thinks they’re “too late” or “not competitive enough”******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: - for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****From Unmatched to Neurology Resident: How Dr. Nishitha Built a Winning IMG ApplicationEpisode Summary: What happens when you do everything right—and still don’t match?In this episode, Dr. Nishitha shares the real, unfiltered journey of going unmatched… and what it actually takes to come back stronger.From a 235 Step 2 score to landing U.S. clinical experience at top institutions like Johns Hopkins, she breaks down exactly how she rebuilt her application, secured a preliminary position, and ultimately matched into neurology.This is not a “perfect score” story. This is a strategy, persistence, and execution story.If you’re an IMG wondering whether it’s still possible for you—this episode is your answer.What You’ll Learn:How to recover after going unmatched (and what NOT to do)The real role of USCE—and how to get it without connectionsWhy a 235 Step 2 score can still be enoughHow cold emailing actually works (when done right)The truth about prelim years—and why they’re underratedWhat neurology programs actually look for in IMGsHow to build momentum when you feel stuckKey Takeaways:Your application is more than your scoreBeing unmatched is a setback—not the endStrategy beats perfection every timeConsistency and execution > waiting for the “perfect moment”You don’t need connections—you need persistenceWho This Episode Is For:IMGs applying to neurologyIMGs who didn’t match (or are afraid they won’t)Anyone struggling with USCE, Step scores, or directionApplicants who feel “behind” or stuckConnect with Dr. Nishitha:@thegirlnextdoctor******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: - for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****What happens when your journey does not go according to plan?When you graduate medical school, start working, begin studying for the USMLE, fail Step 1 more than once, and watch your peers move on with life while you feel stuck?In this episode of the IMG Roadmap Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Davion Bartholomew, a U.S. citizen IMG from Trinidad and Tobago who shares the real story behind her journey to a family medicine pre-match offer.This is not a story of overnight success.It is a story of:repeated setbacksrebuilding after failurelearning the true reason she was failingchanging her mindsetapplying broadlyusing every connection availableand trusting the process even when it felt impossibleIf you are an IMG who has ever failed an exam, questioned your future, or felt behind in life, this episode is for you.In This Episode, We Talk About:What it’s like to graduate medical school in Trinidad and Tobago and work while trying to pursue U.S. residencyWhy she initially chose not to get coaching—and why she later changed her mindHow failing Step 1 twice affected her mentally and emotionallyThe hidden root cause of her exam failureWhy mindset was the biggest shift in her journeyHow she changed her study strategy and passedHow she applied to 111 programsHow she landed 9 interviewsHow one “accidental” in-person interview became a pre-match offerWhat pre-match really meansWhy family medicine was still her number-one choiceWhat she would say to any IMG struggling after failureKey Takeaways1. Failure is not the end of the roadEven after multiple attempts, it is still possible to match.2. You must identify the real reason you failedFor Dr. Davion, it wasn't a lack of knowledge. It was endurance.3. Mindset matters more than people realizeChanging her internal dialogue changed how she studied, how she showed up, and how she moved forward.4. Broad application strategy mattersShe applied to 111 programs, mostly family medicine, and used every connection she had.5. Pre-match can still happen—even when your application isn’t “perfect”She matched despite Step 1 attempts and being five years out from graduation.About Dr. Davion BartholomewDr. Davion Bartholomew is a U.S. citizen IMG from Trinidad and Tobago who graduated medical school from the University of the West Indies in 2020. She is currently working as a house officer in Emergency Medicine and has now secured a pre-match offer in Family Medicine in Pennsylvania.Connect with Dr. DavionInstagram: @davi_bartholomewMentioned in This EpisodeIMG Roadmap Planner drninalum.com/calendarIMG Roadmap Waitlist drninalum.com/waitlist******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: - for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****What happens when you do everything right…But the system still says no?In this episode of the IMG Roadmap Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Christian Matishak, a Canadian IMG who scored 250 on Step 1 and 265 on Step 2 — yet still struggled to match into residency.His journey includes:Applying to general surgeryMatching preliminary surgeryGoing through the Match three timesBeing told he could not reapply to surgery because of visa rulesPivoting into anesthesiologyFinally matching and becoming an attending anesthesiologistThis conversation is honest, raw, and incredibly important for IMGs who believe test scores alone will carry their application.Because the truth is:The Match is more complicated than that.What We DiscussWhy high USMLE scores still didn’t lead to a surgery matchWhat IMGs often misunderstand about residency competitivenessThe mistakes he believes hurt his applicationWhy personality and presence matter during rotationsThe hidden visa rule that prevents prelim residents from re-entering the match in some casesWhy he ultimately pivoted to anesthesiologyWhat a “suicide match” meansLife now as an attending anesthesiologist on a J-1 waiverThe mindset that carried him through three match cyclesKey Lessons for IMGs1️⃣ Scores alone are not enoughEven a 250/265 score profile does not guarantee a match in competitive specialties.2️⃣ Clinical performance mattersQuiet students who do not speak up in the OR may be overlooked.Programs want to know:“Do we want to work with this person for 4 years?”3️⃣ Visa rules can change your optionsSome visa restrictions prevent residents from re-entering the match for certain specialties once they’ve progressed in training.4️⃣ Pivoting is not failureDr. Matishak pivoted from surgery to anesthesia and discovered a career he genuinely enjoys.5️⃣ Positivity matters more than people thinkAfter two unsuccessful matches, he made one mental shift:“Things are going to work out.”That mindset changed everything.Where He Is Now?Dr. Matishak is now an attending anesthesiologist in Little Rock, Arkansas, completing his J-1 waiver while building a career that once seemed impossible.Connect With Dr. MatishakInstagram : @CMATISHAKLinkedIn: Christian Matishak*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the⁠⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****Match week is emotional.But SOAP is not chaos — it’s structured.In this episode, I walk you through exactly how the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) works, who is eligible, and how to prepare before match week so you are not scrambling in panic.If you are an IMG in the current cycle, this episode is mandatory listening.If you’re applying next year, this is your preparation blueprint.What I Cover in This EpisodeWhat SOAP actually is and why it existsWho qualifies for SOAPThe real reason people don’t match (hint: it’s not always credentials)IMG statistics in SOAPThe exact SOAP timeline (round-by-round breakdown)The rules you must NOT breakHow to prepare your application nowHow to build your SOAP support systemWhat to update in ERAS before match weekWhy emotional preparation matters as much as strategyCritical SOAP Timeline (Match Week)Monday (11 AM): You find out if you matchedTuesday–Wednesday: Programs review applications + interviewThursday: 4 offer roundsRound 1: 9–11 AMRound 2: 12–2 PMRound 3: 3–5 PMRound 4: 6–8 PMThursday 9 PM: SOAP endsFriday: Match DayIf you get an offer, you have 2 hours to respond.You must be ready.What You Should Be Doing NOWUpdate and polish your personal statementUpload strong LORs (you can still add new ones)Identify 5–6 support people for match weekPlan childcare/work adjustments if neededPrepare emotionallyKnow the rules (NRMP SOAP policy link below)Rules You Cannot BreakNo contacting programs outside ERASNo negotiating offersNo accepting multiple offersNo back-channelingViolations can follow you into future cycles.Recommended Episodes:Episode #54 – Dr. Emmanuel Morakinyo (SOAP Success Story) https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/54-img-roadmap-series-69-dr-emmanuel-morakinyo-internal/id1490731292?i=1000512802728Official NRMP SOAP Policieshttps://www.nrmp.org/residency-applicants/soap/SOAP is not the end of your story.Preparation beats panic.And I’m here to help you prepare.******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today:- for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****There’s been a lot of fear circulating online about a proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications, and I’ve been getting questions nonstop from IMGs who are worried about what this could mean for their future.In this episode, I break down what’s actually being discussed, who this proposal may apply to, and—most importantly—how I would think about this as a physician if I were applying for H-1B today.I share my own immigration journey, how I approached visas strategically, and why panic is never a strategy—but preparation is.Where the $100,000 H-1B fee discussion is coming fromWho this proposal would apply to (and who it would not)Why social media is the worst place to get immigration adviceHow physicians can potentially qualify for exemptionsWhat “national interest” really means for doctorsWhy shortage areas matter more than everWhat I would personally do if I were a new H-1B applicant todayKey TakeawaysNot every headline applies to every IMGPhysicians are uniquely positioned because of workforce shortagesKnowing the rules gives you leverageYou need a plan—not fearResources MentionedNIW information: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-second-preference-eb-2USCIS on H1B visa: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupationsHRSA Health Professional Shortage Area tool: https://data.hrsa.gov/topics/health-workforce/shortage-areas/hpsa-findIMG Roadmap Podcast Episode #13 (National Interest Waiver discussion):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-img-roadmap-series-30-dr-clarisse-tallah-fm-ob-maternal/id1490731292?i=1000469793341Immigration attorney referral: https://www.bakerlaw.com/insights/uscis-clarifies-when-100000-h-1b-fee-is-required-exempting-most-f-1-students/DisclaimerThis episode reflects my personal experience and opinions and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice.******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today:- for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****Emergency Medicine is often described as one of the least IMG-friendly specialties.So how did a U.S. IMG who went to medical school in Europe not only match into Emergency Medicine—but go on to design a flexible, independent career on her own terms?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Helena, known online as @a.youngdoctors.journey, an Emergency Medicine physician currently working as a travel/locum tenens EM doctorIn this episode we talk candidly about:Choosing medical school in EuropeThe loneliness of studying for USMLEs abroadThe reality of applying to EM as an IMGHow she secured SLOEs when doors were closedWhy networking—not scores—changed everythingAnd how she transitioned into a 1099, location-flexible EM career after residencyThis episode is for IMGs who want real talk, not sugar-coated advice.Why going to medical school in Europe can be a strategic decision—if planned correctlyThe biggest misconceptions IMGs have about match statisticsWhat it actually feels like to apply for U.S. residency as an IMGHow COVID disrupted U.S. clinical experience—and how to adaptStep 1 & Step 2 scores: what mattered and what didn’tWhat a SLOE is and why it’s critical for Emergency MedicineCreative, ethical ways to secure rotations and evaluationsWhy networking is the most underutilized IMG skillCold emailing, conferences, social mediaWhy Emergency Medicine doesn’t “love” IMGs—and how to work around itThe difference between W-2 and 1099 work after residencyHow locum tenens allows physicians to control time, income, and lifestyleEM is difficult for IMGs—but not impossibleScores matter less than strategy, timing, and relationshipsYou must build your own mentorship if your school doesn’t provide itNetworking is not optional—it’s a skillRejection is often redirectiomGet the scoop on:NRMP Match Outcomes DataCORD EM / SLOE resources (search: CORD Emergency Medicine SLOE)IMG Roadmap Podcast1099 / Locum Tenens pathwaysFeel free to reach out to Dr. Helena @a.youngdoctors.journey⁠on Instagram, or via email at hello@ayoungdoctorsjourney.comIf you’re an IMG interested in Emergency Medicine—or any competitive specialty—this episode will change how you think about planning, networking, and owning your path.******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: - for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****This episode is for the IMG who’s been told—explicitly or implicitly—that too much time has passed.In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Damien-ange Sighaka, a Cameroonian IMG who graduated medical school in 2013 and didn’t start U.S. residency until 2023—a full 10 years later.Often labeled an “old IMG,” Dr. Sighaka shares how he navigated:A decade-long gapMultiple medical school transfers across countriesECFMG delaysUSMLEs years after graduationWorking as a registered nurse while waitingAnd still matching into Internal Medicine residency at the very hospital where he worked as a nurseThis episode challenges everything IMGs are told about age, gaps, timelines, and what’s “realistic.”In this episode, we cover:What it really means to be labeled an “old IMG”How long gaps actually happen (and why they’re not always red flags)How ECFMG verification delays can derail timelinesWhy Dr. Sighaka chose nursing—and how it helped his applicationHow to stay clinically relevant while working another jobStrategic networking when you’re not a “traditional” applicantHow to approach observerships, research, and LORs with a long gapWhy mindset—not luck—was the turning pointWhat he would do differently if starting todayKey takeaways for IMGs with gaps:You cannot change the past—but you can control what you do nextBeing employed is not a failure—it can be a strategic advantageLong gaps require clarity, structure, and visibility, not hidingMindset determines whether gaps become anchors or leverageGuest InfoDr. Damien-ange SighakaCameroonian IMGMedical school graduation: 2013PGY-3 Internal Medicine residentIndiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital (Muncie, Indiana)Contact Dr. Sighaka:sighange@yahoo.frResources MentionedFree 2026 IMG Roadmap PlannerPlan your year month-by-month with clarity:https://drninalum.com/calendarIMG Roadmap Program Waitlisthttps://drninalum.com/waitlist******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: - for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the IMG Roadmap Newsletter so you never miss a beat!*****In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tolulope (Tolu) Abikoye, a Nigerian IMG practicing Family Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida.Stay tuned as Dr. Tolu shares his 15-year journey from F-1 (MPH) to J-1 residency, completing a J-1 waiver job in rural Michigan, obtaining an employment-based green card, and finally becoming a U.S. citizen in December 2025.In this episode, we cover:Why most residency programs sponsor J-1 (and why fewer sponsor H-1B)The J-1 2-year home requirement and why waivers are the gateway to staying in the U.S.Conrad 30 waiver basics (state-based, usually 30 slots/year, typically a 3-year commitment, must be in an HPSA)Green card steps (employment-based):PERM (labor certification)I-140I-485 (adjustment of status)Why to start planning early (PGY-2) + what to ask employers so for the smoothest journey possible. Citizenship basics: N-400, 5-year general rule vs 3-year marriage-based rule, interview + civics testResources & LinksThe physician-only WhatsApp group mentioned in the recording has since migrated to a private Facebook Group, where the community continues to connect, share updates, and support one another throughout their IMG journey.You can join the Facebook Group here.USCIS tracking: Create a USCIS online account to track filings and timelines.VA, HHS/federal agency, DOD, hardship/persecution waivers, National Interest Waivers and more.Listen to our episode with Dr. Tallah who went through the National Interest Waiver route!Eager to connect with Dr. Tolu? Feel free to shoot him an email at tolusubscribed@gmail.com******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: - for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.⁠

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****This episode is not about USMLE scores, CV checklists, or how many programs to apply to.It’s about the one factor I’ve quietly identified as the marker of who moves forward in the IMG journey—and it has nothing to do with intelligence or effort.I’ve coached IMGs since 2019, and I’ve noticed a pattern: many IMGs don’t struggle because they lack the credentials— they struggle because their mindset sabotages their strategy.In this solo episode, I walk you through the mindset shifts IMGs need in 2026 to stop self-eliminating, stop over-preparing from fear, and start making decisions from clarity instead of anxiety.In this episode, I cover:Why circumstances don’t predict outcomes—your interpretation doesHow IMGs confuse facts (visa status, exam history, training location) with personal limitationsWhy your inner dialogue is strategic, not just emotionalHow fear leads to avoidance, shame, over-explaining, over-preparing, and underperformingA 10-minute expressive writing exercise to expose hidden fearsHow to reframe your mindset without denying your realityWhy mindset is not your strategy—but the beginning of your strategyResources:IMG Planning Calendar for 2026: Start planning your year with clarity and intention:drninalum.com/calendar******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: - for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.

Quick pause!Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat!*****In this inspiring episode of the IMG Roadmap Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nsikak Daniel, a former member of the IMG Roadmap Course, who successfully matched into a U.S. medical residency program. She shares her journey from being a non-US international medical graduate to securing her dream residency, the challenges she faced, and how she overcame them.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Dr. Daniel’s background and what led her to pursue residency in the U.S. The biggest obstacles she faced as an IMG and how she tackled them. How the IMG Roadmap Course helped her navigate the complex residency application process. Key takeaways for other IMGs looking to achieve similar success. Practical advice for anyone preparing for the Match.Why You Should Listen: If you're an IMG looking for inspiration, guidance, and a roadmap to residency success, this episode is packed with insights that can help you take actionable steps toward your goals. Dr. Daniel’s story is proof that with the right strategy and support, your dream residency is within reach!Feel free to reach out to Dr. Daniel via Instagram @nsidaniel_md and Twitter @nsidaniel11!******Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: You can read more about the IMG Roadmap Course here: ⁠⁠⁠imgroadmap.com/p/2024⁠⁠ You can read about what roadmappers say about the IMG Roadmap®️ Program here: ⁠⁠⁠drninalum.com/testimonials⁠⁠⁠ Find answers to our most common questions here: ⁠⁠⁠drninalum.com/faq⁠⁠⁠ Don't hesitate to reach out - email us:- for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠- for course-related questions: ⁠⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠⁠*****Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey.As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Youtube Music⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** The Match can be an intimidating process, but you don’t have to face it alone–Join us as we interview Amanda from Match a Resident, dedicated to helping IMGs achieve success in the Match. Today, we break down key strategies for IMGs applying for U.S. residency. From securing impactful Letters of Recommendation to crafting a standout personal statement, Dr. Loom provides actionable advice to enhance your application. Key Takeaways: Start Early: Begin your application preparations now to avoid last-minute stress. Letters of Recommendation: Strong, personalized letters are crucial. U.S.-based letters are beneficial but not mandatory. Ensure your letter writers have updated information about you. Personal Statement: Craft a compelling narrative that reflects your journey and motivations. Tailor it to your top programs, but focus on clarity and impact. Application Nuances: Address significant experiences or gaps in your impactful experiences section. Use the format that best highlights your strengths. Sign up for Match a Resident for more valuable insights and use the code IMGRoadmap10 for 10% off your purchase! Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: You can read more about the IMG Roadmap Course here: ⁠⁠imgroadmap.com/p/2024⁠ You can read about what roadmappers say about the IMG Roadmap®️ Program here: ⁠⁠drninalum.com/testimonials⁠⁠ Find answers to our most common questions here: ⁠⁠drninalum.com/faq⁠⁠ Don't hesitate to reach out - email us: - for IMG-related questions: ⁠⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠ - for course-related questions: ⁠⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠⁠ ***** Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠⁠! Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey. As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠Youtube Music⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.⁠

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Welcome to another insightful episode of the IMG Roadmap Podcast, where we unravel the unique paths of IMGs in the medical field. In this episode, Dr. Justin Moreira takes us through his remarkable journey from pursuing diverse passions, including music, to ultimately securing a spot in radiation oncology. Keep listening to find out more about his unique journey! Finding Purpose Amidst Pursuing Passions: Dr. Moreira shares his transition from exploring diverse interests, like music, to realizing his calling in medicine, particularly radiation oncology. Despite initial detours, his unwavering passion for oncology, fueled by personal experiences, remained the driving force. Navigating the Match Process with Authenticity: He sheds light on matching without certain prerequisites, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and genuine interest in the specialty. Dr. Moreira's approach involved proactive engagement, mentorship, and leveraging resources like the Radiation Oncology Virtual Elective Rotation (ROVER). Crafting a Comprehensive Application: Through meticulous planning, he strategically utilized all available experiences to showcase a well-rounded persona, integrating diverse extracurriculars and impactful personal narratives. Dr. Moreira emphasizes the significance of personalized letters of recommendation and meaningful research experiences in strengthening his application. Tackling the Match: Delving into the intricacies of applying to both transitional and advanced specialty programs, Dr. Moreira demystifies the process, emphasizing the importance of persistence and resilience. He shares invaluable insights into navigating the complex landscape of residency applications and rankings, highlighting the role of thorough preparation and perseverance. The Mantra for Success: Dr. Moreira's philosophy revolves around the simple yet profound principle of "showing up," emphasizing the transformative power of consistent effort, even in the face of challenges. His journey exemplifies the resilience and determination essential for aspiring physicians, inspiring others to persevere in pursuit of their dreams. Reach out to Dr. Justin via: Instagram @JustinMoreira X (Formerly Twitter) @JustinMoreiraMD Email: justinmoreira@live.com Interested in writing your own medical success story? We've got you covered. Here's how you can join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: You can read more about the IMG Roadmap Course here: ⁠imgroadmap.com/p/2024 You can read about what roadmappers say about the IMG Roadmap®️ Program here: ⁠drninalum.com/testimonials⁠ Find answers to our most common questions here: ⁠drninalum.com/faq⁠ Don't hesitate to reach out - email us: - for IMG-related questions: ⁠drlum@imgroadmap.com⁠ - for course-related questions: ⁠admin@imgroadmap.com⁠ ***** Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠⁠! Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠⁠program⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey. As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on ⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠  Youtube Music and ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠.

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Join us as we delve into the world of IMG Roadmap, a comprehensive course designed to guide international medical graduates (IMGs) towards securing medical residency positions in the United States. Transforming Mindsets: Overcome self-doubt and demolish limiting beliefs with IMG Roadmap's transformative mindset sessions. Discover that you're not over-ambitious – you have what it takes to succeed! Weekly Teachings and Coaching: Tune in every Sunday and Wednesday for actionable insights and personalized coaching sessions. From networking strategies to perfecting your ERAS application, we've got you covered. Tailored Content for Success: Learn how to choose the right residency programs, ace interviews, and strategically navigate the match process with our tailored curriculum designed for IMGs. Comprehensive Curriculum: Explore key topics such as networking, US clinical experience (USCE), crafting standout personal statements, and mastering interview techniques. Additional Resources and Support: Gain access to templates, downloads, and a supportive community of fellow IMGs. Our self-paced component ensures flexibility while still providing essential guidance. Beyond the Match: Lifetime Access and Trifecta Service: Enjoy lifetime access to course materials and recordings, along with personalized critiques of your CV, personal statement, and letters of recommendation through my Trifecta Service. Join the IMG Roadmap Community Today: You can read more about the program here: imgroadmap.com/p/2024 You can read about what roadmappers say about the IMG Roadmap®️ Program here: drninalum.com/testimonials Find answers to our most common questions here: drninalum.com/faqDon't hesitate to reach out - email us:- for IMG-related questions: drlum@imgroadmap.com- for course-related questions: admin@imgroadmap.com ***** Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠⁠planner from our website⁠⁠! Subscribe to our ⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠program⁠⁠ to kick start your IMG journey. As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on ⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠ , YouTube Music and ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠.

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠IMG Roadmap Newsletter⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Are you worried about application "red flags" affecting your residency match prospects? Meet Dr. Troi Lake, IMG Roadmap Course Alum and pathology PGY-1 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital! Tune in to learn how she leveraged her experience and skills to achieve success despite various challenges. Dr. Lake's Navigates Application Challenges: Despite failed Step 1 attempts and personal hardships, she utilized resilience and strategic planning to overcome obstacles. She swears by the IMG Roadmap course as a key tool in helping her to stay ahead and create an effective plan. Strategies for Success: Leveraging networking opportunities on platforms like Twitter and tailoring her application showcased genuine interest. In addition to this, Dr. Lake only applied to a shocking thirty programs: learn how being intentional in your application can revolutionize your experience in the match! Embracing Resilience and Determination: Having multiple Step 1 attempts, and having taken gap years, Dr. Lake's journey demonstrates that "red flags" can be overcome with resilience and determination, turning setbacks into opportunities for growth. She cites the IMG Roadmap course as having helped her reframe her perceived weaknesses into strengths. Keep listening to learn how Dr. Lake defied the odds and secured a position at Johns Hopkins Hospital, inspiring IMG's everywhere! You can reach out to Dr. Lake to continue the conversation via her: X (formerly Twitter): ⁠@LakeTroi⁠ Email: ⁠troialakefl@gmail.com Are you considering signing up for the IMG Roadmap Course to see what all the hype is about? Click here to join the waitlist for the new cohort starting in April! ***** Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠ for supportive content and download our targeted ⁠planner from our website⁠! Subscribe to our ⁠podcast⁠ and ⁠newsletter⁠ and consider joining our ⁠program⁠ to kick start your IMG journey. As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on ⁠Apple podcasts⁠ , YouTube Music and Spotify⁠.

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the IMG Roadmap Newsletter so you never miss a beat! ***** Welcome to an exclusive episode tailor-made for ambitious International Medical Graduates (IMGs) like you. The realm of Neurology comes to life through the stories of extraordinary IMGs who not only overcame hurdles but excelled. If you're ready to unlock the secrets to conquering Neurology, stay tuned. Dr. Jessica Darusz: Discover the power of strategy and networking in securing a spot in Neurology, even when faced with academic challenges. Listen to her full episode here. Dr. Ima Ebong: Uncover the inspiring journey of transitioning from a foreign-background undergraduate pre-med student to a US medical school success in Neurology. Listen to her full episode here. Dr. Darshana Vijaywargiya: Dive into the world of adaptability, strategic USMLE preparation, and securing a path in Neurology, driven by a unique perspective on competitiveness. Listen to her full episode here. Embark on your Neurology journey armed with insights, strategies, and triumphs from exceptional IMGs who blazed the trail. For personalized guidance, explore our website, social media, and consider joining our esteemed IMG Roadmap Course. Your path to Neurology excellence awaits – seize it today! ***** Follow us on Instagram for supportive content and download our targeted planner from our website! Subscribe to our podcast and newsletter and consider joining our program to kick start your IMG journey. As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music and Spotify.

Quick Pause! The IMG Roadmap Program is back, bigger and better in 2024! Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to join the 2024 cohort as you build your medical success story. ***** Discover the boundless possibilities in family medicine as we delve into the inspiring journey of Dr. Ngozi Ude-Oshiyoye. In this episode, Dr. Ude shares the intricacies of her unique career path, providing valuable insights for those considering family medicine. Unleashing Possibilities in Family Medicine: Dr. Ngozi Ude-Oshiyoye shares her unique journey in family medicine. Encourages listeners to explore the vast possibilities within the field. Transforming Traditional Practice: Dr. Ude-Oshiyoye discusses her initial dissatisfaction with traditional family medicine. Reveals how she transformed her career for greater autonomy and fulfillment, Entrepreneurial Insights: Valuable gems on the importance of multiple income streams and entrepreneurship in family medicine. Dr. Ude-Oshiyoye's journey of combining diverse interests with her medical career. Establishing a Private Practice: Step-by-step guide to establishing a private practice in family medicine. Emphasis on sales, marketing, and networking for success. Offering Esthetic Services: Dr. Ude-Oshiyoye's pivot into esthetic services alongside traditional family medicine. Insights on leveraging medical knowledge, obtaining certifications, and seeking mentorship. Stay connected Visit the website of Dr. Ude’s practice Apple Valley Family Medicine Inc. to explore her services and exciting career opportunities. She's hiring! Don't miss her podcast, Weekly Dose with Dr. Ude, for more engaging content. For inquiries, reach out to the practice at 304-350-1087 or DM Dr. Ude on Instagram @applevalley_dr.ude! Check out the American Board of Family Medicine and The American Academy of Family Physicians official websites for more detailed information on the possible pathways you can take in this specialty! ***** Follow us on Instagram for supportive content! Subscribe to our podcast and newsletter and consider joining our program in the spring to kick start your IMG journey in 2024. As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts and Spotify. Click here to join the 2024 cohort of the IMG Roadmap course – the boost you need on your IMG journey!

Quick Pause! The IMG Roadmap Program is back, bigger and better in 2024! Click ⁠here⁠ to join the 2024 cohort as you build your medical success story. ***** Are you teetering on the edge of your US medical residency dreams, uncertain of the path ahead? Last year, students in the IMG Roadmap Course walked in your shoes, faced the same dilemmas, and emerged triumphant. In this exclusive podcast episode, you're invited to our IMG Roadmap Course Match Party. Despite a slightly shaky internet connection, the insights shared are nothing short of invaluable. Tune in and let us know in the comments if you're ready to embark on this transformative journey next year! Highlights and Advice: 0:00-Introduction Introducing the IMG Roadmap Match Party 2:20-Dr. Brittany Egeh (Texas Tech Family Medicine) Advice: "Listen to everything Dr. Lum says" and believe in yourself. 3:49-Dr. Pryia Simmons (Campbell University Family Medicine, North Carolina) Advice: Embrace rejection, be bold, and proactively reach out to programs. 6:53-Dr. Jessica Akpabio (Residency in Cleveland, Ohio) Top Lessons: Seize every opportunity, attend visits, network, and be sure to stand out. 14:27-Dr. Ivy Koufie (OBGYN, University of Buffalo School of Medicine) Advice: Don't hesitate to seek help--you can't do it all alone. IMG Roadmap inspired her to be bold, and ask for what she needed. 16:13-Dr. Crystal Ibetoh (Family Medicine, EC Health Network Mississippi (SOAP Process)) Advice: Emphasizes the importance of networking, echoing IMG Roadmap Course's guidance. 17:20-Dr. Ravneet Gill (Internal Medicine, Ohio) Advice: Reach for your dreams, ignore naysayers! She advises me to consider starting a Residency RoadMap Program inspired by IMG Roadmap Course's success. 19:13-Dr. Simone Gadpaille (Bold Participant of the Course) Urges working with someone you resonate with, citing the IMG Roadmap Course with providing her with this community that she craved. 34:42- Anonymous MD (Family Medicine) Advice: Stand out by initiating projects aligned with passion. 36:21-Dr. Oluwatosin Emehinola (Internal Medicine, St. Michaels, New Jersey) Advice: "Just do it," network boldly, and take the leap, as inspired by IMG Roadmap Course. 41:07-Dr. Zainab Saddiq (Family Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin) Advice: Overcome your introverted nature, put yourself out there. She credits the IMG Roadmap Course for instrumental guidance. Huge congrats to these incredible docs on their residency matches! Are you considering joining the ⁠IMG Roadmap Course⁠⁠ for the next cycle to increase your chances of doing the same? Your journey awaits – let's make it a victorious one together! ***** Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠ for supportive content! Subscribe to our ⁠podcast⁠ and ⁠newsletter⁠ and consider joining our ⁠program⁠ in the spring to kick start your IMG journey in 2024. As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube Music⁠ and⁠ Spotify.⁠ Click⁠ here⁠ to join the 2024 cohort of the IMG Roadmap course – the boost you need on your IMG journey!

Quick Pause! The IMG Roadmap Program is back, bigger and better in 2024! Click here to join the 2024 cohort as you build your medical success story. ***** Are you facing what feels like failure when you didn't match the first time? Nigerian-born Dr. Oby Egeolu has been where you are and she is here today to share her journey from struggles to success, offering valuable insights for IMGs. Key Insights: Wondering if Kaplan is worth it? Dr. Oby emphasizes personal effort and shares effective study strategies. Stepping Up Step 2 Scores: Struggling with the idea of a low step one score? Dr. Oby's journey from just scoring the pass mark in step one to a whopping 230 in step 2 reveals crucial insights on how you can do the same! Navigating Match Challenges: After three match attempts, what changed? Dr. Oby shares how personalized personal statements, networking, and transforming her weaknesses into strengths led to success. Mastering the Interview Game: Transforming 0 interviews into 4: Dr. Oby highlights the importance of open house events, pursuing a master's degree, and optimizing your application package. Beyond Borders: Unlocking opportunities with the National Interest Waiver: Dr. Oby's journey explores work authorization, residency application insights, and the path for academically qualified foreign medical professionals in the US. Connect with Dr. Oby:Ready for guidance? Reach out to Dr. Oby Egeolu on Instagram: @dr.oby_egeolu. ***** Follow us on Instagram for supportive content! Subscribe to our podcast and newsletter and consider joining our program in the spring to kick start your IMG journey in 2024. As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music and Spotify. Click here to join the 2024 cohort of the IMG Roadmap course – the boost you need on your IMG journey!

Quick Pause! The IMG Roadmap Program is back, bigger and better in 2024! Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to join the 2024 cohort as you build your medical success story. ***** Welcome to an extraordinary episode designed exclusively for ambitious International Medical Graduates (IMGs) like you. In the riveting world of Emergency Medicine, we've gathered insights from remarkable IMGs who not only matched but excelled. If you're ready to unlock the secrets to securing your spot in this high-demand field, stay tuned. Dr. Hakman: Discover the foolproof way to enhance your chances in Emergency Medicine – always aim beyond the minimum requirements and give your absolute best. Listen to his full episode here. Dr. Brown: Wondering what your journey will look like? Follow Dr. Brown's structured approach and understand the significance of Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs). Listen to her full episode here. Dr. Grigoryan: Explore the journey of an old IMG with a non-traditional background, proving that determination and resilience can conquer even the toughest challenges. Listen to her full episode here. Dr. Akinfemiwa: Worried about visas for a competitive specialty like Emergency Medicine? Learn from Dr. Akinfemiwa's strategic approach of applying to programs offering sponsorship. Listen to her full episode here. Dr. Zekar: No official US Clinical Experience (USCE)? Discover an unconventional path as Dr. Zekar shares her journey of using extracurricular rotations and agency support to secure her place. Listen to her full episode here. Embark on your transformative journey in Emergency Medicine armed with insights, experiences, and strategies from these exceptional IMGs. ***** Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ for supportive content! Subscribe to our ⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠ and consider joining our ⁠⁠program⁠⁠ in the spring to kick start your IMG journey in 2024. As always you can click on the following links to listen to more episodes of our podcasts on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube Music and⁠⁠ Spotify.⁠⁠ Click⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ to join the 2024 cohort of the IMG Roadmap course – the boost you need on your IMG journey!