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🚨 Avoid These Common IMG Rotation Mistakes 🚨 Many IMGs believe evaluations are determined primarily by medical knowledge. In reality, professionalism, communication, and teamwork often have a greater impact on how you’re remembered. ✅ Be reliable and prepared ✅ Communicate clearly and confidently ✅ Respect every member of the healthcare team ✅ Complete assigned tasks without being reminded ✅ Show a willingness to learn and improve Remember: attendings do not expect perfection. They look for students who are dependable, professional, teachable, and committed to patient care. Small habits can make a big difference in your evaluations, letters of recommendation, and future opportunities. What do you think is the most overlooked factor during clinical rotations? Let us know in the comments 👇 #IMG #InternationalMedicalGraduate #USCE #ClinicalRotations

🚨 VERY IMPORTANT USMLE UPDATE 🚨 Beginning in 2028, the USMLE program will move to Designated Testing Dates. This means a major change for examinees: ✅ Step exams will no longer be available year-round ✅ The three USMLE Step exams will be offered over a total of 45 testing days per year ✅ Exams will only be taken on assigned / selected testing dates ✅ USMLE will expand testing centers and reserve seats specifically for USMLE examinees ✅ The goal is to strengthen exam security, protect assessment integrity, and support fairness This is a huge change from the current on-demand testing model. For IMGs, medical students, and residents, this means planning ahead will become even more important. Exam timing, score reporting, application deadlines, and visa/training timelines may all require earlier preparation. USMLE also announced that community engagement sessions will take place in July and August 2026, with more updates expected quarterly. Stay informed. Plan early. Do not wait until the last minute. More info: usmle.org/designated-tes… #USMLE #ProjectIMG

As policy changes, so should our advocacy. Very proud to have the neurosurgical community and the CSNS advocating for the IMG in neurosurgery. @ProjectImg @StoriesImg @TheIMGevent

Please help me! Hello #MedTwitter, I participated in the previous #Match cycle but unfortunately went unmatched. I'm seeking advice on potential pathways to secure a #fellowship position. My background: • More than 5 years of clinical experience in internal medicine. • #ECFMG certified. • Completed #USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK with good scores. • Flexible regarding speciality choice. I understand that Step 3 is often required, but I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for opportunities that may not require Step 3 at the time of application. I would also value your perspective on reapplying to the upcoming residency Match cycle with my current credentials. Last cycle, I received 4 interview invitations but ultimately did not match. Currently, I can't do USCE or step 3. Any guidance, advice, or leads would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. @StoriesImg @ProjectImg

Update on the email: fmresidency@altamed.org

FAMILIA: URGENT and OPEN position in Los Angeles for FAMILY PRACTICE residency PGY1: Hello all, Due to unforeseen circumstances, the AltaMed Family Medicine Residency Program in Los Angeles has an unexpected PGY-1 opening with an immediate start date. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this opportunity with interested candidates. About the Program The AltaMed Family Medicine Residency Program is an unopposed, community-based program dedicated to training family medicine physicians committed to health justice and serving marginalized communities. Through immersive, community-based education, we empower learners to address historical inequities and advocate for a more just and equitable healthcare system. Residents train across AltaMed's network of federally qualified health centers and partner institutions, including Adventist Health White Memorial and Children's Hospital Los Angeles, caring for diverse and underserved communities throughout Southern California. Our residents benefit from close faculty mentorship, and numerous opportunities for leadership, advocacy, and scholarly activity. More information can be found at: altamed.org/residency Start Date: As soon as possible Minimum Requirements Successful completion of medical school (MD, DO, or MBBS) (within 5 years will be prioritized) Passing scores on USMLE/COMLEX Step/Level 1 and Step/Level 2 (within 5 years) Eligibility to begin training immediately No visa sponsorship available for this position Application Materials Interested candidates should submit the following to DL_Residency_Leadership@altamed.org Curriculum Vitae Personal statement or cover letter describing interest in the position and, if applicable, reason for leaving current residency training Three letters of recommendation USMLE/COMLEX scores Medical school transcript and diploma MSPE/Dean's Letter Active ECFMG certificate (if applicable) Letter of good standing from current or previous residency program (if applicable) In-training examination scores (if available) Please feel free to share this opportunity with any outstanding candidates who may be interested. Good luck !! Thank you

@NYC10031 We do have a whstapp group for that! Are you interested to join?

@ProjectImg Please do a separate US img thread. US imgs need to talk freely and help each other match. Everyone is there for foreign mds.. the Justice dept is investigating residencies which are only hiring from favored countries not US citizens.

US IMG Match Data over the years - part 2 📈 #ProjectIMG #ResidencyAdvice

📌 ERAS is not 5 separate documents—it’s one story told from different angles CV, experiences, personal statement, and letters must all align 🚫 Inconsist applications don’t get investigated—they get ignored Program directors value clarity, coherence, and attention to detail You have minutes to make your story easy to trust 🎯 Consistency turns a list of experiences into a credible application #projectimg #pimg #match2027

Part 2 of strengthening your application 💙

🚨 One of the fastest ways to weaken your ERAS application? Vague descriptions. Program Directors don’t have time to decode what you might have done. They want clear evidence of your involvement, responsibilities, and impact. Instead of: ❌ “Assisted with patient care” Try: ✅ “Managed 6–8 patients daily and presented cases during rounds.” Instead of: ❌ “Worked on a research project” Try: ✅ “Enrolled 45 patients in a 6-month diabetes study and performed SPSS data analysis.” 📌 Use your “Most Meaningful” experiences wisely. Don’t just add more tasks , reflect on how those experiences shaped the physician you’re becoming. 📌 Fact-check everything. Dates. Numbers. Publications. Titles. Credibility matters as much as achievement. 📌 Have a CV gap? Address it proactively: Fact → Reason → Action → Growth. Specificity builds credibility. Authenticity builds trust. Your goal isn’t to impress with bigger numbers—it’s to tell your story clearly, honestly, and effectively. Save this post before you submit ERAS. Future you will thank you. 💙 #ERAS #ResidencyMatch #Match2027 #IMG #USMLE #ResidencyApplication #ERASTips #MedicalEducation #IMGMatch #ResidencyTips #MatchSeason #ERASApplication

Part 1

U.S. IMG Match Trends 2022–2026 Internal Medicine remained the top specialty for U.S. IMGs in 2026, followed by Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Swipe through to explore the latest residency match trends and specialty preferences among U.S. IMGs.

US IMG Match Data over the years - part 1 📈 #ProjectIMG #ResidencyAdvice

I called the founder of Facebook to ask what he thinks makes a strong community. He didn’t answer, so I did my own research, based on my personal experience creating and growing a community of more than 150,000 members. And I think the answer is simple: a strong community is not built only by followers, likes, or numbers. It is built by connection, trust, showing up for one another, and turning a shared purpose into a movement. This Sunday morning, many of our volunteers could have been spending time with their families, resting, or enjoying their hobbies. Instead, more than 30 Project IMG members chose to show up for our humanitarian service outreach project to support people experiencing homelessness. Doctors, residents, fellows, medical students, and future physicians came together to serve, connect, give back, and help those in need. That is what community means to me. That is what Project IMG is about: not just building a platform, but building a movement. #ProjectIMG #IMGs #Community #Advocacy #HumanitarianService #Medicine #Leadership