As the residency application process evolves, so too does the way applicants are evaluated. With the transition of the USMLE Step 1 exam to pass/fail, program directors can no longer rely on a single three-digit score to filter candidates. Instead, we have entered a new era, one that emphasizes holistic review. In this landscape, your academic metrics still matter, but so does the depth, breadth, and meaning behind your experiences.

US residency application process can be daunting. Understanding the key components that make a strong application is crucial to enhancing your chances of matching into a residency program. This guide outlines the essential elements that residency programs consider when evaluating IMG applicants. This post by img rotations will focus on ways to help international medical graduates prepare a strong application for the eras residency match.

The U.S. residency match is highly competitive, even more so for international medical graduates (IMGs). Each year, thousands of highly qualified IMGs from around the world apply to residency programs in the United States. While many succeed, others struggle to match due to preventable gaps in their application. This guide is designed to help you, as an IMG, understand exactly what it takes to become a strong and competitive candidate for the U.S. Match.