It’s never enough for IMGs. Recent grad? > 260s on step 1/2? US rotations? US LORs? Research? Publications? Connections??
Apply to 200 programs to get 1 IV and spend $5000 USD on top of everything else. Does it ever end? Fix the system so people don’t take advantage of IMGs.
2 rejections and 0 interviews but I am still holding strong. Reminding myself what is meant to be will happen for you.. the right program will find you.🙏🏽
I promise once I cross this path and make it to residency.. I will help out as many IMGs as I can! This process is truly devastating, I promise I’ll be there to help, support and guide you in any way possible.
for the last 4 years.. all my boyfriend has heard is me crying/stressing about step 1, rotations, step 2, residency applications and now waiting for IVs. I swear he’s going to be the happiest the day I match so we can finally talk about something else! Loll
Very grateful to have SOAPed into family medicine. No interviews through out the main match. I believe this was strongly due to not being ECFMG certified till March first week 2023. Was able to get 3 IVs during SOAP!!
#match2023
#SOAP23
It truly does feel like the system is broken.
First it was ace step 1, have US experience, then step 2 and now connections?? I mean when does it end? What does it take to land an IV at this point. Feeling defeated by this system.
One advice I can give Non - us IMGs, have all your credentials ready prior to applying for match. I did not know being ecfmg certified was a break or make for many programs!!
Programs have started reviewing applications but that doesn’t mean everyone will get an IV on the first day. Interviews go till Feb at times!! I understand it’s hard to stay patient during this time but from someone who just went through this last year.. trust the process✨✨
I understand IMGs don’t always get to prioritize where they would like to match due to limitations.. but if you’re an IMG with a few interviews, I would look into the type of support/culture provided by the programs.
#Match2024
interviewed potential
#match2024
interns today and everyone is so nice. I love getting to know everyone’s unique journey.🥺
Still taking in that I am on the other end now.😳
Yes one person is in the limelight currently, but many others have been charging IMGs excessive fees for “research courses”, publications, IV help etc. IMGs who don’t know any better and are desperate to get that one chance to match have always been victims of this broken system.
Hi
#medtwitter
! My name is Rishika Sahajpal and I am a non-us IMG from 🇨🇦. I am applying for
#match2023
! Excited to meet mentors, programs and fellow applicants along this journey! I wish everyone applying the best of luck! We should be proud of how far we’ve come🙏🏽🥰
I’m taking a moment to appreciate how far I’ve come today. I was at my first research dinner (secured a research position bc it didn’t seem like I would match this cycle). The amount of love and appreciation I received for actually matching at this dinner..🥺
@awsumpowers
Completely understand the struggles of being a resident, I’m 100% sure it’s not easy. My tweet was more so I’ll be a step closer to my dream and will be able to enjoy what I love most, learning and treating patients. (I’m sure my bf will still hear all about it haha!)
each year, I’d tell myself that it would be my year. in 2023, things fell into place – I matched, embarked on my dream career, something I’ve aspired to for years. thank you, god.🙏🏽
excited to see what 2024 holds✨
Feeling very helpless at this moment more than ever. Over the past few weeks I educated myself and constantly discussed what is happening with my family and friends. Did not post publicly in fear of the obvious but I am praying EVERY moment for ceasefire and peace. 🙏🏽
I really want to be that person that says it gets easier once you start residency.. but honestly it doesn’t. Lol 🥴🥴
Idk if my boyfriend heard me cry more in the past few months or when I thought I wouldn’t match😭
Survived my first week on nights as an intern. Admitted my first patient, ordered labs. A HUGE learning curve for sure. Thank you to my upper years for being so supportive and helpful.👩🏽⚕️
Met a fellow today and the only piece of advice she had for me for starting residency was “please sleep for the next few months” 😭😭. Excited but definitely a bit nervous bc I love my sleep⏰😴
I will never forget this moment. I appreciate this department so much for taking me in and believing in me. I’m happy I got to experience this and they became a part of my IMG journey. Forever grateful to god🥺🙏🏽
Anyone studying for step 2ck.. please listen to the HY divine intervention podcasts😭. I’m happy I found them when I did. I would listen to him on my drive to rotations/ running errands or even right before bed. Great resource for some high yield content
#step2ck
#MedTwitter
I had to rush back home for a few days due to a family emergency and without the support of my program I would not be able to do that. Grateful for where I ended up matching and having the best faculty and co-residents. 🫶🏽🙏🏽
@UKYMedicine
I haven’t been very active on
#medtwitter
for the last few weeks with all these changes, but if any medical student or IMG needs help with this process for the upcoming match, please let me know. Always happy to help in any way I can. You are not alone.
#match2024
#payitforward
when you’re on the other side as a patient/ patients family.. I believe it truly makes a difference if the attending/team communicates effectively with the patients family. Introduce yourself, be available to answer questions as family members are already stressed, and be kind🙏🏽
One of the things I was most proud of as a Canadian was our health care system. It's such a shame that I'm no longer proud of it. The past few days have been an eye-opener to the quality of care provided to elderly people like my father.
@eshajain
thank you for being an amazing mentor for the last year. Despite being in your first year with your crazy schedule, you always answered every message/ call. Thank you for keeping me sane during soap week. I appreciate all that you do for IMGs🥺♥️
I may have jinxed myself when I kept saying “I haven’t been sick in 3 years”. Definitely down with something as something is piercing my throat.. just don’t know what yet. Stay tuned
Shout out to my boyfriend for listening to me yell about the husband in mrs chatterjee vs Norway for 2 hours. He’s a keeper🥺♥️. Rani mukherjees acting was a solid 10
Before starting med school: I want my future kids to be doctors too
After finishing med school with the struggles an IMG/ medical students/ residents face: I will accept any career choice other than medicine for my future kids.
🙂
Just spent 30 mins crying to my bf because I’ve been failing at everything I’ve tried to cook for the last few days. Watery pizza dough + poured a whole jar of pepper on my pasta salad🙂. I need my moms food now😭 I’m done adulting.
For all healthcare workers:
If a patient cannot advocate for themselves, PLEASE talk to their family. No one knows their baseline better than family.
Compassionate care goes a long way. Best thing I did for my dad is transfer him to a better hospital. Thank you
@SinaiHealth
Congratulations to everyone who has secured a match position this year! For those who have not yet matched, it’s not over until it’s over. Good luck to those who are soaping!!
@OshinVashishth
You are not alone. I am right there with you wondering where I am going wrong. Fresh grad as well with 2 years of US experience. Not sure what’s going on either and the future is 100% scary. It’s hard not to think about it when that’s all that runs through your mind 24/7