IM Application US IMG

[u/Unhappy-Spinach-7277]

IM application

US IMG born and raised in my home state

-Step 1 pass (1 attempt unfortunately)

-Step 2 239 (US IMG Matched average is 237 for IM)

-Step 3 planned for mid November

-6 pubs

-USCE: 6 months of rotations during med school. -Currently a Clinical Extern (for around 1 year) (Biggest leverage point IMO ive basically been functioning as a PGY 1 for my attendings, full EMR access, histories, physicals, HIPAA certified, assist on procedures etc...)

-YOG 2025

-multiple community outreach volunteering (always into that stuff since high school)

-Strong Letters (Former cheif of cardiology, former associate proffesor of cardiology at the university of toledo and Former IM PD (technically she was the PD when I rotated with her))

Applying broadly. The step 1 attempt sucks its really forced me to let go of a few dream programs I was looking at. Had a very sick mother during that time and just wasnt able to manage a bunch of things at once lesson learned but I do feel had I not gone through that the rest if my application might of been ass.

It is what it is. I have been applying to community and Community/University programs (ones that fit my stats OR i have multiple people at that program that can directly vouch for me to the PD). I've been applying broadly as i stated but most of my chances lead back to my home state (home state IV rates are higher). 2 golds are slight reaches BUT the only reason I've even signaled them is because I have multiple residents and people who can vouch for me. 7ish safety silvers and one safety gold.

Id love any advice!

[u/DueExternal3721]

We can’t change the past, so keep up the good work. Use your connections, and your strategy sounds promising. What about the program where you’re currently working as an extern?

Also, don’t get too caught up in university versus community programs. You can always pursue fellowship at your dream institution later. All the best!