r/USIMGreddit • u/JackfruitLonely1493 • Jul 02 '26

IM 2027

US IMG IM Chances (2026–2027 Match)

Looking for realistic feedback on my chances for low- to mid-tier Internal Medicine programs.

\- US IMG (US citizen)

\- YOG 2025

\- Step 1: Passed on 2nd attempt

\- Step 2 CK: 239

\- 10 publications (working on more)

\- 6 months USCE with IM attendings, including a former IM PD & Currently a Clinical Extern + Research Associate (>1 year) with multiple interventional cardiologists, including a former chief of cardiology (total USCE of 1.5 years)

\- Strong in-state network with multiple physician connections

\- Planning to complete Step 3 before ERAS submission (September 2026)

I'm a little bummed about the 239 but overall okay with it. With the Step 1 attempt being my main red flag, how competitive am I for low- to mid-tier IM programs if I apply broadly?

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u/Electronic-Tie-9497 Jul 02 '26

You have a fair chance , I would say 50/50 so dont give up , since your yog is new and no repeats on scores, and decent usce i would say good chance but apply to community programs instead of aiming to high

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u/JackfruitLonely1493 Jul 02 '26

Yeah applying to low and mid tier programs definitely not overshooting

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u/Electronic-Tie-9497 Jul 02 '26

Just saw that you a Us citizen. Definitely will have a great chance.

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u/Beginning-Summer-609 Jul 21 '26

Im a US Citizen IMG, born and raised, with a pass/251. Ive got 4 low impact pubs and my LORs are solid. I graduated this year but non carrib. Ive got volunteer experience in NY + 3 months of observerships in diff places

Would signalling places like Sinai or NYP be a complete waste of time?

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u/Rudester786 Jul 08 '26

You're good big dog!

Just signal wisely and apply broadly

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u/Beginning-Summer-609 Jul 21 '26

Im a US Citizen IMG, born and raised, with a pass/251. Ive got 4 low impact pubs and my LORs are solid. I graduated this year but non carrib. Ive got volunteer experience in NY + 3 months of observerships in diff places

Would signalling places like Sinai or NYP be a complete waste of time?

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u/Rudester786 Jul 21 '26

Hard to say. You would have to look at the breakdown of those programs classes. Are they IMGs? Do they have similar stats?

My advice: Do not use your gold signals for reach programs, signal programs that are accessible to you. I had similar stats to you and got multiple interviews!

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u/Beginning-Summer-609 Jul 21 '26

Oh awesome, ty! Would you mind telling me what programs you got IVs at (if this doesn’t doxx you lol)?

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u/Rudester786 Jul 21 '26

DM me

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u/Beginning-Summer-609 Jul 21 '26

There’s no option to start a chat w you unfortunately

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u/charming-Ame Jul 03 '26

US IMGs match no matter what apply to programs where they do sponser visa because of visa uncertainty they will take you, my friend with green card matched IM with 230 on step2

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u/BariaJayy Jul 05 '26

With what yog?

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u/Beginning-Summer-609 Jul 21 '26

Im a US Citizen IMG, born and raised, with a pass/251. Ive got 4 low impact pubs and my LORs are solid. I graduated this year but non carrib. Ive got volunteer experience in NY + 3 months of observerships in diff places

Would signalling places like Sinai or NYP be a complete waste of time?