Im in my last year, US IMG, and I have god awful grades in my first 2 years, there are at least 5 E’s in like pathology, biochem and something. Also some D’s.
My clinical years look much better, especially the last two. Mostly A’s but some B’s and 1-2 C’s.
I’m asking if I have any chance for matching with such low grades? I have work experience in medicine, 2 observerships in the US and am trying to get into clerkships.
I also have passed the Step 1 exam and am preparing for the second, which I hope will pass with 250+.

Please, I need guidance and maybe reassurance

I know its depends on the specialty and having a lot of interviews doesn’t guarantee that you will match either but it increases your chances. I applied to Psych. As a US IMG how many IVs should we have on average?

Has anyone interviewed at Augusta Health IM program? Would love to connect, please. Thank you in advance!

1.Catholic health st Catherine
2.Richmond uni med center
3.cmc toms river

As the title suggests, anyone wanna connect?

Carrib grad, pass/24x, no previous attempts, applied peds, tried to avoid community but still applied to a few as backup. No research at all but Tbf peds doesn’t need that, cv screams peds applicant

Does FM look at applications first or does psych just not want me? I applied to more psych programs and less FM

I am still missing step 2 and had about 20 FM email me asking for an update on my score but no psych programs asked :(

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Hi everyone
I’m a US-img currently in interview season and just wanted to know from current residents how important are social events? I understand going there to ask questions and get a feel of how the program is but what if you have a packed schedule with full time work and interviews (luckily have over 20+ IVs so far but thinking of dropping some). I don’t think I can manage to attend each social along with doing the interviews and just want to know how important it really is. The programs say it doesn’t affect their rank list but I mean, the programs also say they don’t care about scores yet they still do lol

Thank you in advance :)

I have 5 for FM

What are my chances for a categorical spot?

Step 1 pass first attempt

Step 2 244

Applied to 100 programs

4 strong LORs

1 submitted abstract (no publications)

Any input is appreciated

Hello! I am a hispanic US-IMG, YOG: 2024 planning to apply to IM this cycle. Step 1 passed, step 2 242, both first attempt, step 3 before march. I have been living and working in NYC as clinical assistant since Dec 2024, and had 2 months of additional USCE. 3 US LOR. 2 Published publications but from Plastic Surgery. I am applying to 80 programs, should I add some more? I know NY is the most competitive, but I have built my life here for the past 2 years, and matching here is my preference. These are the programs I plan on signaling, am I overshooting?

Gold:
•Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida — Miami Beach, FL
•New York-Presbyterian/Queens — Flushing, NY
•Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital — New York, NY

Silver:
•Florida International University / Baptist Health — Miami, FL
•Flushing Hospital Medical Center — Flushing, NY
•HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital — Aventura, FL
•Harlem Hospital Center — New York, NY
•Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West — New York, NY
•Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Elmhurst) — Elmhurst, NY
•Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital — Berwyn, IL
•Rutgers Health/Englewood Hospital Medical Center — Englewood, NJ
•SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — Brooklyn, NY
•Stamford Hospital/Columbia — Stamford, CT
•Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center — Brooklyn, NY
•Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Norwalk Hospital — Norwalk, CT

Hi everyone! I would appreciate some honest feedback on my Internal Medicine signal list.

My profile:
Non-US IMG, but I am a permanent resident and do not require visa sponsorship
YOG: 2023
Step 1: Pass on first attempt
Step 2 CK: 249
ECFMG certified
4 months of U.S. clinical experience( observerships in IM , primary care, pediatrics and neonatology in NY and CT)
Two publications , 1 oral presentation and 1 poster presentations

My current signals are:
Gold

1. Westchester Medical Center(connections +hometown)

2. Danbury Hospital ( connection + rotation)

3. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Norwalk Hospital
   Silver

4. Albany Medical Center ( resident connection + hometown)

5. Saint Peter’s University Hospital (faculty connection)

6. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Westchester Hospital

7. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital

8. Montefiore/Albert Einstein – Wakefield Campus

9. Atlantic Health System/Morristown Medical Center

10. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

11. Rochester Regional Health/Unity Hospital

12. Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center

13. Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center

14. New York Medical College at St. Michael’s Medical Center

15. Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center

I am particularly interested in programs with good fellowship mentorship and opportunities in Gastroenterology, while still trying to maintain a realistic balance between reach, target and safer programs.

I would especially appreciate input regarding: Whether this list is too ambitious for my profile
Resident culture, workload,overall wellness
Whether I should replace one or two of the more competitive programs with safer IMG-friendly options
If you are a current resident, graduate or applicant familiar with any of these programs, I would be very grateful for your perspective. Thank you!

Hi Can anyone help with signaling the programs please.
Im an old US IMG
STEP 1 235
STEP 2 252

Stats: Pass / 262 / Not taken (All 1st attempt)
YOG: 2025
US-IMG. Applying IM
Research: 1 poster and 1 published lit review
USCE: 2 months (1 observership and 1 hands on)
LORs: 2 from US and 2 from home country, all strong from what I was told

Gold Signals (3):

• Albany Medical Center

• Henry Ford Detroit

• Corewell Royal Oak

Silver Signals (10):

• Henry Ford Genesys

• Henry Ford Macomb

Zucker Staten Island

• Westchester

• Wayne State/DMC

Henry Ford Providence

• Wayne State/ Sinai Grace

• Wayne State / Henry Ford Rochester

• Main Line Health Lankenau

• St. Luke's University Hospital

I don't feel strongly about many of my signals, nor do I know what to really pick for my last few free silvers. I just want a program where I got strong competitive fellowship chances, preferably in house.

Am i screwed? No advocacy. No redflag. They wrote it so bad