Residency Explorer: Can an old IMG get residency? How do you stand out for residency?

Residency Explorer is designed to personalise medical students’ search for residency programs by allowing each student to create a profile that represents what they will be putting on their applications, exam scores, volunteer work and research experiences.

Can an old IMG get residency?

And old IMG can obtain residency. To do this requires some additional planning and data analysis on programs that see the benefit of adding someone with more real-world experience to their program.

How do you stand out for residency?

To stand out for residency, one must follow the following tips;

• Don’t lock in your application prematurely
• Don’t treat ERAS the same as your medical school application
• Begin preparing early
• Build strong connections
• Work hard on your rotations
• Think about which programs you want to apply to well before applications open.