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How To Make It In America - A Course For International Doctors

You're a medical student or doctor and look around you at the healthcare system you're training in. You see doctors feeling over-stretched, under-appreciated, and underpaid. You wonder:

"Is it still possible to have a happy, fulfilling, and financially rewarding career as a doctor? Is there somewhere I can go to make the most of this medical degree and give myself the life I always hoped for?"


That's what was going through my head at least (Dr. Usama Syed) when I graduated from Imperial College London (UK) in 2016. I made the choice to leave England for New York, and it was the best decision I made in my life (apologies to my wife... marrying you was second). I became a Dermatology Attending (consultant) here in Manhattan by the age of 29.

I can say confidently that the United States is the best place in the world to be a doctor. The pay is incredible, the training is world class, and the staffing levels are safer than anywhere else.

In the 'How To Make It In America' course I've put together, I give you a step-by-step guide explaining exactly how you can become a doctor in the USA as an international medical graduate. You'll have access to these videos forever with a one time purchase, and it'll feel like I'm your personal guide through this journey which can otherwise feel confusing and lonely. We've helped other doctors successfully match into their dream programs for 7 years now (damn, I got old) and in the last 2 years alone we've matched LibertyMedics members into Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai and Yale.

We've got this process figured out.

Every course purchase also comes with access to the private 'Mastermind Community' where you can find other international doctors/medical students just like you going through the same journey. It's also where you can ask me questions directly on anything you're unsure about. No spam. No fake news. Just a supportive medical family helping each other through every part of the process.

Start your journey today towards a medical career you will love and which pays you what you deserve.



The LibertyMedics Pathway To Success:

  1. Buy course access
  2. Start watching the videos and follow our step-by-step instructions
  3. Join the Mastermind Community and say "Hi!" to all of us
  4. Gain familiarity, confidence and guidance about the entire process and construct a specific timeline for your application to the US with our help
  5. Successfully match into a residency program in the US, have a career you'll love, and make >$300,000/year (on average).
  6. Tattoo the LibertyMedics logo onto your chest as a sign of loyalty/gratitude (optional).

What's In The Course?

Below you can find a summary of the topics we cover in depth in our 'How To Make It In America' course. With this kind of step-by-step approach and being part of the 'Mastermind Community', you'll never feel alone in your journey to the United States.

Introduction

Let's get to know each other. 
Intro
*New* Updated Intro (2022)
Preview
About Usama

Pros and Cons

Is moving your medical career to the US right for you? Let's discuss the pros and cons!
Why America?
Pros - Money
Salary Specifics
Preview
Salary During Residency
Pros - Quality of Training
Preview
Pros - Experiencing Something New (Usama)
Preview
Pros - Experiencing Something New (Shirin)
Cons - Extra Exams
Cons - Expensive
Cost of Applying for Residency - Breakdown
Cons - Uncertainty
Cons - Politics
Cons - Work-Life Balance
Cons - Private Healthcare System
Preview

Day in the Life

What is it like to be a resident in the US? We walk you through a typical day in the life of an internal medicine resident to give you a clear idea. 
Inpatient Team Structure
Non-Call Day
Preview
On-Call Day
Night Float
Units, Blocks, Electives
Vacations
Day in the Life - Radiology Resident

Making an Application Timeline

So you've decided you want to do this. Now what? It's time to make your overall application timeline, because this is what will help you plan out your next few years!
Overview of the Application Timeline
Your Application Timeline

ECFMG Registration

Time to get into the nitty gritty! What is ECFMG and how do you register with them? 
ECFMG Registration

USMLE Step 1

It's the elephant in the room... we've all heard about the USMLE Step 1 exam. But get ready to understand all things Step 1 like never before! 
*New* Step 1 Score Change (2022 Update)
Booking the Step 1
Overview of Step 1
What is a "Good Score"?
Benefits of a High Step 1 Score
Content of Step 1
When to Take Step 1
How Long Does It Take to Prepare?
Do You Need to Attend a Step 1 Course?
Preview
Recommended Resources - Overview
First Aid for USMLE Step 1
Pathoma
BRS Physiology
Microbiology
Sketchy Micro
Other Specialty Specific Study Resources
Introduction to Question Banks
Which Question Bank?
UWorld
UWorld Score Curve
UWorld Average Scores
Kaplan Qbank
USMLE Rx Qmax
Qbanks Summary
NBMEs
My Revision Timeline - Usama
Test Day Tips

*New* USMLE Step 2 CK (2022 Update)

Time for the next step! 
Step 2 CK Intro
What's On The Exam? When Should You Take It? How Long Should You Study?
Recommended Resources, Exam Day Advice

*New* ECFMG Certification - "The Pathways" (2022 Update)

What is ECFMG Certification? What Are The Pathways?
Occupational English Test (OET) - Medicine
Pathway 1
Pathway 2
Pathways 3-5
Pathway 6
Conclusion - Cost? How Long Does ECFMG Certification Last?

USMLE Step 3

Oh did you think you were done with Step exams...? Not quite! There's still a little bit more USMLE fun left to look forward to. 
Step 3 Overview
When To Sit the Step 3 Exam
Step 3 Exam - Day One
Step 3 Exam - Day Two
How to Approach a CCS
How To Prepare For The Step 3 Exam

Electives

Most of us in medical school have heard the word 'electives' before, but how are these different when you're planning to apply for residency training in the US? Here, we talk through the different types of elective, how to get them, and how to make the most of them!
*New* Electives Update (2022) - COVID Impact, What If I Can't Get Electives?
Importance of Electives
Preview
Types of Elective
How to Find Electives
Picking the Right Elective
My Elective Experience - Shirin
My Elective Experience - Usama

Letters of Recommendation

What are these? How do they get included in your application? Who should write them for you and how to you get a strong one? We explain it all here. 
What is a LOR?
When To Ask For a LOR
What Makes a Good LOR?
How Many LORs Do I Need?
Summary of LORs
*New* LORs 2022 Update - No US Letter Writers? What Now?

The Match

This is what it's all been building up to. 'The Match' is the application system through which you will be applying for residency programs. In this section, we talk you through the different components of the application, the interview process, and finally making and submitting your rank list. 
Introduction to "The Match"
Biographical Information
Experiences
Publications
*New* Do extra degrees help IMGs match?
Hobbies
MSPEs - Dean's Letter
Personal Statement
Preview
Uploading your LORs
Applying to Programs
When Do You Hear Back?
ERAS Filters
Interview Rejections
Interview Callbacks
*New* Virtual Interview Season (2022) - Should You Attend In Person or Virtual? Pros & Cons of Virtual Interviews, Virtual Interview Tips
How Many Interviews Should I Attend?
Pre-Interview Socials
Flights and Accommodation
Interview Day
Questions To Ask On The Day
Post-Interview Communication
Rank List
Couples Matching
Preview
Submitting Your Rank List
Match Week

Visas and Immigration

For most of us international medical graduates, the visas and immigration related issues are another confusing path we have to navigate. In this section, we talk you through the two most common visa types, and which one we recommend trying to get. 
Visas & Immigration
Visas - Overview
H1b vs J1 Visa
Green Card

Conclusion

We've come to the end of the road!
Conclusion

Program Director Interview Series

Dr. Salvatore Cilmi: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Internal Medicine
Dr. Jatin Vyas: Massachussetts General Hospital (Harvard) - Internal Medicine

Bonus Segments

Not essential viewing, but why not join us for some casual discussions that you might find interesting? 
Life As A Creator
Nando's Lunch Chat
Can You Move From the USA Back to the UK?