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

Intro
*New* Updated Intro (2022)
About Usama
Pros and Cons

Why America?
Pros - Money
Salary Specifics
Salary During Residency
Pros - Quality of Training
Pros - Experiencing Something New (Usama)
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
Day in the Life

Inpatient Team Structure
Non-Call Day
On-Call Day
Night Float
Units, Blocks, Electives
Vacations
Day in the Life - Radiology Resident
Making an Application Timeline

Overview of the Application Timeline
Your Application Timeline
ECFMG Registration

ECFMG Registration
USMLE Step 1

*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?
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)

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

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

*New* Electives Update (2022) - COVID Impact, What If I Can't Get Electives?
Importance of Electives
Types of Elective
How to Find Electives
Picking the Right Elective
My Elective Experience - Shirin
My Elective Experience - Usama
Letters of Recommendation

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

Introduction to "The Match"
Biographical Information
Experiences
Publications
*New* Do extra degrees help IMGs match?
Hobbies
MSPEs - Dean's Letter
Personal Statement
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
Submitting Your Rank List
Match Week
Visas and Immigration

Visas & Immigration
Visas - Overview
H1b vs J1 Visa
Green Card
Conclusion

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

Life As A Creator
Nando's Lunch Chat
Can You Move From the USA Back to the UK?

Inpatient Team Structure

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