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Mar 2022
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97. 2022 IMG Match Results & FAQ's about...

Dr. Nina Lum
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Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the IMGRoadmap Newsletter so you never miss a beat!

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Quick pause: If you are an international medical student or graduate seeking to start residency in any of the 135 specialties in the USA next June, then this is for you! You don't want to regret missing out on this HUGE opportunity!

Join the waitlist to be considered for the next round of the IMG roadmap course. The only course that helps you become a more competitive applicant for residency. Seats are limited. Sign up here to be considered!

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Last week was match week – an anxious yet joyful time. How did IMG’s fare in this match cycle? Keep listening as we look at the numbers!

According to the NRMP:

  • There were 39205 total positions available in the match this year which increased by 2.9% when compared to that of 2021.
  • The Total number of PGY1 positions was 36277 which was also up by 3.1% compared to 2021.
  • 58-60% match rate for IMG’s.
  • 465 spots went unfilled for both FM and IM Categorical.

Doctors such as one of my co-authors of the book Beyond Challenges landed a residency position outside of the match cycle, so it is possible!

The statistics continue as follows:

  • Surgery preliminary: 518 unfilled spots.
  • Surgery categorical: 3 unfilled.
  • Psychiatry: 17 unfilled.
  • Plastic surgery: 0 unfilled.
  • IM categorical: 2435 non-US IMG’s, 1133 USIMGs
  • FM: 457 non-US IMG’s, 777 US IMG’s.
  • EM: 45 non-US IMG’s, 176 US IMG’s, out of 2921 applicants.
  • Dermatology: 1 non-US IMG out of 30 positions, 2 unfilled.
  • Anesthesiology: 61 non-US IMG’s, 57 US IMG’s out of 1500 positions.
  • Thoracic Surgery: 5 IMG’s out of 47 positions.
  • Vascular surgery: 7 IMG’s out 84 positions, 0 unmatched.
  • Neurology: 163 non-US IMG, 64 US IMG’s, out of 772 positions.
  • OB: 40 to non-US IMG’s, 42 to US IMG’s, 4 unfilled, out of 1503 positions.
  • ENT: 4 out of 361 positions went to IMG’s.
  • Orthopedic Surgery: 19 out of 873 spots went  to IMG’s.
  • Pediatrics categorical: 81 unfilled spots, 2943 total categorical spots, 574 went to IMG’s.
  • Plastic surgery: 194 total, 11 went to IMG’s, 0 unfilled.
  • Pediatric and Child psychiatry both saw no IMG matches.

Want to increase your chances of succeeding in the upcoming match cycle? My IMGRoadmap course is just what you need to give you that boost.

Who is this IMGRoadmap course for?

Self-motivated and ambitious doctors who graduated from International Medical Schools (IMG’s) and are interested in residency in the US.

What exactly am I paying for?

  • Access to expertly crafted online modules.
  • Group Coaching.
  • Office Hours - extra sessions with me. Learn what to do and how to do it.
  • Lifetime access to the online platform until you match!

The course starts on April 14th and we are accepting new enrollments right now at drninalum.com/courses!

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