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Residency Match Articles & Guides for International Medical Graduates
Explore IMGPrep’s Residency Match Knowledge Library—your comprehensive resource for international medical schools, ECFMG certification, MSPE, SOAP, ERAS applications, and interview preparation. Each article provides evidence-based insight to help IMGs plan, apply, and succeed in the U.S. residency match.
Choosing International Medical Schools
Practical guidance for evaluating and comparing international medical schools, designed for advisors and future IMGs planning a U.S. residency career.
How to Choose the Best International Medical School for a U.S. Residency
September 18, 2025Considering International Medical Schools: A Guide for Academic Advisors
September 24, 2025Can International Medical Schools Lead to U.S. Residency?
December 19, 2023ECFMG Certification & MyIntealth
Updates and step-by-step guidance for international medical graduates completing ECFMG certification, Pathways eligibility, and MyIntealth setup required for participation in the NRMP Match.
MSPE Upload in Intealth: Step-by-Step Guide for Applicants
August 20, 2025How IMGs Can Navigate the MSPE Upload in Intealth
July 18, 2025ECFMG Accreditation Updates 2022
January 27, 2022MSPE (Dean’s Letter)
Articles explaining the purpose, structure, and submission of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), including how IMGs upload and reference it through MyIntealth for the ERAS application.
MSPE Upload in Intealth: Step-by-Step Guide for Applicants
August 20, 2025How IMGs Can Navigate the MSPE Upload in Intealth
July 18, 2025The Critical Role of the MSPE in Residency Interview Selection: How IMGPrep Supports International Medical Graduates
February 27, 2025Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE): “The Dean’s Letter”
February 10, 2020SOAP & Match Week
Guidance on the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) and Match Week process. Learn how to navigate applications, interviews, and communication after the initial Match results.
SOAP Match Strategy for Unmatched Applicants
June 19, 2024SOAP Application – Understanding the Process
March 5, 2025SOAP Offer Rounds – Understanding the Process
March 5, 2025Residency Trends & Rules
Analytical reviews of NRMP match data, policy updates, and evolving residency selection trends. Understand how national changes affect IMG strategy and outcomes.
U.S. Residency Match Success
June 7, 2024The Challenges for Older IMGs in U.S. Residency
June 10, 2024Residency Match for Older IMGs – Re-Entry Pathways and Considerations
December 18, 2023IMG Friendly Residency Programs
Explore IMG-friendly programs, specialties, and states with data-driven insight. These articles highlight where international medical graduates most often match and how to interpret residency trends.
IMG Friendly Residency Programs for 2025 – IMGPrep Advantage
August 13, 2024Three Steps for Finding the Right Residency Program
August 13, 2024Maximizing Your Pathology Residency Match with IMGPrep Customized Residency Program Lists
June 21, 2024IMG Friendly Programs – What’s Your SUVY?
May 13, 2021IMG Friendly Programs, Specialties, and States: 2021-2022
April 15, 2021Is Internal Medicine IMG Friendly? 2022-2023
June 15, 2023ERAS Application Strategy
Comprehensive guidance on the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) process for IMGs — from registration and timelines to document submission and strategic program selection.
ERAS Worksheet 2025 – Key Insights & Changes
August 17, 20242024 IMG ERAS Residency Application Process
June 9, 2023ERAS 2023 Timeline and Fees
June 20, 20232023 IMG Residency Application Timeline and Checklist
August 22, 2022Residency Personal Statements
Expert advice for writing a compelling residency personal statement. These articles outline structure, tone, and strategy to align your narrative with program expectations.
Personal Statement for Residency – The Basics
December 4, 201820 Residency Personal Statement Writing Tips
December 4, 2018Residency Interview Preparation
Practical resources to prepare for the residency interview process, including question categories, behavioral techniques, and strategies for presenting your best professional self.
Residency Interview Questions – The Right Way to Get Ready
February 14, 2018Residency Interview Preparation – Mock and Coached Sessions
February 14, 2018Residency Interview – Why Preparation Matters and How to Coach for Success
September 18, 2017Virtual Residency Interviews – Prepare, Practice & Ace Your Session
September 30, 2020Residency Interview Preparation – Video Interviews in the 2021 Match
September 5, 2020Residency Guides & Insights
Broader articles on residency pathways, U.S. healthcare systems, and specialty-specific insights for international medical graduates. These resources complement IMGPrep’s main Match strategy series.
Navigating the U.S. Residency Match – Essential Strategies for Foreign Medical Graduates
May 23, 2024A Comprehensive Guide for International Medical Graduates Seeking Residency in the United States
June 9, 2023OET for IMG Residency Match – An Essential Q&A Guide
January 17, 2024About Us
Established in 2005, IMGPrep assists International Medical Graduates in searching for U.S residency positions. We offer a complete set of affordable services. Our experts evaluate each IMG candidate and suggest what is needed for a medical residency match in the USA.
