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IMG Friendly Programs – Customized Residency Program Lists – What’s Your SUVY?

May 13, 2021

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Customized Residency Program Lists for Caribbean Graduates

At IMGPrep, we help international medical graduates (IMGs) apply smarter, not harder. Instead of applying blindly to hundreds of residency programs, we provide a customized residency program list focused on IMG friendly programs that sponsor visas, accept Caribbean graduates, and match your USMLE scores. Our SUVY framework — Scores, USCE, Visa, Year of Graduation — is the key to identifying where you’re truly competitive.

Meet Sarah – MS4

St. George’s University School of Medicine Internal Medicine Applicant

How Sarah Uses SUVY + IMGPrep Filters to Apply Smarter

There are over 696 Internal Medicine programs in the U.S. Applying to all of them could cost over $20,000. But many programs don’t sponsor J-1 visas, aren’t IMG-friendly, and have no Caribbean grads.

Filter Icon Step 1: Use SUVY
Sarah enters her SUVY: Scores, USCE, Visa, and Year of Graduation — to filter only the programs she qualifies for.

Search Icon Step 2: Use the IMGPrep Caribbean Filter
She searches by her medical school to highlight programs with SGU alumni and other Caribbean IMG residents.

Checkmark Icon Step 3: Apply Smarter
Sarah builds a focused, high-fit list — maximizing her chances while saving time and money.

SEARCH FOR YOUR PERFECT RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Your Medical School:

Your school not listed?

    USMLE Step 1 Score:

    Or Select

    USMLE Step 2 Score:

    Graduation date:

    US Clinical Experience?


    Visa Sponsorship?

    What Is SUVY — And Why Does It Matter?

    Choosing where to apply for residency is one of the most strategic decisions an international medical graduate can make. At IMGPrep, we’ve developed SUVY — a streamlined way to identify programs where you’re most likely to succeed.

    SUVY breaks your residency readiness into four critical factors that admissions committees often screen for:

    S = USMLE Scores

    Your Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores — programs often have strict minimums, and your score range can limit or expand your options.

    U = U.S. Clinical Experience (USCE)

    Hands-on training in the U.S. healthcare system is not optional at many programs — it’s a sign that you’re prepared to practice in the U.S.

    V = Visa Requirements

    Do you need a J-1 or H-1B visa? Not every residency program sponsors both — this can be a major factor in your application strategy.

    Y = Year of Graduation

    Many programs prefer recent graduates. The more time since graduation, the fewer programs you may qualify for.

    Once you know your SUVY, you can stop guessing and focus only on programs that match your unique profile.

    Ready to Build Your Own SUVY Strategy?

    IMGPrep helps IMGs focus their applications where it matters most. Discover a personalized list of programs that match your SUVY — and go a step further with filters that highlight programs with Caribbean IMG residents and alumni from your school.

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