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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Types of visas & FAQs

In the 2020 academic year, 4222 international medical graduates (IMG) physicians from over 100 countries were offered visas to facilitate residency training in different specialties.

International Medical Education
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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: State medical licensure

Download an overview PDF of state medical licensure rules and requirements for international medical graduate (IMG) physicians.

International Medical Education
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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Finding a residency

Steps and requirements needed for obtaining a residency program in the U.S. for international medical graduates (IMG).

International Medical Education
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April 2021 Kaplan MCAT stumpers put premeds to the test

Energy storage, denaturation of proteins, and pattern recognition. Prep for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) with these questions from Kaplan.

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Cross-state licensing process now live in 30 states

Learn how growth in physicians’ use of interstate medical licensure has corresponded with skyrocketing use of telehealth during the pandemic.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 cases where symptoms are urine-related

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving urination-related issues as major symptoms? Find out now.

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One way to tackle bias in medical school admissions

Framing structural competency as a source of merit can advance equity in medical school admissions and improve patient care.

Medical School Diversity
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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Woman has growing lesion on thumb

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: An elementary-school art teacher is worried about a growing lesion on her left thumb that has been present for a month.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Prep Questions
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Don’t let a sophomore slump dash your medical school dream

Academic downturns happen during undergrad. Not letting them stand in the way of your ambitions to be a physician requires a plan.

Preparing for Medical School