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How demands on residency applicants are growing

Data show medical students are asked to do more to earn a training spot. Time to focus more on making great doctors, not better residency applicants.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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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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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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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Identifying cardiovascular status

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A woman is experiencing substernal chest pain, nausea, diaphoresis and fatigue. What is her cardiovascular status?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 questions involving hand pain

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving hand pain? Find out now.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 stumpers about middle-aged adults

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving middle-aged adults? Find out now.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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Podcast series a study aid for USMLE health systems science content

Learn with the AMA about a new way to let your ears help you study for new content that has a growing role in licensing examinations.

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