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IMG Performance in the 2013 Match – Good News and Bad News

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The good news is that a greater number of IMGs (International Medical Graduates) matched to first-year positions in the 2013 Match compared to last year’s. According to the ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates® ), 6,311 of the 12,683 IMGs who participated matched, which was an increase of 1,425 compared to 2012. The bad news is that that number only translates into 49.8% of IMGs’ matching to first year positions.

Although international medical schools are a good option for some candidates, it is worth noting these numbers if you are a pre-med considering an international school.

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New International Medical School Options

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Here‘s a short NYT article on three new Italian medical school programs that are being taught in English in part to attract foreigners. The advantages are lesser cost, nice geography and, apparently, lower admission requirements, although for at least one institution, the entrance exam includes questions on Italian current affairs.

As the supply of doctors continues to be a problem, while admission to US schools is increasingly difficult, more international schools will likely pop up.

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An Effort to Rid NY Hospitals of Caribbean IMGs

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This NYT piece on the push to rid New York hospitals of Caribbean medical students is worth a read. I think it’s unlikely that Caribbean schools will be forced out of New York hospitals, as the financial incentive to keep the schools’ funding is way too strong. It’s worth considering, however, the fate and reputation of Caribbean schools.

It’s interesting to note, too, that New York schools that have relied on their prestige to secure rotation slots may now be worried that they can’t compete with the millions of dollars that Caribbean schools are spending to do the same.

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Medical School Reapplicants and International Schools

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International schools can be a good option for medical school applicants whose grades or MCATs are not at a satisfactory level for US medical schools. But ensure you do your research first: The schools can be very expensive, so be certain you can afford the tuition before you waste your time on an application. Other options: Doing a post-bacc year to increase your science GPA or considering some DO schools that have less rigorous admissions requirements.

Getting started early with a strategy session can make a difference in your medical school application. Contact me.

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Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to
stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital.
She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated
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