From Usmle Step 1 to the Residency Match: Everything an IMG needs to know about the process

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From Usmle Step 1 to the Residency Match: Everything an IMG needs to know about the process

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With so many elements involved in the process of matching into residency, it's difficult for an IMG to keep track of what to do and when. In this video, I provide a simple and thorough overview of all the requirements involved in this process.
This video covers various topics including the requirements to write the USMLE, Usmle Step 1, Usmle Step 2 CK, Usmle Step 2 CS, Usmle Step 3, Clerkships, Externships, Sub-Internships, Observerships, Research, Letters of Recommendation (LORs) and the NRMP Residency Match.
My name is Dr. Challa and I'm an IMG who just completed the match process and matched into internal medicine in the United States. If you have any questions, please leave a comment in the comments section below.
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Time Stamps: -
0:00 Start
1:16 Usmle Requirements
1:46 Usmle Step 1
4:51 Usmle Step 2 CK
5:36 Usmle Step 2 CS
6:37 Usmle Step 3
7:09 USCE (Clerkships, Externships, Sub-internships, Observerships, Research)
8:48 Letters of Recommendations (LORs)
9:27 Main Residency Match
Preparing for USMLE Step 1? Here's an IMG study strategy to prepare for Step 1: • Usmle Step 1: The Ulti...
Links:
Eligibity requirements for USMLE : www.usmle.org/...
World Directory of Medical Schools: www.wdoms.org
USMLE score interpretation guidelines: www.usmle.org/...
USMLE Curve prediction: www.usmle-rx.c...
Pass/Fail Changes to Step 1 to be implanted in 2022: www.usmle.org/...
Eligibility Period for Step 1/Step 2 CK/Step 3: www.usmle.org/...
Fees For USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS, Step 3 and Extensions: www.ecfmg.org/...
ECFMG website: www.ecfmg.org
Step 2 CS Reporting schedule for 2019 & 2020: www.ecfmg.org/...
Visa information for IMG: www.kaptestglo...
NRMP 2020 Match and ERAS timeline for residency applicants: thedo.osteopat...
Music From Epidemic Sound:
Intro Video: - I could use your helping hand (instrumental) - Daxten, Wai
Not Ready (Instrumental Version) - R.A.D
Colorize (Instrumental Version) - Thea Tyler
You've Got Me Feeling - Blanches
High Hopes (Do You Feel the Same) (Instrumental Version) - Snake City
Bottoms Up (Instrumental Version) - Siine
All information was collected through personal experiences, extensive interviews of candidates who've successfully matched and research. This information is intended to help guide people with their journey and the information presented may or may not apply to every individual.

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@naaz6866 4 жыл бұрын

Y is this vedio so underrated though he explains perfectly. Wt kind of viewers r these people gain d knowledge & doesn't even drop a like. It's very weird.

@harikapolisetty3199 4 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful for anyone who wants to study for the USMLE and lays down a good foundation on how to go about the whole process!

@tejap1444 4 жыл бұрын

This makes the process a lot less confusing, very organized :)

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very much! Appreciate it!

@user-sr2ij8ld5c Жыл бұрын

So unbelievably helpful. Coming back here to say thank you now as a matched applicant. Passing along this free guide that I stumbled upon and was so helpful.

@twinklebade101 3 жыл бұрын

It would be great if you make a video on how to apply to step one .. I mean "the process". Your channel is of great help to people like me who don't have proper guidance and thank you 😁😁.

@madhurya21494 4 жыл бұрын

Love how informative this channel is from an img’s perspective! Keep them coming!

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! More to come soon!

@uchalla70 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice video and very detailed. This is like a 101 class for who ever is applying for USMLEs

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

@anonymous-gi1bn 3 жыл бұрын

you both have challa in your name.. is it a coincidence or are you related? 😅

@franklinuchedili7188 4 жыл бұрын

This channel will hit 100k in less than a year, great content👌🏿

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!🤞

@yolksjackz9933 3 жыл бұрын

It’s been a year but it’s not at 100k smh

@mayurmule3915 3 жыл бұрын

@@yolksjackz9933 haaa haaa

@alexanderthegreat851 3 жыл бұрын

Ur comment didn't age well

@frostbite07 3 жыл бұрын

I gonna start medical school soon and I wanna have a plan and a goal before I start. Right now everything is so confusing and seems very overwhelming but I’m learning about all this just to prepare myself and motivate myself to work hard to get there. Thanks for the video.

@amberjones5949 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos, they are super helpful! I am starting to prepare for my Step 2 Ck and would like to know when you will be posting a video about it like you did for Step 1 which was super informative

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful. A video on with a study strategy for Step 2 is on its way soon! :)

@chiragsunkara 4 жыл бұрын

Been looking all over for videos like this. Very informative and to the point. Thank you!

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

@arushibaveja1533 4 жыл бұрын

This is so good! Really clarifies the process. Thanks a lot!

@harikayadav1742 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really liking these videos. Explains the entire process so clearly. I've already been recommending it to people who are just getting started! Looking forward to more! :)

@aneeshchalla1413 4 жыл бұрын

This the only video with this type of information !

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Its_semio 4 жыл бұрын

This was really informative, thank you! (also as a fellow youtuber I want to say that your editing is really amazing!)

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Semio! Really Appreciate it! I subscribed to your channel. Would love to do content with you at some point!

@Its_semio 4 жыл бұрын

Dr Challa yess we should totally do it! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

@anuk9850 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this USMLE journey overview video. Could you kindly make a video on how to make a realistic study schedule for the USMLE Step 1, 2 CK and 3 exams? Appreciate your help!

@nopanope5369 7 ай бұрын

The best video out there for someone just starting out, thank you !

@aparnakeerthipati725 4 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown of the process! Waiting for more! :)

@hamsikamoparty5811 4 жыл бұрын

Perfectly described, got all the information I need. Thankss

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Glad it was helpful!

@dr.yuliyakonotoptseva4362 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Amazing, well-conducted, clearly explained video! Keep it up!

@nishel25 4 жыл бұрын

Has all the technical aspects laid out really well, extremely informative

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@216vigneshramasamy9 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! Thank you! Waiting for more videos

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@sirishas5167 4 жыл бұрын

Well organized, very informative video! Thank you!😊👌

@shreyasreddy3096 4 жыл бұрын

I saw many videos in you tube about USMLE and I got confused but this video is very very clear. Thank you bro 💕💕 you are doing a great job

@bhargavchallapalli9846 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for making it so clear :)

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@robotixforever4790 4 жыл бұрын

could you please do a comparison video of USMLE and NEET/AIIMS? and also can you elaborate on LRCE AND LORs?

@rajeevtangella4097 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great explanation! Helped so much

@stringmagician6293 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and detailed video! Thank you and keep creating more! :)

@jerrykelle5170 Жыл бұрын

Great presentation! Precise, organized, and contains everything relevant!

@SandeepSingh-ey4ih 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting the info in a systematic manner. Has made things easier and compact in an otherwise scattered info availability from other sources. So, congrats and thanks. Kindly correct me if I am wrong, in the above video ( USCE section) you stated clerkship and sub internships cannot be taken after Medical school course is complete. My understanding ( till before this video) was that IMGs can undertake what they call 'electives' before completion of medical school. And, clerkships, externships can be undertaken after completion of MBBS. Kindly, also explain what is sub-internship regards

@rajitaramaraju 4 жыл бұрын

Super informative, clear, and helpful 😃

@shreya2283 4 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful. Thank you so much!

@dralmaas 4 жыл бұрын

when are you planning to make a video about CK? Specifically maybe even highlight about pro/con of taking ck before step1. thanks in advance

@jvpriyagopalakrishnan2391 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, can you make a video on the total expenditure of the entire USMLE process? It would be really helpful.

@imranrasheedkhan 4 жыл бұрын

Please make a detail video on Research experience

@Shei_82 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to find research opportunities online? My country doesn’t have many research opportunities that matter or have impact. Also for clerkships, if i have to do them before i graduate does that mean i have to take time off from my uni to take one in US?

@Hhhyhhtrnthn2 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for a clear description of this process sir!

@DrChalla 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mohammedshabbir6881 3 жыл бұрын

Thak you sir best usmle video

@meghana8627 3 жыл бұрын

You are my inspiration dr.abishek challa

@shubhambhatia93 4 жыл бұрын

Great content! Also great video editing skills. Did you make those animations on your own?

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes I did make the animations on my own! :)

@shubhambhatia93 4 жыл бұрын

@@DrChalla Great! What software did you use?

@dr.sanamaryamsaeed3428 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful thanku

@poojap9697 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you thank you, so informative!!

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Im glad you liked it! :)

@komaldiptianandmaisuriya4301 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.its best detailed video .🙏👍

@MegaMahith 4 жыл бұрын

Please upload on step 2

@sachinprajapati4537 4 жыл бұрын

hello doctor challa first of all a hearty congratulations for getting matched in the US as an IMG . my question for you is how a third year indian student studying abroad should pursue everything regarding USMLE ? should USCE be taken before or after graduation ? and most preferably when should one start preparing for USMLE , before or after graduating ? i'd really appreciate your reply , thanks :)

@krutikpatel1330 4 жыл бұрын

Can i go in this sequence 1 usmle step 1 2 USCE and letter of recommendation 3 graduation from med school 4 step 2 ck and cs 5 step 3 6 matching Coz i want to gain us clinical experience before graduation and give step 2 and 3 after graduation

@gowthamrajagopal7495 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video...😉😉

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@habibaahmed6486 2 жыл бұрын

acan you make a video about the time lime of these steps when we should take step 1,2.3

@DoctorSravya 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful, thankyou!

@aslantabe1447 3 жыл бұрын

Trying and failing is better than not trying at all

@abhishekyadav-zd5bm 4 жыл бұрын

Great video sir , can you please tell the timeline for further STEPS and USCE if you take your step 1 in 3rd yr ending ?( Acc. To indian medical student.)

@prianggaibrahimas7515 4 жыл бұрын

this is very clear you're amazing

@rohiit93 4 жыл бұрын

Great information!

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mitochondria2829 3 жыл бұрын

so Dr, there are some modifications, upgradations, in exam styles, eligibilty, IMG needs in US, etc. can you make new version "What is USMLE?" according to updates please, thanks

@goahead3654 4 жыл бұрын

If I want to get into a surgery residency what kind of clerkships should I do? Is research compulsory? Also how tough is it for an IMG to get into Surgery residency? I wish to become Cardiothoracic surgeon. So do you think integrated cardiothoracic residency is better or general surgery and then 2 year cardiothoracic residency? I really want to have a clarity regarding this. I only recently found out your channel. Thank u for speaking about IMG residency and step prep in detail. I would really appreciate it if you could make a video on surgery residency or reply to this comment. Thank you very much!

@ampatelampatel5480 4 жыл бұрын

You told everything but you did not tell what would an international student do meanwhile everything is being processed..?? Like where to stay, go, work, whom to meet, learn etc. cuz he is on visa and not a resident of the USA..

@farhanzahoor181 3 жыл бұрын

it costs a lot for IMGs to give the exam... so retaking it again n again is much tougher.

@balaramdoddi3749 3 жыл бұрын

at step 3 ,I am not american citizen then I didn't have visa how to do the situtation sir?

@neelimachowdary213 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please explain clearly about cs exam ? How does it takes place?

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

So Step 2 CS is a clinical live-encounter exam. When I say this, I mean that its a practical where there are 12 patients and you have to take the history of these patients and formulate a differential Diagnosis. It isn't a hard test and people spend anywhere from 1 week to 1 month to prepare for this test. You will need to learn certain generic formats to take a history. Every patient encounter will last around 20 minutes and you will have 6-8 minutes to prepare patient notes. There are 5 testing centers mentioned in the video. It is a pass/fail test and you will be graded on 3 different components. Patient encounter, English proficiency and Clinical knowledge. Don't worry about the knowledge, the cases are relatively basic. If you've done Step 1 or Step 2 ck, the knowledge part of the test won't be a problem at all. You'll just take time to learn the format of the test and the format of history taking

@neelimachowdary213 4 жыл бұрын

Dr Challa tq so much👍🏻

@p_philippides 2 жыл бұрын

Your video is super informative and useful! Can you please tell me whether publications are required for matching? I do know they are necessary for neurosurgery.

@mohammedthahir3307 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, what is the time limit to take usmle exams and for certification after applying for ecfmg(if I apply before 2024 to follow current rules)? Please clarify.

@ksharma103 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, this is a great video. Wanted to ask, how do you know when you're ready to book the slot for Step 1? Will an nbme score help decide or completing a certain % of the course? Don't want to rush booking it but unfortunately, I'm pressed on time as well. Thanks! :)

@angelonicolascaputizuniga1418 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, congratulations for starting a channel that will help many of us IMGs. I understand that some specialties are almost impossible for IMGs, internal medicine is friendly, but is the cardiology fellow possible for us?

@duhamilad569 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks it was very helpful but can you tell us how to get involved if there is any companies or applications help us to observation

@arpitjain816 4 жыл бұрын

How are the interviews like? Do the program directors seek them as an opportunity to know about the candidate in general or is another opportunity for them to test your knowledge?

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

In general, once you get an interview, you have already completed the credentials that the program requires. Therefore, most programs don't test your knowledge. Instead they just try to see how compatible you are with the program. They like to attain a general gist of your personality to see if you would be friendly and work well with others in the program. However, this isn't to say that programs don't ask questions. I've had an interview where the program directory asked me medical questions. But this is rare!

@deepaks2no 4 жыл бұрын

What if we write STEP 3 for the Visa and later you realize the score isn't the best(after matching) can we write it again?

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think you can write step 3 again. However, the score in your step 3 isn't necessary. Most people just try to pass Step 3

@andykelvinpartey2926 3 жыл бұрын

Great content Dr. Challa. Are there any structures or provisions put in place by the USMLE board to help in visa application and stay in the USA for IMGs to take step 2 CS since it can in only 5 centers in the USA.

@Michelle-yh7du 4 жыл бұрын

In your opinion, is it wise for me to prepare for USMLE right from my Prefinal year?

@maniac612 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Is there some kind of "penalty" to attempting the Match multiple times?

@androidmi8276 4 жыл бұрын

THAT'S REALLY A NICE VIDEO FOR IMGs. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW AS INDIAN MEDICAL GRADUATE, WHAT'S THE AVERAGE TIME PERIOD TO GET INTO US RESIDENCY AFTER PASSING OUT MBBS KEEPING IN MIND THAT THE STUDENT IS PREPARING FOR USMLE FROM EARLY YEARS OF MBBS?

@nhidiep6609 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jessicaortizvillegas8783 Жыл бұрын

When should I start preparing to take the usmle. Before I graduate or after?

@aatikaomer5804 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video I have one question , I'm 47 years old , l graduated 1999 A . D Can I take step 1 and step 2 ck and step 2 cs ? I know I will not be able to match , I want only the certificate to apply for a job in gulf area ?

@carmemm8991 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Why do you say you'll not be able to match?

@medicohub2376 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please explain me more about USCE..?

@_jianthuilungkamei_3643 Жыл бұрын

sir, do i've to mail physically to ECFMG office every time to take a signature from our Dean for USMLE exam STEP 1, STEP 2CK , STEP 3?

@silanturk9483 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your awesome videos for IMGs. I am a 2 yr old graduate from Turkey. I am also an American citizen and decided to take the USMLEs and go back to the USA. I quit my job(as an emergency dr) just to be able study for the exams but I am worried that I have almost nothing to put on my Resume( except a month of observership in the States.)and I don’t obviously wanna lose much time before being able to start in a residency program there. but before doing a research or any kind of extracurricular in the States, how can ask to even write LORs for me. so, Im thinking of taking the step1 and 2ck in my country and go to the States to do some kind of research to put into my Resume and then take the step 2Cs and apply for a program( which will still take me a couple of years I guess) do you have any recommendations for me to do at this point or for later on? Also my husband who is a pediatrician here in Turkey, will also apply with me along the way, do you know anything about the couple match? thank you so much DR. Challa.

@dani3002el 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Silan, I hope you don’t mind me asking but how far along in the process are you now with the USMLE, wishing you all the best in the transition

@yasir5399 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question sir, step 1 cost around 1000dollars if we fail it 1st attempt should we repay the step 1 amount again or its valid if we take under 6 months

@kamranhashmi009 3 жыл бұрын

Great motivational video

@sz6234 3 жыл бұрын

How should I go for electives abroad when in my med school ? Are there any application forms that have to be filled online ?

@sz6234 3 жыл бұрын

This video was really useful for me. If I am in my first year( IMG ) , can I prepare for usmle step 1 in the second year and then appear in 3rd year ?

@kimchiwoo_9648 3 жыл бұрын

Did you complete your mbbs/undergrad from india? Like when is the best time/year for indian mbbs students to give step 1?

@tinkupittu 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have a couple questions: I've finished my residency in India and wish to come to the US now. So I can only do observerships there.. what tips would you give me in this scenario?

@clairealellieadeva4697 Жыл бұрын

Passing score is now 214 for Step 2

@pikusarker1359 2 жыл бұрын

Sir how much student debt do,you have? Nice video.

@angelenem8300 2 жыл бұрын

What of if a student is the first batch of medical students from the university because the university is new but the university name appears in the world directory of medical university but there is no sponsor notes needed for the ecfmg what does this student have to do please?

@germanivansanchezagustin3578 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video!!

@andrewbittar1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. If I become a US citizen before the step3 is it required to take in order to do the residency?

@rao_abhimanyu_yaduvanshi 3 жыл бұрын

Sir please tell that are their possibilities of non us imgs matching to orthopedic .And if yea then please also tell that what are things one had to do to get a match in orthopedic

@vaishnavitandra3294 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Do rank lists require you to pick top 3 or is there enough slots for every program you interviewed at? And also if you apply for IM do you need an LOR from the Head of the department at your med school in that speciality to be one of your 3 LORs or can you use only LORs from US doctors? Thanks!

@DrChalla 4 жыл бұрын

You can rank as many programs as you want in your Rank Order List. You are not limited to any number and you can rank all the programs you got an interview from. When it comes to Letters of recommendations, you should have at least 3. It can be from your country or the United States. In the ERAS system, you can submit as many LORs as you'd like. However, when submitting your application to a program, you can submit a maximum of 4 LORs. The LORs can be from any faculty that you have worked closely with. It would be preferable if the LORs you submit are from United States because it holds a lot more credibility in the eyes of the program director. However, you should still try to obtain 1-2 LORs from your head of department and maybe also another faculty just in case you aren't able to get any LORs from American faculty by the time of submission.

@ahirdipesh4343 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 2nd year medical student from Russia.i have question about a clinical rotation. How to apply for clinical rotation? Is it possible for img students? Can you explain it?

@faithwatkins3758 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sadianusrat1237 3 жыл бұрын

I have a quick question. You mentioned that clerkships should be done before graduating. So did you mean before graduating the international medical college? How would that be possible though if you are enrolled in your native med school. I graduated in feb 2019 and did internship at my medical school associated hospital for 6 months. Recently gave step 1. So would I be able to do clerkships now? Thank you.

@ahadhasani9379 3 жыл бұрын

what would you recommend to do from the very beggining of medschool to maxamize chances later on

@Xtr3me0wn4ge 3 жыл бұрын

How much YOG is too much to apply in ophthalmology in US? For ex., is doing a residency in family medicine in Canada (2 years), then doing USMLEs for one year, then applying the next year too much? I Graduated in 2020 in Canada (and lets say I get good USMLE scores)

@rohitkhosla8110 3 жыл бұрын

what is the visa to be applied for clerkship for Indian Doctor (hands on)? what duration should one aim for?

@Soundtrack8038 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! I have a question , i hope someone will answer it : I am already in residency in my Country, 2nd year , is it possible for me to take the USMLE steps if I’m already in training ? I’m not sure I want to practice in my country . thanks !

@calebmonteiro007 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Doctor. Did u take prepare for step 1 on it own or joined some coaching. If yes then which one

@sireeshakarne664 3 жыл бұрын

When exactly is it appropriate to take the step exams in the course of an indian medical student? When did u take it?

@dailylilly2838 2 жыл бұрын

how does someone studying medicine in let's say the UK get Hands on Clinical experience in the US before graduation?

@dr.swathiraikot 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Dr Challa!! Post-covid as I read the elective application requirements, many programs now require the home Institute to be vslo enrolled. This wasn't the case in March 2020. Very few medical college in India are vslo enrolled. My clg isn't vslo enrolled. Can u tell how much time does it take to get it enrolled?? AAMC website just says the clg staff must contact vslo team for further info.