USMLE Milestones for IMGs that no one talks about | BIGSHOTS vs UNDERDOGS

USMLE Milestones for IMGs that no one talks about | BIGSHOTS vs UNDERDOGS | The IMG USMLE Journey'22

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Know the milestones for USMLE, but confused about how much time needs to be allocated to each in order to achieve them ?
In this video, I share the milestone that you need as an IMG to get through the USMLE process. I also discuss the amount of time that needs to be allocated to each milestone, based on a survey. 'The IMG Usmle Timeline', which was taken up by medicals students, graduates and residents.
Although we know a little about these milestones ie the BIGSHOTS, there are some critical milestones, the UNDERDOGS, which go unnoticed by most IMGs while initially planning their timeline. And that's why it becomes vital to incorporate them into our timeline from the get go!
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⚡TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Milestone 1 ?
01:53 Milestone 2 : Step 1 exam
03:13 Milestone 3 : TOEFL
04:06 Milestone 4 : Step 2 CK exam
04:46 Milestone 5 : OET
05:36 Milestone 6 : VISA B1/B2
06:30 Milestone 7 : Immunization
09:01 Milestone 8 : Clerkships
09:42 Milestone 9 : Stay and Travel
10:13 Milestone 10 : Research experience
11:35 Milestone 11 : Volunteering/Hobbies
13:05 Milestone 12 : Networking
14:00 Milestone 13 : CV/SOP/LORS/MSPE
18:02 Milestone 14 : ECFMG Certification
19:55 Milestone 15 : Plan the expenses/funds
21:03 Milestone 16 : ERAS Application - token, documents
22:44 Milestone 17 : Researching Programs
23:42 Milestone 18 : Step 3 exam
24:24 Milestone 19 : Interviews
25:18 Milestone 20 : Match Day
25:30 Milestone 21 : Visa change, pack for USA. Residency start!
25:40 Conclusion
👉Check out my personalized USMLE Timeline Checklist:
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👀 Please put in your thoughts in the comments section below- what do you think of the BIGSHOTS and the UNDERDGOS. And if you think I missed out on any other important milestones, feel free to add it in the comments below!
DISCLAIMER: The universities that I mentioned in the video are open and accepting International Medical Students, at the time of making this video(Jan 2022). I have no affiliation to any of the universities, an their names have been suggested in the video for information purpose only.
*Residency starts on 1st JULY.
Another great video on usmle milestones for 2022:
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@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

👀 Please put in your thoughts in the comments section below- what do you think of the BIGSHOTS and the UNDERDGOS. And if you think I missed out on any other important milestones, feel free to add it in the comments below!

@marissa1133 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Your detailing over each topic especially the underdogs! Thanks a lot !

@monikasampangiramareddy 11 ай бұрын

This was the first perfect vedio that explains about USMLE Thank you so much

@anjalimishra5630 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Extremely helpful! Planning to give usmle soon!

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@ishapatel1679 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou this was so informative! Waiting for the next video to know your timeline :)

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Next video will be up soon :)

@bubundutta6888 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, good job Divya!

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@silvinkhatri4555 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you do much . So are like the perfect senior who is guiding me through all the baby steps . I had so many doubts before I found your videos. Thank you for making this video

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Hey ! I'm so happy to hear this. Glad the videos ar helpful :)

@bhrigudutt6876 2 жыл бұрын

Great video... Cleared all my doubts.... Waiting for more informative and good video's like this 🤝

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@harshadeepasrinivas635 2 жыл бұрын

Concise and to the point! Divs this video throws extensive light on prepping for MLE and a heads up during covid times. Iam pretty sure this is going to serve as a map to all IMG's who wanna pursue their careers in USA. As per the technicalities of your video, great clarity and content! Looking forward to your upcoming videos! Cheers 🙌

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Harsha ! ❤️

@loveleenjohri1658 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Divya, 👍. Very comprehensive information. Will be very useful for aspiring students.

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@varshithakm8672 2 жыл бұрын

Divya, this is genuinely the most comprehensive list of requirements for the USMLE that I've come across on the internet. Thank you! The underdogs were definitely the heroes in this one (I'm sure most people learn about them much later than they would have liked to). Great job! And thanks once again.

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !

@preparewithme101 Жыл бұрын

So helpful...Thanks many times.

@manikmadaan 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 😊 very comprehensive

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Manik !

@kratiisharma09 2 жыл бұрын

This video very helpful for medical student!💯💯

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that !

@docmcfluffy8023 2 жыл бұрын

The video definitely does justice to the title, ma'am. It's fascinating how you covered a wide range of topics in this video. Could you please make a detailed video regarding getting USCE as a medical student? Looking forward to more such informative videos. 😁✌

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Clerkship videos coming up soon !

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

DISCLAIMER: The universities that I mentioned in the video are open and accepting International Medical Students, at the time of making this video(Jan 2022). I have no affiliation to any of the universities, and their names have been suggested in the video for information purpose only. *Residency starts on 1st JULY.

@pomejuicegranate 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve no words to explain how overwhelmed I’m by all these milestones right now, but I am also so so so grateful to you, I had to come to terms with all these sooner or later, and its just my first year in med school so it might feel like a lot (honestly it is a lot) but I can start with volunteering work and build my way up. So THANKYOU!!! Ps can you please tell me more about the rotaract club? How do I join?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

It's totally understandable to feel overwhelmed, but this shows that this journey matters to you. There's still a long way to go, so try not to burnout and just enjoy the process including your med school ! Check out the Rotaract club - RC Caduceus website for details.

@rachapudishasank2722 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! 🙌🏻

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@tanisha4958 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful! Thankyou

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@livyanshuxcx 2 жыл бұрын

Great video✨

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@yaalia.s9033 8 ай бұрын

thanks divya

@saurabhmotiwala2942 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful 👍

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@anujchachra1846 2 жыл бұрын

After clearing step 1 and step 2, how do we apply for clerkships ? This is really confusing and it would be great if u could tell about this in detail. Also this was one of the best videos on USMLE . Thanks 😊

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I’ll be doing a video in detail for the clerkships!

@meghanakakarla2400 2 жыл бұрын

hey this is super helpful

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad!

@gaurishsoni6407 2 жыл бұрын

Omg this was so helpful

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad !

@suby7462 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not clear about the MSPE. do we upload this or the university does directly? Or is there a choice? Thanks for such an organised video!

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

As I go we have to upload all our documents ourself o the eras application. But the medical school provides us with the document.

@trivikrammalladi7137 2 жыл бұрын

Simply 👌

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MohammadAhmad-hb4kh Жыл бұрын

You've done so well. Stay Blessed

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@0neness7 11 ай бұрын

thanks didi

@HelloWord42 2 жыл бұрын

This made me panic and clarified things for me, in equal parts haha.

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Haha !

@pujanmhrzan723 Жыл бұрын

Same here , its a very long process i was scared with the long process but its infomative

@double_cheese_burger572 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Divya thanks for the video, do you know btw what are the vaccines needed to do clerkship?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Please watch my video on the documents needed for clerkships. I've mentioned all the vaccines needed in that. :)

@ashajayalath5660 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this! ❤️ Btw how long would clerkships be on average?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Each rotation is about 4weeks, and it’s good to do a minimum of 3 rotations.

@44kaavyab31 20 күн бұрын

Mam, what is like the last date to submit the ecfmg certification? Do we need our medical diploma while applying for interviews in our CV?

@laiela5939 9 ай бұрын

Divya I am giving step exams after graduation in India, will I be able to apply for ecfmg certification after 2024 "

@riyachinnukoshy 8 ай бұрын

I am not able to access the timeline checklist. Can you please help!

@ahsanuzzamanbhuiyan3753 Жыл бұрын

Hbs positive dr can't get us visa or usmle residency

@prakharsharma2599 11 күн бұрын

The google doc has been deleted, pls it would help a lot if you could attach it again , thanks .

@akanshatiwari3472 10 ай бұрын

Average time needed from step 1 pass score to ecfme certification

@WanderingDr92 19 күн бұрын

Does all the same steps and exams apply for doctors who have done specialisation in India and want to work in usa ????????

@vidushisharma4809 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Divya! Really helpful video. Wanted to know how can I find online research projects that can be done remotely. Are there any websites for the same? Thank you so much:)

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Hey try OTTO Research initiative, it has been started by IMGs for IMGs !

@vidushisharma4809 2 жыл бұрын

@@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal yes I contacted them 2 months back but they have a lot of people enrolled before me. Hence I am not sure if I will be able to start a research in time. Do you know of any other online platforms?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn USCE offers research electives. You can also just approach seniors or professors from your college and ask them for a project.

@mahekrai8915 Жыл бұрын

Trust me ma’am, to deal with the anxiety we’re going through, I am so Grateful to you! Will meet you for sure!♥️🫀

@qoms20krp27 2 жыл бұрын

As I want to give usmle exam but I'm now a neet aspirant and I'll goona crack it this year only...so There is one doubt of ecfmg certification? I can give usmle exam after 2024 or not?? And at what year I can give this exam in my 2nd year or starting of 3rd yr?? Pls tell I'm confused

@accomplishednerd2703 11 күн бұрын

What is thr total cost of USMLE? (in INR)

@decodingcap9965 5 ай бұрын

The milestones link doesn’t work. Can you send it here please! Thanks.

@yazesvey1542 Жыл бұрын

Great video ! i am currently in my last year for my medical degree and i am considering residency in the usa. I would like to know how long could the whole journey take on average ?

@shaikwahidasulthana2458 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Is it possible to take TOEFL in medical school final year & step 1 in internship? Is TOEFL mandatory for observership?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal Жыл бұрын

TOEFL isnt mandatory, but a lot of clerkships require it. Yes, you can take it anytime, but the scores are valid only for 2 years. So make sure when you apply for clerkships those scores ill be valid.

@shaikwahidasulthana2458 Жыл бұрын

@@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal okk.Thank you for the reply. But for observership TOEFL is not required right?

@sig99493 2 жыл бұрын

ma'am... I'll be getting in 3rd minor in 2-3 months.... I haven't started doing anything even remotely related to usmle... can i make it if i start off in 3rd yr?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@zoeaslam7111 Жыл бұрын

Hello :) I have valid oet, m an old graduate. I want to do sub internship or external ship for usa clinical experience. Do i need to take toefl,still?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal Жыл бұрын

You might have to. Because that's the standard application. However, you can try to email the program and see if they need TOEFL. Some clerkships don't require it.

@dr.neelimavijay4568 2 жыл бұрын

Hello...I had a doubt regarding mspe.....do indian medical school marks matter for an img to match into a program???Can an img with average college marks match into a program??

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! The college transcripts are a part of your CV. Any awards/Honors/Gold medal you get during your medical school adds value to your cv. Its always a good option to give your best. To answer your second question, they view the applicant as a whole and you can improve the other parts of your application if your medical school marks are average.

@fathimavahab7962 Жыл бұрын

Is it true that after 2024 Indian students can't write usmle ??

@harinbhavsar9049 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any option for those who don't match? Jobs or courses any option in usa.

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Plenty. You can reapply for the next match season, do research courses, mph as a bridge.

@asmitasharma8669 2 жыл бұрын

Can one apply to step2 ck before step1 result?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@bhumikabakshi4604 2 жыл бұрын

Maam mbbs tk hum kya kya krskte h ? Step 1 then ck,toefl, oet , visa and immunisation coz clerkship toh mbbs k degree k baad hogi na?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

you have to attend clerkships when you are a student.

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal Жыл бұрын

Clerkships should be done before you graduate med school.

@ishika9045 2 жыл бұрын

Can you give some information about having a good cv, maybe the things you've put up in yours would help as an example

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

Sure. I have put in some research experiences, work experiences (USCE and the ones I had in my home country), Volunteer experiences, and leadership roles which are distinct to me.

@Somd55 7 ай бұрын

Your “extensive” research doesn’t include IMGs who are US citizens?

@hemankdutt3695 2 жыл бұрын

Is it true that Indian medical graduates won't be able to give USMLE after 2024??☹️☹️

@gupchup1238 5 ай бұрын

Is that real?

@lalitsharma7458 Жыл бұрын

Total expenses in INR From milestone 1 to starting residency??

@trishafilm 9 ай бұрын

2 lakhs atleast as I've heard

@santhoshmanickavasagam2467 5 ай бұрын

@@trishafilm Definitely more than that. With the new pricing by Intealth, we will need at least 3.1 lakh rupees just for the ECFMG and USMLE procedures, and add a few lakhs more for preparatory resources, travels to and from the US and clerkships there, the additional (miscellaneous) expenses for the underdog milestones.... I'd say about 15 to 20 lakhs overall.

@trishafilm 5 ай бұрын

@@santhoshmanickavasagam2467 sorry I just noticed I wrote 2 instead of 20lakhs. My bad

@drasmakhan9619 2 жыл бұрын

How to do online researc

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

If you mean 'Remote Research' then again you'll have to contact mentors/teams who are willing to take you in and work with them remotely.

@drasmakhan9619 2 жыл бұрын

@@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal mentors at USA?

@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal 2 жыл бұрын

@@drasmakhan9619 that would be ideal

@hemankdutt3695 2 жыл бұрын

@@DivyaSharma_KeepingitReal didi , is it true that Indian medical graduates won't be able to give it from 2024??pls tell I am lagging correct news about it 🙏🏻☹️