LINKS

MOST IMPORTANT IMG PAGES !

To make it easier, if you plan on researching information about residency application here are the BEST links and the most important ones that you should check out first! These are the MUST VISIT sites for IMGs. More often than not, IMGs complain of lack of information and difficulty in obtaining it as one of the barriers in applying for a US residency. This part compiles all of the official IMG sites that are MOST IMPORTANT. You need to have read all of the links and information contained in these sites in order to have a general idea as to what you will expect in the application process. All in all, this sites are the ones that you will often go back to for reference since they are the official sites and the most important sites when it comes to an IMG residency...

USMLE of course,you need to surf on this if you haven't taken the necessary steps yet. contains the "online information booklet" that is updated every year.

ECFMG contains all the links and information an IMG needs in order to secure a residency slot in the USA. Contains all the important phone numbers and webpages to visit

ERAS is a program wherein all applications are put through the internet and you can track your applications online if programs have downloaded your application already. This site contains all the instructions, cost, technical support etc. regarding ERAS

FREIDA is the online counterpart of the greenbook where you can research residency programs regarding their available residency programs (like FP, IM psych etc.) number of residents, salary , phone numbers etc. A word of caution though, it oftentimes is not updated as often as it should. But still, it's more comprehensive than the greenbook..

NRMP is the organization which coordinates the residency matching program. This is the site where you will log on to find if programs have been downloading your application, and this is also the site where you log in to find out if you matched.

In order to maximize yahoo.com's functions and if club associates would like to keep in touch with one another oneline in real time chat. The club uses yahoo messenger/pager as the IM (instant messenging) client. Download this now if you plan on becoming a member, but please observe courtesy in chatting.

And lastly if you want to join the exclusive, flame free, number one forum for IMGs on the internet, learn all about becoming a member here!

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The American Medical Association's IMG Section contains useful info on all things about IMG including certification requirements, exams, common myths and facts about IMG training in the USA and other useful stuff it's focus is in IMGs and managed care, acces to and funding of IMGs, workforce issues.

The Minority Affairs Consortium of the AMA addresses the professional concerns of under-represented minority medical students and physicians and work to reduce the minority health disparities in the US.