Thank you for this information. I have a question though,having to do an extenship for clinical skills as an img will that still supplement for research?
Do you mean if away rotations can replace research positions? It's hard to answer and really depends on where you did the electives, with whom, for how long, etc... In theory, I do think that rotations can replace research when it comes to networking. They obviously don't give you any tangible output to include in your CV like research does, but then again, if the specialty you're applying to doesn't care that much for research output, that probably won't matter as much. If, on the other hand, you're aiming at a specialty where the average candidate has 20+ papers on their name, well... maybe I'd think twice before dispensing with research altogether
@@SantiagoAQ Thank you for the response. I am looking to go for radiology. Idk if they care much on research, let me get through passing the steps first. Thanks
Malke asaad sir, is it acceptable in the USA to keep a full beard for religious purpose ( covering it during surgery) and to match for general surgery residency having a beard. Would it affect my chances of matching into general surgery even if i have good scores, Lor and usce?
Santiago I have a video suggestion for you , and I hope you’ll be able to do it . Can you please talk about Test day strategies and how to manage your time ? I often struggle to read and answer long questions in less than 90sec and it’s really affecting my performance in uworld .
Thanx for all the information, it’s very useful, I am international medical student and I want to do research in neurosurgery, however, I don’t have any contact or information, so my question is where I can find that information? And what you can recommend me?
دكتور مالك مرحبا، هل ال research لازم يكون في امريكا ولا عادي في بلدي؟ كثير ناس بتحكي انه لازم بامريكا وانت حكيت الموضوع بده سنين ومع هيك مش مضمون. I would really appreciate your comment!
دكتور شكرا جزيلا على شرحك لك اريد معرفة كم من الوقت لكي اتممت هذه العملية؟ وماهو قصدك بعمل research خاصة لمن هو في الدول العربية؟ شكرا جزيلا يادكتور لمجهوداتك
Thank you. This meeting was very interesting and useful. I have a question. If I worked as a teaching assistant at the university for a year after graduation, would this be useful for me in the match process?
It probably won't be a deciding factor (Meaning they won't hire you because you were a teaching assistant), but it's a good plus in your CV. It shows interest in teaching, academy and gives you something to talk about during the interview
Malke asaad sir, is it acceptable in the USA to keep a full beard for religious purpose ( covering it during surgery) and to match for general surgery residency having a beard. Would it affect my chances of matching into general surgery even if i have good scores, Lor and usce?
USCE are rotations. Volunteering is a wide term applied to activities where you offer your services for the community. They can be medically relevant (a screening brigade in the community) or non related to the medical field (Ex. Building houses, helping poor people get meals just as a few examples)
I'm a 3rd year Medical student in Nigeria, I plan to take the Step 1 Exam in my 4th year. Must I have a U.S clinical rotation experience before I register?
research does matter but it dosnt matter more than your USMLE score according to a 2014 survery of many department chairs, from what I remember. I think the book that rpesents that data is called successful match.
The best way to think about research vs. scores, in my opinion (based on published data), is that your score will be the factor that makes MOST program directors view your application. Research, generally speaking, will be ONE of the factors that make you stand out once they're going over your CV. However, building connections through research with influential physicians that recommend PD's to check your application can be the deciding factor that gets you an interview. And well, that right there is sometimes is all it takes for you to match (Yes, sometimes regardless of your score). I think published data has a significant limitation to account for the variables that extend well beyond the "task natural output." For instance, most questionnaires ask program directors to rate the importance of research as: will you call him to an interview (Or rank him) based on his research performance alone?... And well, whatever answer we get from that question is just ridiculous. Applicants don't match based on the merit of individual factors. That's precisely why some IMGs with outstanding USMLE scores but poor communication and professional skills don't match. But then again, saying that the opposite is true (that all you need are good communication skills) couldn't be farther from the truth. To sum up: Scores are important, and sometimes they will be the deciding factor for you to get called. Research, on the other hand, helps. The bare publications are probably just "a plus". But the other things that research provides could be invaluable (And many times impossible to evidence in the raw stats)
destroy the like button !
How's America treating you bro, I'm a doctor in India. Thanks
Could you speak a little about how to go about applications for sub internships?
Thank you for this information. I have a question though,having to do an extenship for clinical skills as an img will that still supplement for research?
Do you mean if away rotations can replace research positions? It's hard to answer and really depends on where you did the electives, with whom, for how long, etc... In theory, I do think that rotations can replace research when it comes to networking. They obviously don't give you any tangible output to include in your CV like research does, but then again, if the specialty you're applying to doesn't care that much for research output, that probably won't matter as much. If, on the other hand, you're aiming at a specialty where the average candidate has 20+ papers on their name, well... maybe I'd think twice before dispensing with research altogether
@@SantiagoAQ Thank you for the response. I am looking to go for radiology. Idk if they care much on research, let me get through passing the steps first. Thanks
Thank you Santiago for having me!
Loved the crossover Doc
This is great stuff. Thanks
Malke asaad sir, is it acceptable in the USA to keep a full beard for religious purpose ( covering it during surgery) and to match for general surgery residency having a beard. Would it affect my chances of matching into general surgery even if i have good scores, Lor and usce?
Watching your videos make me more confident as an IMG.
What an epic crossover, thank you guys
What is meant by Img
Blessed the day I found your channel
Santiago I have a video suggestion for you , and I hope you’ll be able to do it .
Can you please talk about Test day strategies and how to manage your time ? I often struggle to read and answer long questions in less than 90sec and it’s really affecting my performance in uworld .
Will try to address it soon!
If I do few years of research, can I still match in competitive specialties despite having an attempt?
Thanx for all the information, it’s very useful, I am international medical student and I want to do research in neurosurgery, however, I don’t have any contact or information, so my question is where I can find that information? And what you can recommend me?
ER doc here ! Amazing video !!! and I actually had seen Assad's video too !!!! This is great motivation for all aspiring physicians !
You guys rock! I wish I would’ve known better, it took me 4 years to match! But happy now.
Santiago
Please tell us about your sources you use for usmle
Other than first aid
He linked a document in the description detailing his preffered resources
Pathoma,bnb videos, Kaplan series and UWORLD that’s more than enough
Thank you, that was very informative and helpful :)
Thank you doctors, I was thinking of doing a masters of science, but Dr Malke make solid points that make me rethink my strategy
دكتور مالك مرحبا، هل ال research لازم يكون في امريكا ولا عادي في بلدي؟ كثير ناس بتحكي انه لازم بامريكا وانت حكيت الموضوع بده سنين ومع هيك مش مضمون.
I would really appreciate your comment!
Better in the US
Bro you should upload vidoes everyday ....
I really like your vidoes and also very very informative ...
Thanks for guiding us ..
Lots of Love ..
❤
What specialties are you thinking of applying to Santiago? Can't wait to see your success in the US
internal medicine he mentioned it in a previous video
@@sisoelshennawy7289 oh im 99% sure he'll get a good spot then
Thanks man! Let’s hope for the best and good luck to you too 💪🏻
Thank you Dr. Santiago, Very Very useful!
Please make a video about how to approach ethic questions, I think that as an IMG those questions are the HARDEST
Great video Santiago, thanks!!!
Brilliant video.
Cool!
دكتور شكرا جزيلا على شرحك لك اريد معرفة كم من الوقت لكي اتممت هذه العملية؟ وماهو قصدك بعمل research خاصة لمن هو في الدول العربية؟
شكرا جزيلا يادكتور لمجهوداتك
Thank you. This meeting was very interesting and useful. I have a question. If I worked as a teaching assistant at the university for a year after graduation, would this be useful for me in the match process?
It probably won't be a deciding factor (Meaning they won't hire you because you were a teaching assistant), but it's a good plus in your CV. It shows interest in teaching, academy and gives you something to talk about during the interview
Malke asaad sir, is it acceptable in the USA to keep a full beard for religious purpose ( covering it during surgery) and to match for general surgery residency having a beard. Would it affect my chances of matching into general surgery even if i have good scores, Lor and usce?
What exactly is a volunteer experience? How does it differ from USCE?
USCE are rotations. Volunteering is a wide term applied to activities where you offer your services for the community. They can be medically relevant (a screening brigade in the community) or non related to the medical field (Ex. Building houses, helping poor people get meals just as a few examples)
Thank you.
What about taking step 3 before applying for residency? Would that help you stand out?
Shout out to the Syrian... Keep going.
THIS VIDEO IS GOLDDDDDDDDD
This video is very helpful thanks guys
Thank you Doctors. Extremely useful!!!
Muchas gracias por esto!
what a collab!!! you rock it Santiago!
Thanks for all the info and for having a Syrian guest on the channel
That outro song tho 🔥
I'm a 3rd year Medical student in Nigeria, I plan to take the Step 1 Exam in my 4th year. Must I have a U.S clinical rotation experience before I register?
No, you mustn't. You can take all STEPs witouth US clinical experience.
research does matter but it dosnt matter more than your USMLE score according to a 2014 survery of many department chairs, from what I remember. I think the book that rpesents that data is called successful match.
The best way to think about research vs. scores, in my opinion (based on published data), is that your score will be the factor that makes MOST program directors view your application. Research, generally speaking, will be ONE of the factors that make you stand out once they're going over your CV. However, building connections through research with influential physicians that recommend PD's to check your application can be the deciding factor that gets you an interview. And well, that right there is sometimes is all it takes for you to match (Yes, sometimes regardless of your score). I think published data has a significant limitation to account for the variables that extend well beyond the "task natural output." For instance, most questionnaires ask program directors to rate the importance of research as: will you call him to an interview (Or rank him) based on his research performance alone?... And well, whatever answer we get from that question is just ridiculous. Applicants don't match based on the merit of individual factors. That's precisely why some IMGs with outstanding USMLE scores but poor communication and professional skills don't match. But then again, saying that the opposite is true (that all you need are good communication skills) couldn't be farther from the truth. To sum up: Scores are important, and sometimes they will be the deciding factor for you to get called. Research, on the other hand, helps. The bare publications are probably just "a plus". But the other things that research provides could be invaluable (And many times impossible to evidence in the raw stats)
@@SantiagoAQ Great Summary!!