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DR. SAMIR DESAI


The Power of Networking as an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
Networking is an essential part of building your candidacy as an international medical graduate (IMG). In this blog post, we'll go over the different ways that international medical graduates (IMGs) can build their network and make new connections.

Alyssa Harlow
Oct 294 min read
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Top 10 IMG Friendly Internal Medicine Residency Programs in Michigan (2025)
In this blog, we'll go over the top IMG friendly internal medicine residency programs in the state of Michigan, the criteria for applying, and other information about the program.

Alyssa Harlow
Jul 34 min read
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Florida International University (FIU) Clinical Elective Rotations: Tips for Applying
Applying for the FIU Clinical Elective Rotations program? In this blog post, we'll cover what you need to know before applying and how to prepare your application.

Alyssa Harlow
May 163 min read
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Pathways for IMGs to Practice in the US without Prior Residency Training
This blog will cover legislation passed for alternative pathways to pursue medicine in the US without previous US residency training.

Alyssa Harlow
Apr 1510 min read
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IMG Friendly Residency Programs: Tools & Resources
In this blog post, MD2B Connect will go over the tools and tips you can use to find IMG friendly residency programs to apply to.

Alyssa Harlow
Oct 24, 20244 min read
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US Clinical Experience: A Comprehensive Guide for IMGs
If you are an international medical graduate (IMG) preparing to apply for US medical residency, you probably understand the role US...

Alyssa Harlow
Oct 22, 20245 min read
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Navigating the ERAS Application: Program Signaling and Geographic Preference
The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) is a pinnacle piece in your candidacy for US medical residency. Over the years...

Alyssa Harlow
Sep 5, 20246 min read
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Non-US IMG Friendly States, Specialties, and Residency Programs
This blog post will go into detail about the various IMG friendly states, programs, and specialties for international medical graduates.

Alyssa Harlow
Aug 29, 20223 min read
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Canceled observerships and externships due to coronavirus: What IMGS should do
What IMGs Who Have Had Their Observership or Externship Canceled Should Do to Improve Their Chances of a Successful Residency Match

Dr. Samir Desai
Mar 19, 20205 min read
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SUNY UpState Internal Medicine Observership: Tips for success
The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, also known as SUNY Upstate, is one of our nation's oldest medical schools....

Dr. Samir Desai
Dec 18, 20194 min read
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NRMP SOAP: 5 Steps to improve your odds of success
Securing a position through the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) is difficult but there are steps that you can take to...

Dr. Samir Desai
Mar 3, 20195 min read
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SOAP 2019: what to Expect based on past Match results
During Match Week, unmatched residency applicants will have the opportunity to apply for positions in unfilled programs through the...

Dr. Samir Desai
Feb 18, 20192 min read
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