Samuel

Doctor-USMLE step 1 & 2 CK-Researcher

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

Hi #MedTwitter,

I’m Dr. Samuel Selwanes, an Egyptian IMG seeking a Research Fellow position in General or Trauma Surgery in the USA.

• USMLE Step 1: Passed
• Step 2 CK: 242
• Research: Two ongoing projects
• Skills: SRMA and Jamovi

I’d appreciate any leads.

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

Can not be proud more ♥️♥️

[Mohamed Elshamy @doctorshamy]

In less than two years, I was able to complete USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, OET, obtain my ECFMG certification, take Step 3, arrange three months of clinical rotations in the United States, complete them, and prepare and apply for the Internal Medicine Match.

At the same time, I was completing my clinical training in Egypt, going to the gym, spending time with friends and family, and trying to enjoy life along the way.

I don’t think this happened because I am exceptionally smart. In my opinion, what made the biggest difference was building habits over the years and staying consistent with them.

One of the most important habits was waking up around 4 AM and going to bed between 8 and 9 PM. Getting enough sleep was essential. From around 4:30 to 8:30 AM, my study time was protected��no phone, no distractions, just focused work.

Consistency was another major factor. You do not need every day to be perfect, but you need to keep showing up.

Having a clear plan and strategy also helped me enormously. Instead of thinking about everything I had to accomplish over the next year, I focused on what needed to be done that day.

For example:

Today I will finish one UWorld block between 5 and 8 AM.

Then I will go to my hospital rotation.

After that, I will take a break, go to the gym, continue studying if needed, and spend an hour with my family.

Simple plans, repeated consistently, can build toward very big goals.

Another lesson I learned was the importance of saying no. When you have something important to accomplish, you have to protect your time and prioritize what matters most.

But discipline does not mean ignoring your health or your life.

Take care of your body and your mental health. Exercise. Sleep enough. Spend time with people you care about. Have a day when you completely step away from studying. Do things you genuinely enjoy.

Burnout can destroy consistency, and consistency is what makes long-term goals possible.

You do not have to be extraordinary every day.

Have a plan.
Protect your time.
Take care of yourself.
Stay consistent.

Then give it time.

[Mohamed Elshamy @doctorshamy]

As the first physician in my family, coming from a small town in Egypt and now pursuing Internal Medicine residency training in the United States, I often reflect on how far this journey has taken me.

It has been a remarkable path filled with blessings, challenges, guidance, and mentorship—often more support and kindness than I could have ever expected. Every step has taught me something, and every mentor, colleague, friend, and family member who believed in me has become part of this journey.

Now, as I prepare for the next chapter in a new country and a new healthcare system, I am excited to keep learning, growing, and challenging myself.

My goal is not simply to become an excellent physician, but to become someone my family, colleagues, patients, and mentors can be proud of—and to eventually give others the same guidance and opportunities that so many people have generously given me.

As I enter the 2027 Internal Medicine Match, I am always open to new connections, mentorship, guidance, and opportunities to learn from physicians and colleagues across the United States.

Grateful for how far I have come, excited for what lies ahead, and ready for the next chapter. 🇪🇬🇺🇸

AAMC ID: 17002612

#InternalMedicine #Residency #Match2027 #IMG #Medicine #MedicalEducation #Mentorship #PhysicianJourney #USMLE

[أسماء 🔻 @Asmaafateem]

الترتيب الطبقي لأطباء التكليف
١-دكتورة حامل
٢-دكتورة معاها اطفال اقل من سنتين
٣-دكتورة معاها اطفال أكبر من سنتين
٤-دكتورة متجوزة بدون اطفال
٥-دكتور متجوز
٦-دكتور مش متجوز(اصل هو بيشتغل برايڤت وهي دكتورة متدلعة باباها بيصرف عليها)
٧-دكتورة مش متجوزة

[Omar @OtotheOG]

شغلي ك-دكتور-طوارئ-في القصر العيني- مخليني دايمًا مستعجل وirritated ومش قادر استحمل اي شغل مكتبي
مشوار البنك مثلًا بيبقى تعذيب
مع إن دي الحياة الطبيعية والله إنك تروح الشغل الساعة ٩ لابس بدلة تعمل أي أونطة وتلعب ع الكيبورد شويه وتروح الساعة ٢ الضهر تجيب بطيخة وتشوف يومك بيقول إيه

[Jason Ryan @jasonryanmd]

If you're a medical educator and want a FANTASTIC side gig/business, make a Step 1 or 2 Qbank with short, video explanations of how to approach and answer the questions. This is the future of learning from Qbanks in my opinion and the market is wide open. I don't have the bandwidth to do it, but whoever does it first (and well) is going to make a big splash.

[O.sama @OsamaMhawish_MD]

حصلت مع أحد خريجي جامعتنا قبل كم سنة. هو تخرج عام ٢٠١٦ بترتيب الأول على دفعته، ومتش جراحة أعصاب في جونز هوبكينز عام ٢٠٢٣.

[Mohamed Elshamy @doctorshamy]

“Alhamdulillah, visa approved. Grateful for the journey and what’s coming next 🇺🇸”

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

@yomnaKhaled898 ماتحضرش خالص

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

@MoazElsayed2023 @NegidaMD Congrats and see inbox

[callmequeen @dululu74]

صحبتي وهي راجعة من الكلية
حكتلي كان قاعد وراها اتنين متجوزين ولسه أطباء مُكلفين جداد
البنت بتقول لجوزها
ليه عملت كدا وأخدت طوارئ و انت عارف ان اللايف استايل بتاعها صعب هنعمل ايه بالفوس
احنا مش هنعيش حياتنا كلها في الطب
هعمل ايه وانت بالنسباليATMوانت مش موجود.
زعلت عليها وعليه.

[Omneya Kandil, MD @OmneyaKandil]

وَمَا تَوْفِيقِي إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
I matched into GENERAL SURGERY
#Match2026
I truly owe this moment to my family and friends 🙏🏻

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

@doctorshamy ♥️♥️♥️

[Mohamed Elshamy @doctorshamy]

✅ USMLE Step 1 – Passed
✅ Step 2 CK – 262

Final-year medical student applying to Internal Medicine (Match 2027).

Currently looking for observership opportunities in the US to further strengthen my clinical experience.

Any guidance or connections would be greatly appreciated

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

Nbme 15 ... 258 (13 days out)
Nbme 16 ... 255 (7 days)
UWSA 2 ... 253 ( 10 days)
Real deal : STEP 2Ck ... 242
Exam was like nbmes
And i did not know what happened till now
But actually in the end it is more than just the score
There are many factors in the process

[Hazem Sharawy @hazemsharawyy]

السكورات العاليه مش معناها انك ت pass
شفت سكورات عاليه فوق ال٨٠ في الميه
وللاسف failed ستيب ١
وشفت برده سكورات عاليه فوق ال270 فال nbmes لستيب ٢
والreal deal للاسف اقل بكتير

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

الواحد ابتدى يفوق من مابعد امتحان step 2 ck وبعد النتيجة
ابتدى ي normalize الدنيا و يروق ويفكر اي اللي جاى و اية اللي داخل علية
اعتقد باقي السكة تستاهل تتعب و تعافر وتقاوح فوش الدنيا عشانها
و هو الدنيا اي غير محاولات و اجتهاد
This pathway deserves the struggle♥️

[Nader Dahdaleh @NaderDahdaleh]

Dear IMG,

Be tough. You’re larger than life.

2004 IMG

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

الواحد من ساعة ماخلص step 1 وبعدها step2ck لزق ولما خلص لقى نفسة بيفنش الامتياز ودماغة هاتشت من كتر ال options
١-ياتري يفكر فتخصص
٢-ياتري يشوف حياتة
٣-ياتري يقعد فمصر شوية ولة يسافر علي طول
٤-ياتري يبدا ريسرش
٥-ياتري ياخد كورسات
٦-ياتري يسيب الطب 😂😂
مكنتش متخيل الدوامة دى..

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

@moh_mamdouh21 اخووووويا ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
تسلملى صدقني علي كل الكلام الحلو دة
وعايزك تشد حيلك بقي عشان نفرح بيك انت

[Samuel @SamuelSelwanes]

This journey tested me in every possible way patience, discipline, and belief.
USMLE Step 1 ✅ Nov 2023
USMLE Step 2 Ck ✅ Nov 2025
But now this chapter is closed.
Excited for the next chapter and proud to support others on their USMLE path.
#USMLE #medtwitter