Join the ASA Medical Student Component for our first post-match panel of the year! This panel is focused on International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Reserve your spot today: https://t.co/QyjCt2UilI
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Dr. Khaled Yehia Sayed Omar is a non-us IMG from Egypt who completed 3 years of general surgery residency in Egypt, was an observer for 6 months, and is currently working as a research fellow."
Congratulations on matching into General Surgery at Kendall Regional Center. ๐
Wishing you continued success as you step into this new chapter.
#MATCH2026 #ProjectIMG
New PGY 1 IM Spot
The University Of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine Montgomery Internal Medicine Program is finding
a new PGY-1 resident. Please have qualified
applicants send a CV and recommendation letters to Leslie Harris at [email protected].
Leslie Harris, Jr., M.D. I Associate Program Director Montgomery Internal Medicine
Residency Montgomery Regional Campus
Baptist South Morrow Tower | 2055 E
South Blvd, Ste 200 Mont, AL 36116
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Ambulatory Care
โญ๏ธ I am incredibly happy to share that I matched into urology! โญ๏ธ
This beautiful moment would not be possible without the support of my family, friends, and mentors @montypal@WesleyYipMD@AbhiTrip87@ClaytonLauMD โค๏ธ๐
Looking forward to finding out where my next step in training will beโฆ
#UroMatch2026 #UroSoMe
Today two amazing Colombians and alumni from Rosario University matched, Diego Rodriguez into neurology at Harvard and Ricardo Torres in Plastics at Larkin! Very proud of my friends, an absolute pride to Colombia ! ๐จ๐ด๐จ๐ด @AmericaDoctors@ProjectImg@StoriesImg
Beyond thrilled to have #Matched into my dream program at @UAFamilyMedCOMT ๐ต
A humbling 3-year journey of resilience and consistency. Immensely grateful to God and my support system. The best time of my life.
Arizona, letโs get to work! ๐ฉบ
#Match2026#MedTwitter#AAFP
Hello #MedTwitter,
My name is Ziad Khalifa, a non-US IMG from Egypt. I graduated in 2021 and currently work as a cardiology resident in my final year of training. I'm ECFMG certified and completed my USMLE Steps in 2023. Despite my efforts and sacrifices, I have faced five US visa refusals, and I went unmatched this cycle.
I would truly appreciate any insight on how to get past this bottleneck. I know I still need US clinical experience (USCE) and Step 3, and Iโm seeking guidance from those who have been in a similar situation. Itโs been a difficult journey, and at times, it feels like all the effort and financial investment may have been in vain, but Iโm still trying to find a way forward.
At this point, Iโm unsure whether I should keep applying for the visa again or if I need to take a different approach before trying. Any advice from those with experience would mean a lot.
#USMLE
#MATCH
#MATCH2026
#IMG
@ProjectImg@StoriesImg
PROJECT IMG MEETUP IN EGYPT ๐ช๐ฌ๐ฉต
What started as a simple idea during my vacation in Egypt turned into something truly special. I was just talking with a few friends here, and they said, โletโs meet.โ And as always with Project IMG we donโt do small and open the doors to everyone!
Within just 3 days, with the incredible help of local leaders like Mahmoud (part of @ProjectImg for the past 5 years) Dr Mirna @mirna_elkomi and Omar, who even picked me up at the airport and played a key role in organizing everything on the ground, we came together to put this meetup together here in Cairo. From planning the venue to coordinating logistics, this was a true team effort.
And thenโฆ over 150 doctors showed up.
Egyptian doctors, Sudanese doctors, all coming together with one purpose: to connect, support each other, and grow.
One of the most special parts of the meetup was bringing the global community into the room. During the event, we connected live with colleagues across the United States through video calls.
We had friends, residents, and mentors joining us virtually, sharing advice and encouragement in real time. Dr Fischer @SeeFisch and the chief resident of my program Dr Hasson who is Egyptian and scored 280 on step 1 USMLE also joined us on video call to advice and inspire, along with several residents from different specialties @DrMigueQC creating a bridge between Cairo and the U.S. medical system.
It was honestly one of the most meaningful moments of my trip. Sitting together, listening to your stories, sharing ideas, giving guidance for your journeys in medicine and lifeโฆ this is exactly why Project IMG exists.
This is what fills me. This is what I love.
Thank you all for welcoming me with such warmth, for opening your doorsโand your heartsโto me. โฅ๏ธ
I truly hope this is just the beginning of a strong Project IMG Egypt community, one that continues to grow, support each other, and create opportunities for the next generation.
We are building something global. And we are just getting started.
If you want to lead or help build a Project IMG chapter in your country, reach out or comment below. Letโs do this together ๐
Hope to see you all again soon. Until next time, Cairo ๐ช๐ฌ๐ซถ
CONNECT โข LEARN โข SUCCED
#projectimg #theimgevent #egypt
A little bit late but so excited to share that I matched in Internal Medicine in Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital! Proof that dreams come true and that hard work pays off!! #match2026
๐จ PGY-1 POSITION AVAILABLE โ PEDIATRICS (July 2026)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, a PGY-1 spot has become available at Virginia Tech Carilion in Roanoke, VA. The program has received a waiver from the NRMP, meaning they are actively looking to fill this position outside of the Match.
This is a great opportunity for applicants still seeking a residency position starting in July 2026, especially those interested in Pediatrics.
๐ Carilion Clinic โ Roanoke, Virginia
๐ Start Date: July 2026
If you or someone you know is still looking, reach out directly:
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (540) 521-1796
Letโs help spread the word and connect the right candidate with this opportunity.
Tag someone who might benefit ๐
I'm excited to share that I have matched into Internal Medicine at Cook County in Chicago!
I'm deeply grateful to the mentors, fellows/residents, colleagues, and friends who supported me throughout this journey. This would not have been possible without your help.
The NRMP office is closed today, Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The office will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20, at 8:30 am ET.
๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ:
For International Medical Graduates, a residency application without U.S. clinical experience and U.S. letters of recommendation is effectively incomplete. Everyone says โget USCE,โ but few acknowledge how punishing that path really is.
Beyond the heavy financial burden, airfare, accommodation, and paid rotations, there is a far bigger gatekeeper: the U.S. visitor visa.
Now look at the STATS:
๐ท According to Federation of State Medical Boards, the largest sources of licensed IMGs in the United States are:
1) India, 23%
2) Caribbean medical schools, 18%
3) Pakistan, 6%
4) Philippines, 6%
5) Mexico, 5%
๐ท Yet the very countries producing much of the U.S. physician workforce face high B1 B2 refusal rates, per the U.S. Department of State:
1) Nepal, 49.47%
2) Bangladesh, 46.09%
3) Pakistan, 45.65%
4) India, 16.32%
5) Brazil, 15.48%
6) Mexico, 13.87%
๐ถ This is the reality.
IMGs are told they must obtain U.S. clinical experience to be competitive, while many are blocked at the visa stage before they ever get the chance.
๐ถ This systemic mismatch makes an already uphill journey even steeper, and it explains why so many talented IMGs struggle to compete, not due to lack of merit, but due to barriers stacked far beyond academics.
https://t.co/RgynLWc9WS
#Match2026 #MedTwitter #MedEd #USVisa #ResidencyMatch
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Dear IMGs, never let anyone tell you that you cannot do it. Keep pushing forward, even if you fail, try again and again until you succeed.
"You got a Dream, You Gotta Protect it"
#Match2026#MedTwitter#MedX
๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ก๐ผ๐ป-๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐๐:
Overall, 2025 has not been a favorable year for Non US International Medical Graduates or for the US healthcare system that relies heavily on them.
๐ถ The Match Rate for Non US IMGs has continued to decline, dropping from 59.4 percent in 2023 to approximately 58 percent in 2025, reversing years of slow progress.
๐ท New travel restrictions affecting IMGs from nearly 30 countries have created uncertainty, delays, and emotional and financial stress for thousands of applicants and trainees.
๐ถ The H1B visa fee increase from roughly $5,000 to nearly $100,000 has placed an unprecedented financial burden on physicians and healthcare institutions, particularly safety net and underserved hospitals.
๐ท Expanded social media and background vetting has increased the risk of administrative processing, prolonged visa delays, and outright denials, often without transparency.
๐ถ As a combined result of travel bans, visa cost escalation, and intensified scrutiny, there has been a noticeable and concerning decline in the number of residency interviews received by IMGs across multiple specialties.
โจ Non US IMGs remain essential to the US healthcare workforce, especially in underserved and rural areas. Policies that restrict their entry and training ultimately harm patient access, healthcare equity, and system resilience.
๐จ 2025 should serve as a warning, not a precedent ๐จ
#Match2026 #MedTwitter #MedEd #HappyNewYear2026 #USMLE
No interviews? Unmatched? This isn't the end - it's a strategic pivot point.
See my 12-month roadmap for IMGs running into obstacles with getting into US residency programs, including:
- Step 3 strategy
- USCE acquisition
- Networking tactics
- Application 2.0
https://t.co/K2O3sNRIlr
#Match2026 #Match2027