First Aid for the International Medical Graduate

Shows how to obtain your US medical license by passing the USMLE, CSA, and TOEFL; find the residency position you want; get a Visa; move to and live in the USA; adjust to American medical practice and culture; and survive the residency.

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This is a student to student guide. Become a doctor in America! This book shows how to: obtain your US medical license by passing the USMLE, CSA, and TOEFL; find the residency position you want; get a Visa; move to and live in the USA; adjust to American medical practice and culture; and survive the residency. ' ...(an) excellent book for any IMG who needs to know about the US system of medicine. I just got into a residency program and this book has taken care of all my questions. I feel more confident going into uncharted territory' - an online reviewer from Central America.'This is one of the rare medical books that I did not want to put down after starting. The book gives high-efficiency tips on doing well in USMLE, CSA, English exam, residency, and even discusses the cultural issues that nearly all IMGs face' - an online reviewer from Chicago. This book contains everything you need to succeed in American society. It shows how to: get a driver's license; obtain a Social Security Card; find housing; open a bank account; buy a car; and much more. It contains a million dollars worth of facts, tips, and advice for foreign medical graduates who want to come to America.
It presents the details on getting a Visa, and shows how to prepare for the USMLE, CSA, and TOEFL. Residency applications and interviews are made simple. It also contains the ins-and-outs of medical practice in the USA, and what you should know about American language and culture. The book is presented in a clear, user-friendly format.