The IMG's Guide to Mastering the USMLE and Residency [Paperback]

Keshav Chander (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071347240 | ISBN-13: 978-0071347242 | Publication Date: March 1, 2000 | Edition: 2nd

This text provides Foreign Medical Graduates with a guide for becoming licensed to practice medicine in the US. It describes and explains the process for obtaining a visa, review for the USMLE, effective studying, stress management, cultural issues, and finding a residency. The book includes a chapter on the USMLE on how to apply, addresses, and web-sites and focuses on the US directed curriculum and differences to be expected by an IMG.

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From the Back Cover

From an IMG voted "Best Graduating Resident" by teachers and students at Chicago Medical School

International medical grads: Get all the answers to these important questions ...

What's on the USMLE that I didn't learn abroad? How do I apply for the tests step-by-step? How do I choose (and get chosen for) the right residency? How can I improve my chances for success in U.S. medicine? What are 10 things I can do to make my transition easier?

Inside: a rare look at how to get good fellowships

Increase your confidence and odds in every area--standardized tests, academic and clinical performance, the social and cultural transition, and more ...

Unlock IMG success secrets in U.S. medicine with:

An IMG¿s pointers on all USMLE parts, TOEFL, CSA, as well as residency. A detailed guide to important addresses, application process, website resources, and more. Valuable information on U.S. issues, from domestic violence to computers and medical statistics. Residency survival skills, including ECG reading, ICU rotation, and history taking, American style. Interviews with IMGs now in residencies. Insider guide to moving to and living in the U.S.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; 2nd edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071347240
• ISBN-13: 978-0071347242
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,586,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent book, March 31, 2000

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delgado (central America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The IMG's Guide to Mastering the USMLE and Residency (Paperback)

excellent book for any IMG who needs to know more about US system of medicine.I just got into residency program and this book has taken care of all my questions.I feel more confident in going into unchartered territory.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent all around guide for foreign graduates ..., July 21, 2000

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kermit theis (temecula, ca USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The IMG's Guide to Mastering the USMLE and Residency (Paperback)

This book is easy and very informative reading; it can be read in an evening. It covers all the essentials for international medical students and graduates, from visas to residency. There is much sound advice on taking the various exams, including how to prepare, when and where to take them and reasons for failure as well as some very interesting statistics on the pass rates. The chapters on obtaining a residency were likewise good, but left an element of suspense as to what the probabilities of success are.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatly written, this book meets the demand, March 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The IMG's Guide to Mastering the USMLE and Residency (Paperback)

This is one of the rare medical books that I did not want to put down after starting. This 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. It gives useful information on how to get good fellowship after residency. It 'talks' to you like a good coach subtly pointing out (IMG's) weaknesses, but also suggesting the ways to get stronger. The last time I had such great reading experience was while reading books by great Dale Carnegie or Stephen Covie. I am buying a few extra copies to gift out to my close friends.