The IMG's Guide to Mastering the USMLE and Residency (Paperback)

by Keshav Chander (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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."..IMGs seeking residency training in the U.S. will find a treasure of information and resources in this book."

Product Description
From a successful international medical graduate comes this reassuring guide to preparing for the USMLE and residency. Focuses on the U.S. directed curriculum, healthcare delivery system, and ethical issues--and the differences IMGS should expect. Includes interviews of successful IMGs and students gearing up for the USMLE--plus complete "getting-settled" info for new residents.

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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: 11 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,691,088 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatly written, this book meets the demand, March 22, 2000

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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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	delgado (central America) - See all my reviews

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

By	kermit theis "[e-mail]" (temecula, ca USA) - See all my reviews

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.