Thread: IMG Friendly residency program information.

There are so many lists out there claiming IMG Friendly Hospitals. Use them with your judgement. You need to find out two things before you can use them -

a. How old is the list? Since programs often change their policy drastically based on their experience with IMGs, make sure that you have most updated information; There are a few lists out there are as old as five years.

b. What specialty is that for? Different specialities in the same hospital can have very different attitudes towards the International Medical Gradautes. Make sure that you have the information for your specialty.

There is a reputable site www.IMGexperts.com which offers IMGs annually updated residency program information for the past four years. I highly recommended it. It gives you yearly updated information which can help you make intelligent decisions, and saves you tons of time.

You can find now all the new lists in all specialties in the "applicant guide residency website" (google it). Also you will find the ACGME certified observership programs lists there too where you can get US LORs which the PDs will approve and invite you for interviews.