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In the next 3 FutureDocs Podcast Episodes, Drs. Mizani and Eskander interview ACMedical (Americlerkships Medical Society) Member, Dr. Mario Mekhail, an IMG who graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 who recently secured a PGY-1 Categorical Internal Medicine position during the 2022 Match into a non-NRMP participating program, formerly referred to as a ‘Pre-Match’ program.
This is FutureDocs Episode #65, Part 1 of a 3-part interview where we discuss 2 types of US clinical experiences which Dr. Mekhail completed and recommends, and why Personal Statement matters.
In #66, part 2 of 3, Dr. Mekhail discusses why combining mentorship and constructive criticism is of key importance to becoming the most competitive version of oneself.
Finally in #67, part 3 of 3 we discuss how IMGs should recognize their unfamiliarity with US culture, how to overcome them, all while building an effective network.
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