Specialty
This specialty has the longest residency training program in the US?
Neurosurgery
The application system used to apply to most US residency programs.
ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
This famous canyon is found in Arizona
Grand Canyon
American tradition occurs the Friday after Thanksgiving and kicks off the holiday shopping season.
Black Friday
This disease has remained the number one cause of death in the U.S. for over two decades.
Heart Disease
The specialty with the highest average salary in the US
Orthopedic Surgery
The year when Step 1 of the USMLE changed to pass/fail
2022
This is the largest U.S. state by area.
Alaska
This popular dessert is traditionally served at Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Pie
This condition is the most common chronic disease of childhood in the U.S., affecting the airways
Asthma
After completing residency, many physicians pursue this additional specialized training to gain deeper expertise in a specific area of medicine
Fellowship
This is the ideal time of year when IMGs should begin registering for the Match and submitting applications.
September/October
This city is known for its deep-dish pizza
Chicago
This U.S. state celebrates “Mardi Gras” as a major cultural holiday with parades, beads, and king cake
Louisiana
Affecting nearly half of all U.S. adults, this silent condition is a major risk factor for both stroke and myocardial infarction.
Hypertension
This specialty often reports the highest burnout rates
Emergency Medicine
This test assesses English language proficiency and communication skills for many healthcare and is required for IMG when applying for residency
Occupational English Test (OET)
This U.S. territory is located in the Caribbean Sea
Puerto Rico
This famous mountain sculpture in South Dakota features four U.S. presidents
Mount Rushmore
This water treatment method, introduced in the mid-20th century, is credited with dramatically reducing dental caries in the U.S. population
water fluoridation
The US medical specialty known for "board recertification" every 10 years is
Internal Medicine
IMGs should use this resource to research residency program requirements and IMG friendliness.
FREIDA (Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database Access)
This U.S. state borders eight others and is home to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Tennessee
This famous American event involves people camping and partying in a desert, ending with burning a giant wooden effigy
Burning Man
Non medical factor contributes more to a person’s health outcomes than clinical care does.
socioeconomic status