Med School Minutes- Ep. 48- IMGs & Residency: The Real Story with Dr. Youssef Majed

10/02/2025 55 min
Med School Minutes- Ep. 48- IMGs & Residency: The Real Story with Dr. Youssef Majed

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Dr. Youssef Majed, Chief Academic Officer at South Texas Health System, shares insider insights on Caribbean medical grads, residency selection, and breaking the IMG stigma. Does the appointment of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as a Surgeon General of United States help alleviate that stigma?🔹 What do residency directors really look for?🔹 Has the perception of IMGs changed?🔹 How can Caribbean grads boost their match chances?Don’t miss these expert tips!0:00 - Intro & Meet Dr. Youssef Majed1:02 - The Changing Perception of Caribbean Med Grads7:45 - How Residency Directors Evaluate IMGs18:09 - Do IMGs Have a Harder Time Matching?35:29 - What is a Transitional Year in Residency?45:43 - Final Advice for Residency Applicants#MedSchoolMinutes #IMGResidency #CaribbeanMedStudents #ResidencyMatch #SJSM #MedicalEducation #USMLE #FutureDoctors #IMGSuccess #ResidencyTips #MedicalSchool #DoctorJourney #MatchDay #MedicalTraining #USResidency #MedSchoolLife

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