**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** This FutureDocs Podcast is part 2 of our 2 part interview with Dr. Rumana Khan, an ACMedical member who worked as an Medical Assistant (MA) prior to matching into PGY-1 Internal Medicine in the 2022 Match.   In our previous episode, we discussed her journey as an MA, how her experience made her a more competitive Match Candidate and all that led up to her Match into Internal Medicine.    In this episode, we focus on her residency interview: what questions the residency program director and residency selection committee asked her and how she prepared for her interview. Tune in as Dr. Khan, a Kasturba Medical College - Manipal alumna, shares her inspiring success story on how she secured a PGY-1 spot at a US Medical Residency Program.   Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** Our esteemed guest in this FutureDocs Podcast episode is Dr. Rumana Khan, an ACMedical member who worked as an Medical Assistant prior to matching into PGY-1 Internal Medicine in the 2022 Match. She graduated in 2017 from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.   This is part one of a 2 part interview with her and for this episode, we will discuss her journey as an MA and all that led up to her Match into Internal Medicine. In part 2 of this 2 part interview, we will focus on her residency interview, what they asked her and how she prepared for them.   Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** In this episode, Dr. Mizani inteviews our inaugural group of five leadership interns who have successfully completed their one year internship. Drs. Parisi, Rosas, Fan, Eskander, and Sykes share their inspiring journey, invaluable lessons they've learned and how this experience changed their lives. If you interested in our Leadership Program, please visit https://www.acmedical.org/ Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** This is the final part of our 3-part interview with Dr. Mario Mekhail, an ACMedical (Americlerkships) Member and IMG 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.       In this episode Dr. Mekhail discusses how International Medical Graduates should recognize their unfamiliarity with US culture, how to overcome them, all while building an effective network.    Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** This is part 2 of 3 of Drs. Mizani and Eskander's interview with Dr. Mario Mekhail, an ACMedical (Americlerkships) Member and IMG from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. After 13 years since receiving his MD, he 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.     In last month's episode #65, Part 1, we discuss 2 types of US clinical experiences which Dr. Mekhail completed and recommends, and why Personal Statement matters.     This episode #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.      Please join us again next month for our final episode with Dr. Mekhail #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.     Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** 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.   Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG**   FutureDocs Podcast Episode #63 is the second half of our 2-part interview with special guest, Dr. Feruza Abraamyan, an ACMedical (Americlerkships Medical Society) member and International Medical Graduate (IMG) from Taskent Medical Institute in Uzbekistan who recently secured a PGY-1 Internal Medicine - Categorical position during the 2022 NRMP Match.    Previously in part 1, we uncovered all that led up to Dr. Abraamyan's Match into Internal Medicine including how she effectively changed her approach as well as her live online US Clinical Rotations which was frequently asked about during her interviews and how this all played a significant role in her successful Match!    In this episode, part 2 of our interview with Dr. Abraamyan, she discusses how she managed all of the 13 interviews offers that she received amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. She also reveals to us what the residency committee programs asked regarding USMLE Step 3, her research experience, and her live online US Clinical Rotations. Lastly, she shares with us how she organized her 2022 NRMP Rank Order List (ROL). If you’re applying to an Internal Medicine US medical residency program, then episodes #63 and #64 are especially for you!   Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** In this FutureDocs Episode #63 is another ACMedical success story and part 1 of a 2 part interview with special guest, Dr. Feruza Abraamyan. She is an ACMedical (Americlerkships Medical Society) member and International Medical Graduate (IMG) from Taskent Medical Institute in Uzbekistan who recently secured a PGY-1 Internal Medicine Categorical position in the 2022 NRMP Match.   Tune in as we cover all that led up to Dr. Abraamyan's Match into Internal Medicine including how she changed her approach as well as her live online US Clinical Rotations which was frequently asked about during her interviews.   Join us again for part 2, episode #64 where Dr. Abraamyan will discuss how she managed to get through all the interviews she secured during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some great tips for those who are just getting started with the Match process. So if you’re applying to internal medicine, then episodes #63 and #64 are for you! Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG** This is part 2 of our 2-part interview with ACMedical's most recent success story, special guest Dr. Travis Satnarine. He is a practicing physician in Trinidad and a graduate of the University of the West Indies, now focusing on NICU before the start of his U.S. medical residency and of course a lifetime ACMedical member.   After finding ACMedical through YouTube, Dr. Satnarine sought mentorship from Dr. Mizani and listened to his advice which was: apply to only one specialty (Pediatrics) and to have recent relevant U.S. Clinical Experience. Not only did this slight but significant move help him secure 16 interviews but he Matched into his #1 residency program on his 2022 NRMP Rank Order List - all without setting foot in the United States!   In our previous episode, he shares his overall Match experience and his 5 online clinical rotations while simultaneously working as House Officer in a NICU Department in Trinidad. In this episode we discuss how he navigated his 16 interviews, what he was asked and how her prepared. If you are also an IMG looking for a Pediatrics US Medical Residency, you won't want to miss this truly inspiring success story!   Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

**LISTEN HERE, THEN WATCH THE VIDEO FORM OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.COM/ACMEDICALORG**   In this episode, our special guest is ACMedical's most recent success story, Dr. Travis Satnarine who Matched into PGY-1 Pediatrics during the 2022 Main Match! Dr. Satnarine is a practicing physician in Trinidad and a graduate of the University of the West Indies, now focusing on NICU before the start of his U.S. medical residency and of course a lifetime ACMedical member. After finding ACMedical through YouTube, Dr. Satnarine sought mentorship from Dr. Mizani and listened to his advice which was apply to only one specialty (Pediatrics) and to have recent relevant U.S. Clinical Experience. Not only did this move help him secure 16 interviews but he Matched into his number 1 residency program. He did a total of 5 online clinical rotations while simultaneously working as House Officer in a NICU Department in Trinidad and shares how he managed to attend his LOCE while working. He also tells us his overall LOCE experience including his role as an online clinical rotator, tips on making a good impression with the attending physicians, what it was like observing and the patient interaction involved. He also shares how he prepared for the telerotations, and how he utilized this experience in the Match process.   This part 1 of a two part interview where we will discuss all the led up to the Match season, and in the next episode, part 2, we will discuss how Dr. Satnarine navigated through the enormous number of interviews he secured. Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]