1. Challenges for Non-US IMGs Matching into OB/GYN
Shuli Zou
Flushing Hospital
3/17/2019

2. Data of Match 20181 Table1. Matches by Applicant Type
Chart 2 OB/GYN Matches by Applicant Type
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Table1. Matches by Applicant Type
Table2. Matches by Applicant Type
Applicants
Matched
Unmatched
Total
US Seniors
1051
177
1228
US IMG* 58 71
129
Non-US IMG* 40 82
122 US
Grads
Osteo
US IMG
Non-US IMG
Matches 19
156 60 44
1Results and Data 2018 Main Residency Match
*Preliminary programs excluded

3. What is the program looking for?
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7. Data of Match 20181
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8. Data of Match 20181
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9. Observership: Why?

10. Observership: Benefit Observe everything in the program
Know attendings and residents well
Obtain excellent letters of recommendation or interview
Risk
Being observed

11. Observership: Do's Follow rules (volunteer Department)
Introduce yourself
Ask for permission
Be Professional
Wear proper attire
Talk to every attending, befriend with every resident
Ask/answer questions at the right time
Be appreciative
Don'ts
Brag or show off
Criticize
Complain
Being late or absent

12. Observership: When? After STEP2 CK Preparation: Are you ready?
Conversations
Clinical management and procedures: Watch video
Academic activities: Listen to OB/GYN lectures
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal Statement

13. Observership: How to apply?
Open application: Volunteer, house staff office
Personal connection, PD, PC
Commercial observership / hands-on organization

14. Observership: Where?
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15. Observership: What can you do during?
Sign out overnight patient
Present a case
Write a case report / publish it
Write a debriefing about the observation

16. Wish you best of luck in the Match!