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IMGMatch
Info, tips and resources for medical residency in the US for
foreign and international medical graduates
US medical residency for International medical graduates
This resource is designed to guide international medical graduates through US medical residency application process for a successful match. Strategies and study resources are all available here.
We encourage you to go through all materials on offer carefully.
Clinical Experience for IMGS
Plan well in advance the duration and location of US clinical training. We can help IMGs with the process.
Medical Clerkships for International Students
Visiting student clerkships are offered by the programs in different specialties for International medical students.
ERAS 2026 Residency Timeline
- Review USMLE Bulletin for latest updates
- Ensure your eligibility to register and take the USMLE exam
- Log in the registration via your med school and the step
- Make sure the name on your application matches exactly with the government issued identification
- Choose eligibility period carefully
- Submit application and all required documents/ forms
- You will receive your scheduling permit after the application is processed via email
- You can prepare for USMLE using free practice materials or by registering at Prometric test center or purchase NBME self-assessment
- To reschedule test date contact Prometirc
Application Updates
- OET@Home is limited to those live in a country with no physical test center.
- Program signalling to continue.
- Application fee charges for 2026- First 1-30 applications will cost $11 per application, means $330. Those after 31 and above costs $30 per application
- The ECFMG charges a $165 ERAS Token Fee
- NRMP has its own 2026 Match registration fee as $300 for institutions, $100/ program track, and $75 per certified position.