Complete Guide to ECFMG Certification & USMLE: Step-by-Step Pathway for International Medical Graduates (2026).
In 2025, 16,052 international medical graduates (IMGs) applied for US residency, of which only 9,761 IMGs successfully matched into first-year residency programs. Many international medical graduates (IMGs) dream of becoming licensed doctors in the USA because of world-class clinical training, advanced research opportunities, and access to one of the most respected healthcare systems in the…