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A quick summary of my ERAS application. Please follow up with a Q&A session for further orientation. Disclaimer: These have been made with AI.

💳 2027 ERAS® Applicant Worksheet This worksheet may be printed and used to begin completing your MyERAS® application offline. All required fields are highlighted in red and marked with an asterisk. Please note: Some of these fields are required only in certain circumstances. More info: https://students-residents.aamc.org/eras-tools-and-worksheets-residency-applicants/eras-tools-and-worksheets-residency-applicants

📆 2027 ERAS® Residency Timeline for International Medical Graduates (IMG)

☢️🩻 AMSER GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR RADIOLOGY RESIDENCY (Latest version-2024)

Good luck everyone! 🍀

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📢Must watch videos for MATCH #Ranking: How the NRMP Matching Algorithm Works 📱 https://youtu.be/yieyXPdsdsk?si=74CgrKhIcsr_IC1R 📱 https://youtu.be/kvgfgGmemdA?si=SxC0yPx4gNcGF0K4 Couples and the NRMP Matching Algorithm 📱 https://youtu.be/IbuudI7Lv7s?si=1wFiIo1gLJF_m66G 📱 https://youtu.be/IbuudI7Lv7s?si=4EMLHYrgqjNHEz63 Guidelines for Applicants for Creating a Rank Order List (ROL) 📱 https://youtu.be/_WX75HnJREI?si=3XX1WjeZkCFLj6fv Creating Supplemental Rank Order Lists 📱 https://youtu.be/X5tz_6dVetU?si=JF_qTtM7WsUUVxDZ SOAP for Applicants 📱 https://youtu.be/-Tq3hOerYHc?si=IicY61Knczq9CJpG

🗓 2026 Main Residency Match® Calendar 🔖January 30th 11:59 p.m. ET: Applicant Standard Registration Deadline 11:59 p.m. ET: Programs: quota change, withdrawal, creation of joint advanced/preliminary program tracks, and SOAP participation status deadlines 🔖February 2nd 12:00 p.m. ET: Ranking opens for applicants and programs 🔖March 4th 9:00 p.m. ET: Rank Order List Certification Deadline for applicants https://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2026-Main-Residency-Match-Detailed-Calendar.pdf

🎓 MEDICAL EDUCATION: Iran vs USA 📚 Pathway & Graduation • Iran: • Students enter medical school directly after high school. • Internship lasts ~18 months and includes Internal Medicine, Surgery, OBGYN, Pediatrics, and rotations in subspecialties. • After graduation, physicians are licensed general practitioners who can work immediately without residency (except for certain specialties). • USA: • Students complete a bachelor’s degree, then medical school. • After graduation, they must complete residency to practice independently (no general practice license after medical school). • No single long rotating internship like Iran; specialization begins immediately. 🧪 Focus & Training Style • Iran: Broad practical training during internship; emphasis on clinical service, inpatient management, and hands-on procedural work early. • USA: Strong early focus on standardized exams (USMLE), research, and academic evaluation; specialization-focused training begins sooner. 💰 Education Cost • Iran: Government subsidizes medical education; low tuition but lower physician salaries after graduation. • USA: Medical education is very expensive, producing high student debt; physician salaries are higher after residency. 🩺 Workforce Outcome • Iran: Produces large numbers of general physicians serving cities and rural areas. • USA: Produces highly specialized physicians; fewer general practitioners due to specialization incentives.

IRAN vs 🇺🇸 USA – Healthcare System 🏥 Structure & Access • Iran: Largely government-funded & insurance-supported. Essential care is widely accessible at low cost. • USA: Mostly private and insurance-driven. Care varies by insurance type; advanced but costly. 💳 Cost & Coverage • Iran: Subsidized health services and medications; public insurance covers much of the cost. • USA: Employer-based and private insurance dominate; high out-of-pocket expenses even with insurance. 👨‍⚕️ Primary Care & Referrals • Iran: Patients commonly access specialists directly, which boosts access but can overload hospitals. • USA: Primary care physician (PCP) acts as coordinator; referrals are often required. 💉 Technology & Standards • Iran: Strong public health & affordable medications; variable advanced technology across cities. • USA: Heavy investment in research, medical technology, and electronic systems → high quality, high cost. 🚑 Patient Disposition & Social Services • Iran: Limited structured social work for discharge planning, rehab placement, or nursing home transfer. • USA: Strong interdisciplinary discharge planning involving social workers, case managers, rehab, and home-care teams. ⚖️ Culture & Legal Aspect • Iran: Physician-centered decisions; family involvement is common; fewer malpractice lawsuits. • USA: Patient autonomy is a priority; informed consent is mandatory; litigation risk influences practice.

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🚨Clarification: Recently, there was a news report from state media regarding the resumption of J and F visa processing. This change occurred due to a new order that lifted the previous worldwide visa issuance suspension. The new policies now allow for the continuation of visa processing, but with more detailed screening. It is important to note that this does not exempt Iran from the initial travel ban order. https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/06/announcement-of-expanded-screening-and-vetting-for-visa-applicants/

🇺🇸📢 Important Update for Iranian Physicians Planning to Immigrate to the United States (June 2025) Due to the June 9, 2025 U.S. presidential proclamation, all nonimmigrant visa routes (including J‑1 and H‑1B) are currently suspended for Iranian nationals outside the U.S., unless they hold a valid visa issued before June 9 or qualify for a rare national interest exemption (NIE). As a result, many Iranian medical graduates (MDs) — especially those without U.S. clinical training or licensure — are now unable to enter the U.S. via traditional residency pathways. ⸻ 🔍 What Does This Mean for Iranian Doctors? Most common entry paths for medical graduates — such as ECFMG-sponsored J‑1 visas for residency or H‑1B clinical positions — are no longer viable for applicants currently in Iran. However, certain immigrant visa categories remain open, particularly for those who qualify through national interest, academic excellence, or employment-based green card routes. ⸻ 📚 Current U.S. Immigration Options for Iranian MDs (June 2025) shown in the table. ——- 🧭 Practical Recommendations If you’re an MD in Iran without U.S. residency or license, here’s what you can do now: 1. Focus on academic/research/public health experience — especially internationally collaborative work. 2. Build a strong EB-2 NIW case (non-clinical), emphasizing how your contributions serve U.S. national interests. 3. Avoid relying on J-1/H-1B until/unless the travel ban is lifted. 4. Explore third-country options or research fellowships that may lead to later U.S. immigration. 5. Consult with experienced U.S. immigration attorneys who handle NIW/EB-1 filings for medical professionals. ⸻ ➖Final Note This situation is fluid, and policy changes are possible in the coming months. However, as of now, Iranian physicians cannot apply for U.S. residency via J‑1 or H‑1B unless they were already holding valid visas before June 9, 2025. The best available options are through self-petitioned immigrant categories (EB-1A/EB-2 NIW) based on research, education, or public health impact. 👁We will continue to monitor developments and share verified updates. Stay informed. Share this with your colleagues.

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🗓 States with Enacted and Proposed Additional Licensure Pathways State-by-State Overview: • Nine (9) states have enacted legislation that allows qualifying internationally-trained physicians (ITPs) to gain full licensure without accredited (North American) PGT: o FL, IA, ID, IL, LA, MA, TN, VA, and WI • Twenty (20) states have pending or proposed similar legislation in the recent past (exclusive of those that have enacted legislation and introduced new legislation): o AZ, CT, GA, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NV, OK, RI, SC, TX, WA, and WY • At least three (3) states have pathways to gain limited licensure without any additional GME: o CA, NY, and WA • At least one (1) more state has proposed a limited licensure pathway: o OR • Nearly every jurisdiction has one or more pathway to licensure through “eminence:” extraordinary ability or distinction, faculty, research, or at the Board’s discretion. References: 🌐 https://www.fsmb.org/siteassets/advocacy/policies/states-with-enacted-and-proposed-additional-img-licensure-pathways-key-issue-chart.pdf More info: 🌐 https://track.govhawk.com/reports3/vX7M6lrl2BRW

🗓Mar 05 - 09:00 PM EST Rank Order List Certification Deadline. Medical school student/graduate graduation credentials verification deadline. Registration Deadline: Applicant late registration for the Match and SOAP and Match withdrawal deadline. 🗓Mar 17 - 10:00 AM EDT Applicant match status available. Applicants learn if they matched (by email ✉️and R3 system). 📎Detailed 2025 Match Week & SOAP® Schedule attached: