The Value of Virtual Rotations and Mentorship in a Pandemic Era

Speaker: Samuel J. Lin, MD, MBA

COVID-19 significantly changed the ways in which we learn and experience medicine. One such way is virtual rotations. These save costs and time for the applicant and allow trainees to learn remotely. In addition, virtual mentorship platforms such as imgmatch, also are here to help students achieve their goals.

Virtual Rotations: A Multi-Beneficial Learning Tool

Speaker: Fernando Coura, MD

Fernando discussed his experience participating in virtual and in-person rotations with AMO. He focused on the multiple advantages a medical student or a doctor can get from participating in a virtual rotation and presents reasonable arguments that will inspire you to try this new and multi-beneficial tool.

Professionalism and Leadership in the Medical Profession

Speaker: Eneida O. Roldan, MD, MPH, MBA

For the past 20 years, medical schools and residency programs have focused on the development of professionalism and leadership in the medical profession. These qualities are important building blocks to develop a community of medical professionals that can work across different disciplines, collaborate, and communicate in a manner that enhances patient safety and quality of care.

The list of professionalism standards includes honesty, reliability, respect, compassion, empathy, self-awareness, communication, and collaboration.This list is not all inclusive. The candidate applying to a residency program regardless of specialty should be aware of what is required of them aside from medical knowledge and technical skills.

Research in the United States

Speaker: Malke Asaad, MD

Dr. Asaad discussed the value of doing research in the U.S. as a medical student/medical graduate, how to find research positions, and expectations vs.reality during research fellowships/internships. During Dr. Asaad’s years of research, he has worked with leaders of the field, published over 100 publications, and participated in more than 80 presentations. He has multiple online courses to teach students how to do research and how to perform statistical analysis.

The WMSC 2022 Closing Session

Speaker: Kyle Swinsky and Ben Bradley

Becoming a doctor is not a linear journey. The requirements are constantly changing and the world itself is unpredictable. One thing still is. We have seen thousands of students in many phases of a career with one consistent factor: they make it in the end.  AMO, over the last decade, has learned that it’s these little moments, selecting the next mentor or which clinical experience to join. It’s these decisions that make you the doctor you want to be.

Preparing for the OET Test

Speaker: Judy Hook

Learn how to confidently prepare for your OET test to achieve your dream healthcare profession from E2 Test Prep's expert teacher Judy Hook. Highlights include:

• OET test overview for nurses and doctors
• Speaking and writing tips
• New writing score requirement for entry to the U.S.
• Maintaining your mental health while you study

New Rules, New Challenges: IMGs Applying to U.S. Residencies During the Times of Covid and USMLE Step 1 Pass-Fail: Maximizing Chances of Success in the Match

Speaker: David S. Kountz, MD, MBA, MACP

Learn what residency directors prioritize when considering resident applications, understand how to make virtual interviews work to your advantage, and gain strategies to strengthen your application for residency with the pass/fail of USMLE Step 1.

Residency Applications: Personal Statements and Interview Prep

Speaker: Tamar Frolichstein-Appell

Your personal statement and residency interviews are a critical component of your U.S. residency Match application. Tamar Frolichstein-Appel, the Senior Employment Services Advisor and Healthcare Career Community Lead for Upwardly Global—a company that works to eliminate employment barriers for immigrant and refugee professionals—gives advice on writing a strong personal statement and tips on how to improve your interview skills.

U.S. Medical Residency

Speaker: Tenzin Jamyang, MD

Learn about:

• Understanding the U.S. residency process
• Match data for IMGs
• Study options with Kaplan Medical