I am all for MD, DO, MD-IMG students for getting the residencies-basically American citizens, but it seems unfair for FMG to match without others matching first (since it's our tax dollars). I want to learn more about our GME system, what kind of restrictions are currently placed on accepting FMG's? How do they choose a FMG over an IMG/DO/MD? How do you think this will change with the merger?
Approximately ~7k apply a year, and about 1/2 or more match! That's a lot of spots that are given to non-US citizens. In the past, GME has had many leftover slots, however, with the rapid expansion of medical schools (MD and DO) residency spots are getting quite low in abundance. Do you think that the US government will place restrictions on FMG's? What are your thoughts on them participating in GME?
No hate to foreigners who want to move to this country/get an education here! It's just that US Citizens pay a premium price of $250,000+ to attend medical school here (not even including undergrad debt) and contribute to the tax system, it is only fair that we get the first choice at residencies.
Thoughts?
Approximately ~7k apply a year, and about 1/2 or more match! That's a lot of spots that are given to non-US citizens. In the past, GME has had many leftover slots, however, with the rapid expansion of medical schools (MD and DO) residency spots are getting quite low in abundance. Do you think that the US government will place restrictions on FMG's? What are your thoughts on them participating in GME?
No hate to foreigners who want to move to this country/get an education here! It's just that US Citizens pay a premium price of $250,000+ to attend medical school here (not even including undergrad debt) and contribute to the tax system, it is only fair that we get the first choice at residencies.
Thoughts?