r/USMLE_IMG
283 members
r/USMLE_IMG is a subreddit with 283 members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses usmle, research, img, step 1, and uworld.
This sub is for International Medical Graduates who are studying for the USMLE and to share their experience with others. Non-IMG's may also benefit from the information shared here.
Rules:
1) Be respectful of others - this is a professional community, racism, bigotry or other forms of online abuse or discrimination will not be tolerated.
2) Respect others' privacy.
3) No obvious spam or advertising for personal gain - offending posts will be removed.
Popular Themes in r/USMLE_IMG
#1
Advice Requests
: "Looking for research in internal medicine in Chicago, I’m IMG and want to boost my chances"
11 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "DESPERATE! HELP!"
2 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Usmle tutoring available "
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Confused and hopeless"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/USMLE_IMG
#1
Usmle
: "Usmle"
18 posts
#2
Research
: "Couldn’t join Research elective at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine due to visa rejection."
16 posts
#3
Img
: "Non- US Img Graduate Seeking Surgical Observership"
14 posts
#4
Step 1
: "Usmle Step 1"
12 posts
#5
Uworld
: "Selling my Uworld Step 2 account"
7 posts
#6
Advice
: "Need Advice"
5 posts
#7
Ecfmg
: "I’m a final-year student at med uni recognized by Ecfmg. I’m a U.S. citizen, graduating July 2026, and plan to return to NYC. Does the NY 12-week rule apply if my clerkships were all in Italy and U.S. rotations are after graduation?"
5 posts
#8
Step 2
: "Step 2 UWorld valid uptil July 2026"
4 posts
#9
Tutoring
: "Usmle Tutoring available "
3 posts
#10
Img
: "PASS RESULT Img HERE"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/USMLE_IMG
Yearly
+26 members(10.1%)
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Last updated: June 9, 2026