Hiya! Welcome to Part 2 of the ECFMG Series. Now that you have your ECFMG Number, you can officially apply for ECFMG Certification. This is the first step in the long, arduous ECFMG journey. Unfortunately, you MUST start now to officially become an ECFMG candidate and register for your USMLEs on time (Step 1 after… Continue reading Pt 2: Begin the Application for ECFMG Certification
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How to “Exchange” your Mexican Visa for a Temporary Student Resident Card
If this is your first time moving to a different country (or even if you’re a weathered traveller), you can guess that obtaining residency for any country is a tricky process filled with lots of paperwork and steps. So buckle down and read thoroughly to effortlessly move through the process required by Mexico. Becoming a… Continue reading How to “Exchange” your Mexican Visa for a Temporary Student Resident Card
How to fill out the Solicitude de Trámite en línea
The Solicitude de Trámite en línea (AKA Pieza) is one of a few documents necessary for the exchange of a Mexican Visa (located in one’s passport) for a Temporary Student Resident Card. The form is filled out online and results in a 3-page document that must be printed. Follow these steps to fill out the… Continue reading How to fill out the Solicitude de Trámite en línea
Pt 1: A Step by Step Guide on how to get your ECFMG Number
You took the leap and are now attending a foreign medical school. First semester came and went, and you start to realize…. “Where did the time go?!” USMLE Step One is creeping up on you like your thirties. Clinical rotations are closer than ever. You have NO IDEA where to start! If that’s the case,… Continue reading Pt 1: A Step by Step Guide on how to get your ECFMG Number
How to Renew your Mexican Temporary Student Resident Card
A year has passed and it’s finally time to renew your Temporary Student Resident Card (TSRC)! Luckily, you’ve done this before so the second time around won’t be as hard. That being said, let’s get right to it. Preface: This process can be done as early as 30 days before your expiration date. If your… Continue reading How to Renew your Mexican Temporary Student Resident Card
How to get a Mexican Student Visa
A guide on how to get a Mexican Visa for Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine International Students Becoming a Temporary Student Resident of Mexico occurs in two steps: Obtain your Mexican Student Visa. “Exchange” your Mexican Visa for a Temporary Student Resident Card. Let’s break down Step 1: Obtaining your Mexican Student Visa This… Continue reading How to get a Mexican Student Visa
Everything to know about Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and its School of Medicine (UAG SOM)
Naturally, many students looking into an international medical school have caught whispers of Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine as a possible alternative to a Caribbean school. Unfortunately, you do a google search and the information is so scattered that many people either jump in blindly or choose a different school altogether. So, what… Continue reading Everything to know about Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and its School of Medicine (UAG SOM)