What does it really take to match into a medical fellowship as an IMG?

In this episode of Med School Minutes, we sit down with Dr. Brandon Gordon, Saint James School of Medicine alumnus and Pulmonary & Critical Care fellow at the University of Florida Jacksonville, to discuss the journey from medical school to residency, chief residency, and fellowship.

Dr. Gordon shares what he learned navigating the fellowship application process, including why connections matter, how research and quality improvement projects can strengthen your application, and what fellowship programs are really looking for during interviews.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How fellowship applications differ from residency
• The importance of research, case reports, and QI projects
• How networking can help you land fellowship interviews
• Why social media can be a valuable networking tool
• Whether becoming a chief resident can improve your chances
• What fellowship interviews are really evaluating
• Fellowship and visa considerations for international graduates
• Why physicians choose to subspecialize

Whether you're currently in medical school, preparing for residency, or already thinking about your next step after residency, this episode offers practical insight into what it takes to pursue fellowship training as an IMG.

🎙️ Guest: Dr. Brandon Gordon
Saint James School of Medicine alumnus
Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellow, University of Florida Jacksonville

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