Are graduates of UMHS able to obtain United States residency?
Yes, UMHS students are able to obtain Unites States residency based on satisfactory academic progress and completion of all coursework and required clinical experiences (or clerkships). Graduates of international medical schools who successfully complete Step I and Step II of the USMLE and who receive ECFMG certification are eligible for residency training in the United States. Students gain a residency position by participating either through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP), or outside of the Match, if those positions have not been already filled. United States citizens who attend an international medical school have a distinct advantage in obtaining residency training if they have participated in clinical rotations in a United States hospital. The U.S. teaching hospital clinical training enables the student to obtain the necessary skills needed to pass the clinical skills assessment test (USMLE-Step II CS & CK) which is now required for students who wish to participate in
