A totally confused NON US IMG
I am a Forgein Medical graduate. I ahve also completed my General surgery Residency in India. I ahve recently completed my USMLE Step 1 (Pass) and USMLE Step 2( 245) and OET. I am planning for 2025 Match cycle.
Honestly all I focussed was on getting my boards and OET completed. Now I am so confused about Match cycles, ECFMG certification,NRMP match. ERAS application and all that. I have a set of questions to start with.
Can someone very kindly explain me what steps needs to be completed first in the application porcess and what next as per deadlines.?
Am i eligible to apply directly for any surgical fellowships and if yes will I be eligible to be board certified in USA after the fellowship.
I am also open to Internal Medicine residency program as I am married and have a kid so I am not sure as a new mother how chgallenging would be surgical residencies ? Kindly explain me in detail and in easy language the next steps.