"My experience working with my mentor was invaluable in helping me understand what U.S. residency programs look for in an ERAS application. From our very first Zoom call, my mentor was able to identify and draw out the most relevant elements of my experience and skill set, ensuring that I presented myself with clarity, consistency, and precision across both my personal statement and online application. Having someone with my mentor’s experience in graduate medical education review and refine my ideas and wording was immensely helpful. Throughout the process, my mentor was consistently personable, kind, and encouraging, and their prompt responses to follow-up questions were always insightful and greatly appreciated. As an applicant who has trained and worked outside the U.S. healthcare system, the residency application process initially felt daunting. My mentor made it far more accessible by breaking it down into a structured, stepwise approach that was clear and manageable. I would highly recommend IMG Mentors to prospective applicants seeking thoughtful and supportive mentorship."
Matched 2026
"My mentorship experience was pivotal to how I approached my application, from writing my personal statement to interviewing and ranking. The feedback on my written application helped make it more polished and gear it towards my specialty choice, and the interview practice made me feel a lot more prepared. My mentor made me feel welcomed and supported throughout the whole process!"
"My mentor took the time to listen to my entire story and offered thoughtful advice on how to highlight it meaningfully across different parts of my CV and personal statement. My mentor helped me find impactful ways to present seemingly simple experiences and guided me on avoiding words with negative connotations, both in writing and during interviews. I especially appreciated how my mentor carefully reviewed each section of my CV to identify areas for improvement and polish."
"My mentor was an incredibly supportive guide throughout my application process. They provided honest, constructive feedback, and helped me refine the nuanced aspects of my application, making it stronger and more cohesive. My mentor also helped me shape my story and personal statement, which saved me countless hours on my ERAS application. Most importantly, it was invaluable to have someone in my corner who genuinely cared and guided me toward what was best for me. I am amazed with how many interview offers I have so far."
"My mentor was amazing and emphasized the importance of a holistic ERAS application beyond just USMLE scores. Their guidance helped me showcase my full potential during interviews, making a huge difference in my residency journey. I am grateful for their invaluable advice and support."
"My experience with my mentor was pivotal to my application and interview process. My mentor went above and beyond to support me and especially was helpful with my personal statement, choosing what to include in my experiences application and also during interview prep. I believe that my IMG mentors experience not only helped shape my application into the best it would be, but also connected me with a life long mentor. IMG mentors connected me with someone who was very knowledgeable about the process, and understood what program directors are looking for, and how to showcase my strengths best."
"My mentor was great at going through the phrasing and word choice through my application and personal statement. They gave very helpful and honest feedback on how to present the best version of myself and helped me craft my story based on my strengths. Their email response time was incredible."
"I found IMG Mentors extremely helpful. My mentor gave great insight into structuring my ERAS application, including how to be strategic on maximizing my experiences. Throughout the course of my time within the program, I also appreciated the reminder PDFs, such as the reference letters tips and the interview question practice list. Throughout our meetings, my mentor provided thoughtful and individualized feedback. I appreciated that my mentor also scheduled me in for an additional advising meeting following the release of my Step 2 results to discuss program selection, which really highlighted to me their commitments to their mentees in this program."
"My mentor took the time to listen to my entire story and offered thoughtful advice on how to highlight it meaningfully across different parts of my CV and personal statement. My mentor helped me find impactful ways to present seemingly simple experiences and guided me on avoiding words with negative connotations, both in writing and during interviews. I especially appreciated how they carefully reviewed each section of my CV to identify areas for improvement and polish."