
Clinical Skills on a Medical Elective: What You Log
Which clinical skills can you really practise on a medical elective abroad? The GMC list of 23 procedures, the 13 AAMC core EPAs and how to log the proof.

MUDr. Andreas Zehetner
20. August 2026
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Which clinical skills can you really practise on a medical elective abroad? The GMC list of 23 procedures, the 13 AAMC core EPAs and how to log the proof.

MUDr. Andreas Zehetner
20. August 2026

USMLE Step 2 CK for IMGs in 2026: the new FSMB registration route, the 16-block exam day, the 218 passing score and how to time it all for the 2027 Match.

Celina Köhsl
18. August 2026

NRMP registration for the 2027 Match opens 15 September 2026. Get every deadline, fee and ECFMG rule that IMGs must meet, and plan your Match sign-up early.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
17. August 2026

ERAS application fees for 2027: the new $11 and $30 per-program rates, the $185 ECFMG token, FSMB and NRMP costs. Budget your IMG residency application now.

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
14. August 2026

Residency interview prep for IMGs: virtual vs in-person formats, the 2027 ERAS timeline, and how many interviews you actually need. Start preparing now.

Celina Köhsl
13. August 2026

ERAS letters of recommendation for the 2027 Match: the new AAMC Letter Writer Portal, the four-letter rule and IMG letter strategy. Start requesting today.

MUDr. Andreas Zehetner
12. August 2026

Find IMG-friendly residency programs for the 2027 Match: real data sources, ERAS program signals and a six-step list-building method. Start your list now.

MUDr. Andreas Zehetner
11. August 2026

Alternative pathways into medical school exist worldwide: US post-baccalaureate programmes, UK graduate-entry medicine and Australia's GAMSAT route, explained.

Nils-Andre Stritt
10. August 2026

Clinical clerkship duration and structure vary by country: compare common patterns, Germany's four-month rule, and confirm your own requirement early.

Nils-Andre Stritt
10. August 2026