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Hi everyone,

I’m an MBBS graduate from India and will soon be starting Internal Medicine residency in the US. My long-term plan is to pursue a Cardiology fellowship after residency.

I’m wondering about the possibility of eventually moving to Canada and practicing there.

For someone who completes US Internal Medicine residency + a US Cardiology fellowship, how difficult is it to obtain medical licensure and start practicing in Canada?

Specifically:

• Is US residency/fellowship generally recognized for Canadian licensure?
• Would I need to repeat residency or fellowship in Canada?
• Are there significant differences between the pathways in provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, etc.?
• How difficult is it for a US-trained IMG to obtain a provincial license and find a cardiology position?
• Are there any additional exams, assessments, or training requirements?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this pathway or has experience with US-trained physicians moving to Canada.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m an MBBS graduate from India and will soon be starting Internal Medicine residency in the US. My long-term plan is to complete residency, pursue a Cardiology fellowship in the US, and eventually practice as a cardiologist.

I’m considering Canada as a possible long-term option after completing my training in the US, mainly because of the possibility of bringing my parents through the Super Visa, compared with the potentially much longer process of getting a US green card and subsequently sponsoring parents.

For anyone familiar with both the US and Canadian systems, I’d really appreciate your thoughts on:

• How difficult is it for a US-trained physician to move to Canada and obtain a license to practice?
• Would completing US Internal Medicine residency + US Cardiology fellowship make the process relatively straightforward?
• How much does the process differ between provinces such as Ontario, BC, Alberta, etc.?
• Are US-trained specialists generally considered favorably, or are there significant licensing, credentialing, or immigration hurdles?
• Would I potentially need additional Canadian exams/training despite completing an ACGME residency and fellowship in the US?
• How does physician compensation, workload, taxes, and overall quality of life compare with the US?
• For someone who ultimately wants to practice cardiology, are some provinces significantly more IMG/US-trained-physician friendly than others?

I’m not planning to move immediately. This is something I’m exploring early so I can understand my options before committing to a long-term path.

I’d especially appreciate perspectives from Indian/Canadian physicians, US-trained physicians practicing in Canada, or anyone who has personally gone through the US → Canada licensing process.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m an MBBS graduate from India and will soon be starting Internal Medicine residency in the US. My long-term plan is to complete residency, pursue a Cardiology fellowship in the US, and eventually practice as a cardiologist.

I’m considering Canada as a possible long-term option after completing my training in the US, mainly because of the possibility of bringing my parents through the Super Visa, compared with the potentially much longer process of getting a US green card and subsequently sponsoring parents.

For anyone familiar with both the US and Canadian systems, I’d really appreciate your thoughts on:

• How difficult is it for a US-trained physician to move to Canada and obtain a license to practice?
• Would completing US Internal Medicine residency + US Cardiology fellowship make the process relatively straightforward?
• How much does the process differ between provinces such as Ontario, BC, Alberta, etc.?
• Are US-trained specialists generally considered favorably, or are there significant licensing, credentialing, or immigration hurdles?
• Would I potentially need additional Canadian exams/training despite completing an ACGME residency and fellowship in the US?
• How does physician compensation, workload, taxes, and overall quality of life compare with the US?
• For someone who ultimately wants to practice cardiology, are some provinces significantly more IMG/US-trained-physician friendly than others?

I’m not planning to move immediately. This is something I’m exploring early so I can understand my options before committing to a long-term path.

I’d especially appreciate perspectives from Indian/Canadian physicians, US-trained physicians practicing in Canada, or anyone who has personally gone through the US → Canada licensing process.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m an MBBS graduate from India and will soon be starting Internal Medicine residency in the US. My long-term plan is to pursue a Cardiology fellowship after residency.

I’m wondering about the possibility of eventually moving to Canada and practicing there.

For someone who completes US Internal Medicine residency + a US Cardiology fellowship, how difficult is it to obtain medical licensure and start practicing in Canada?

Specifically:

• Is US residency/fellowship generally recognized for Canadian licensure?
• Would I need to repeat residency or fellowship in Canada?
• Are there significant differences between the pathways in provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, etc.?
• How difficult is it for a US-trained IMG to obtain a provincial license and find a cardiology position?
• Are there any additional exams, assessments, or training requirements?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this pathway or has experience with US-trained physicians moving to Canada.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m an MBBS graduate from India and will soon be starting Internal Medicine residency in the US. My long-term plan is to pursue a Cardiology fellowship after residency.

I’m wondering about the possibility of eventually moving to Canada and practicing there.

For someone who completes US Internal Medicine residency + a US Cardiology fellowship, how difficult is it to obtain medical licensure and start practicing in Canada?

Specifically:

• Is US residency/fellowship generally recognized for Canadian licensure?
• Would I need to repeat residency or fellowship in Canada?
• Are there significant differences between the pathways in provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, etc.?
• How difficult is it for a US-trained IMG to obtain a provincial license and find a cardiology position?
• Are there any additional exams, assessments, or training requirements?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this pathway or has experience with US-trained physicians moving to Canada.

Thank you!

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I applied for ECFMG verification today. I graduated from a medical college in Bangalore, india.

For those who completed their ECFMG verification recently, how long did the entire process take for you? Especially in this august - September season.

Also, approximately how long after applying for verification were you able to proceed with FSMB/USMLE Step 1 scheduling?

Would really appreciate timelines from recent applicants, especially from Indian medical colleges. Thanks! 🙏

Hi everyone,

I’m an Indian MBBS graduate trying to complete EPIC credential verification through ECFMG for step 1.

I graduated from RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital (RRMCH), Bengaluru, which is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).

My final MBBS degree was issued by RGUHS, and the diploma itself clearly states RGUHS as the awarding university.

I’m currently on the EPIC portal and it asks me to select the credential type. For my MBBS degree, I believe I should select:

Final Medical Diploma

My confusion is about the primary-source verification:

• My MBBS diploma is issued by RGUHS
• My medical school/college is RRMCH
• Some friends who went through credential verification said their documents were sent to RRMCH for verification.
• If I upload my RGUHS-issued diploma as the Final Medical Diploma, will ECFMG/EPIC contact RGUHS or RRMCH for verification?
• Do I need to enter RRMCH as the institution, even though RGUHS is the university/degree-issuing authority?
• Has anyone from RGUHS/RRMCH or RGUHS and Karnataka medical colleges under RGUHS gone through EPIC verification recently and can explain how it worked?

I also have my RGUHS marksheets, RRMCH internship completion certificate, transfer certificate, and Karnataka Medical Council registration certificate.

I don’t want to submit the wrong institution and have the verification delayed.

Would really appreciate anyone who has gone through this with RGUHS + RRMCH or Any RGUHS affiliated medical colleges recently sharing their experience. Thank you!

Hey all, I am an MBBS graduate looking to join a research fellow position in the US before applying for Internal medicine residency.. Just wanted to know if any cardiology professor is recruiting a research fellow , I would be happy to join

If anyone happens to know a medicine prof at UPMC , pittsburg I wud be happy to connect.

I know this sub is not for jobs, but as an indian looking for a position, I really thought why not ask here..

if it doesnt sound suitable in this reddit, mod can delete it, but requesting people not to pass rude comments and troll me..

thank you

Hey all, i wanted to know what is the minimum waiting time between booking for a J1 interview slot and actually getting the interview date? Please specify different cities like Hyd, chennai .. what's the minimum weeks as per current trends going on.

Thanks!

Hey all, I am an MBBS graduate looking to join a research fellow position in the US before applying for Internal medicine residency.. Just wanted to know if any cardiology professor is recruiting a research fellow , I would be happy to join

If anyone happens to know a medicine prof at UPMC , pittsburg I wud be happy to connect.

I know this sub is not for jobs, but as an indian looking for a position, I really thought why not ask here..

if it doesnt sound suitable in this reddit, mod can delete it, but requesting people not to pass rude comments and troll me..

thank you

Hey guys,
I stay in Yelahanka and we get BWSSB water at home. I’m planning to buy an Aquaguard purifier but I’m confused about which purification technology I actually need.

Should I go for RO + UV, RO + UV + UF, or would UV + UF without RO be sufficient for BWSSB water? I’ve heard that RO may not be necessary if the TDS is already low, so I don’t want to unnecessarily remove minerals or waste water.

Also, I really care about water taste. I’ve tried water from a friend’s local-brand RO purifier and it had a weird metallic/off taste, which I really disliked.

If anyone in Yelahanka/Bangalore using BWSSB water could share:
What purifier/technology you use
Your approximate input TDS
How the water tastes after purification
Whether you’d recommend Aquaguard (I’m considering the Nova/Blaze models)
I’d really appreciate your suggestions. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been researching my first pair of premium over-ear headphones for the past week, and honestly, I’m surprised by how inconsistent all the reviews are.

Here’s where I’m at:

• Bose QC Ultra Gen 2: Everyone seems to agree they’re incredibly comfortable, which is my #1 priority since I’ll be wearing them 6–7 hours a day while studying. But I keep reading about app issues, connectivity quirks, and mediocre button controls. Sound quality also seems to be “good” rather than class-leading for the price.
• Sony WH-1000XM6: Reviews praise the sound quality, ANC, app, and features. But I’ve also seen quite a few people say the clamp force becomes uncomfortable after a few hours, with some even returning them and switching to Bose because of comfort.
• AirPods Max: Ruled out because of the weight. I don’t think I’d enjoy wearing 380+ g headphones for several hours every day.

Here’s what’s confusing me…

I’ve been using AirPods Pro 2 for about 4 years, and they’ve honestly been flawless:

• Excellent ANC
• Great sound
• Zero connectivity issues
• Seamless Apple ecosystem integration

So when I look at $400+ “premium” headphones, it feels like every model has a significant compromise.

At this point I’m wondering if I’m expecting too much. Is there really no headphone that offers:

• Excellent comfort for long sessions
• Great ANC
• Great sound quality
• Reliable connectivity
• A polished app and user experience

Or is that simply the reality of the current headphone market?

For those who have actually owned both the Sony XM6 and Bose QC Ultra Gen 2:

1. Which did you keep, and why?
2. Is the XM6 clamp force really noticeable after 5–7 hours?
3. Is the Bose connectivity/app experience as bad as some reviews make it seem?
4. If you already own AirPods Pro 2, did your headphones end up replacing them, or do you still reach for the AirPods most of the time?

I’d really appreciate opinions from people who’ve used these headphones for weeks or months rather than just a quick first impression. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been researching my first pair of premium over-ear headphones for the past week, and honestly, I’m surprised by how inconsistent all the reviews are.

Here’s where I’m at:

• Bose QC Ultra Gen 2: Everyone seems to agree they’re incredibly comfortable, which is my #1 priority since I’ll be wearing them 6–7 hours a day while studying. But I keep reading about app issues, connectivity quirks, and mediocre button controls. Sound quality also seems to be “good” rather than class-leading for the price.
• Sony WH-1000XM6: Reviews praise the sound quality, ANC, app, and features. But I’ve also seen quite a few people say the clamp force becomes uncomfortable after a few hours, with some even returning them and switching to Bose because of comfort.
• AirPods Max: Ruled out because of the weight. I don’t think I’d enjoy wearing 380+ g headphones for several hours every day.

Here’s what’s confusing me…

I’ve been using AirPods Pro 2 for about 4 years, and they’ve honestly been flawless:

• Excellent ANC
• Great sound
• Zero connectivity issues
• Seamless Apple ecosystem integration

So when I look at $400+ “premium” headphones, it feels like every model has a significant compromise.

At this point I’m wondering if I’m expecting too much. Is there really no headphone that offers:

• Excellent comfort for long sessions
• Great ANC
• Great sound quality
• Reliable connectivity
• A polished app and user experience

Or is that simply the reality of the current headphone market?

For those who have actually owned both the Sony XM6 and Bose QC Ultra Gen 2:

1. Which did you keep, and why?
2. Is the XM6 clamp force really noticeable after 5–7 hours?
3. Is the Bose connectivity/app experience as bad as some reviews make it seem?
4. If you already own AirPods Pro 2, did your headphones end up replacing them, or do you still reach for the AirPods most of the time?

I’d really appreciate opinions from people who’ve used these headphones for weeks or months rather than just a quick first impression. Thanks!

Hi everyone, This is my 1st headphones and all thru the last 5 years, I have only used AirPods Pro 2nd gen.

I am a student trying to focus in between construction going on few building away from home, utensils being handles by neighbors, random cars and bikes honking, and street vendors selling stuff on road using speakers occasionally in a car that passes thru my street once a while.

And AirPods don't seem to do justice in blocking the noise, hence I am, I’m trying to decide between the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) and the Sony WH-1000XM6, and I’d really appreciate advice from people who have actually used both.

My priorities (in order):

1. Comfort – This is my biggest priority. I study for 8+ hours a day, so I need headphones that I can wear for long sessions without creating pressure, heat, or jaw pain.
2. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) – I study in places with people talking, fans, and occasional traffic noise.
3. Sound quality – Yes I love music, anything equal to or better than my current AirPods will be a win.. I have seen lot of reviews say BOSE QC Gen 2 sound quality is not good... Is it true, all I care is if its 2x or 3x better sound quality than AirPods Pro 2, thats enough for me..

I already own AirPods Pro 2, and I’m not so happy with their ANC hence considering to go with headphones and convenience.

My questions are:

• Is the ANC on the QC Ultra Gen 2 or XM6 noticeably better than AirPods Pro 2, or is it only a small improvement? How much improvement can I see for neighbors construction noise, cars, bikes, honks, random noise
• Is the sound quality a significant step up from AirPods Pro 2 in Bose and Sony..?
• People say Bose qc ultra 2 is not that good wrt to sound quality, is it so? If so, is it better than AirPods 2 or less than that?
• Which headphone disappears on your head after several hours?
• Do either of them get hot or uncomfortable after long study sessions?
• If you’ve owned both, which would you buy today and why?

Since I already have the AirPods Pro 2, I’m wondering whether spending the extra money on over-ear headphones is actually worth it, or if the improvement in ANC and sound quality isn’t that dramatic.

I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has used AirPods Pro 2 + QC Ultra + XM6.

Thanks!

Hi everyone, This is my 1st headphones and all thru these yearsI have only used AirPods Pro 2nd gen.

I am a student trying to focus in between construction going on few building away from home, utensils being handles by neighbors, random cars and bikes honking, and street vendors selling stuff on road using speakers occasionally in a car that passes thru my street once a while.

I’m trying to decide between the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) and the Sony WH-1000XM6, and I’d really appreciate advice from people who have actually used both.

My priorities (in order):

1. Comfort – This is my biggest priority. I study for 8+ hours a day, so I need headphones that I can wear for long sessions without creating pressure, heat, or jaw pain.
2. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) – I study in places with people talking, fans, and occasional traffic noise.
3. Sound quality – Yes I love music, anything equal to or better than my current AirPods will be a win.. I have seen lot of reviews say BOSE QC Gen 2 sound quality is not good... Is it true, all I care is if its 2x or 3x better sound quality than AirPods Pro 2, thats enough for me..

I already own AirPods Pro 2, and I’m not so happy with their ANC hence considering to go with headphones and convenience.

My questions are:

• Is the ANC on the QC Ultra Gen 2 or XM6 noticeably better than AirPods Pro 2, or is it only a small improvement? How much improvement can I see for neighbors construction noise, cars, bikes, honks, random noise
• Is the sound quality a significant step up from AirPods Pro 2 in Bose and Sony..?
• People say Bose qc ultra 2 is not that good wrt to sound quality, is it so? If so, is it better than AirPods 2 or less than that?
• Which headphone disappears on your head after several hours?
• Do either of them get hot or uncomfortable after long study sessions?
• If you’ve owned both, which would you buy today and why?

Since I already have the AirPods Pro 2, I’m wondering whether spending the extra money on over-ear headphones is actually worth it, or if the improvement in ANC and sound quality isn’t that dramatic.

I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has used AirPods Pro 2 + QC Ultra + XM6.

Thanks!

Hi everyone, This is my 1st headphones and all thru these yearsI have only used AirPods Pro 2nd gen.

I am a student trying to focus in between construction going on few building away from home, utensils being handles by neighbors, random cars and bikes honking, and street vendors selling stuff on road using speakers occasionally in a car that passes thru my street once a while.

I’m trying to decide between the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) and the Sony WH-1000XM6, and I’d really appreciate advice from people who have actually used both.

My priorities (in order):

1. Comfort – This is my biggest priority. I study for 8+ hours a day, so I need headphones that I can wear for long sessions without creating pressure, heat, or jaw pain.
2. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) – I study in places with people talking, fans, and occasional traffic noise.
3. Sound quality – Yes I love music, anything equal to or better than my current AirPods will be a win.. I have seen lot of reviews say BOSE QC Gen 2 sound quality is not good... Is it true, all I care is if its 2x or 3x better sound quality than AirPods Pro 2, thats enough for me..

I already own AirPods Pro 2, and I’m not so happy with their ANC hence considering to go with headphones and convenience.

My questions are:

• Is the ANC on the QC Ultra Gen 2 or XM6 noticeably better than AirPods Pro 2, or is it only a small improvement? How much improvement can I see for neighbors construction noise, cars, bikes, honks, random noise
• Is the sound quality a significant step up from AirPods Pro 2 in Bose and Sony..?
• People say Bose qc ultra 2 is not that good wrt to sound quality, is it so? If so, is it better than AirPods 2 or less than that?
• Which headphone disappears on your head after several hours?
• Do either of them get hot or uncomfortable after long study sessions?
• If you’ve owned both, which would you buy today and why?

Since I already have the AirPods Pro 2, I’m wondering whether spending the extra money on over-ear headphones is actually worth it, or if the improvement in ANC and sound quality isn’t that dramatic.

I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has used AirPods Pro 2 + QC Ultra + XM6.

Thanks!

Hey guys, I wanna know which all in one gym machine should I buy for my home so that I get almost every machine my gym has at a reasonable cost.?

I am looking for something which has all built in with good quality material and doesn't wobble ..

And what wud be the cost?

Which company to go with and where to purchase from

I am from Bangalore

Hey guys, cud u please tell me which is the best resource to learn Psychitry properly for Step 1 ?

Most time-efficient resource (don’t want to spend excessive time on low-yield details)

Some say BNB, some day Dirty med,.. which is ur recommendation

or shall I do USMLE Rx so that it wud as its first aid based ?

thanks !

Hi everyone,

I’m an IMG with 4 years of graduation gap (YOG) and I’m planning to apply for internal medicine residency in Match 2027. I’ve been hearing from seniors that getting a research fellow/postdoctoral research position at an IMG-friendly university could strengthen my application, especially because of my YOG also since b1b2 are getting rejected, it’s better to do post doc under j1 and thus I can do observerships also in this process.

I would really appreciate guidance from people who have gone through this process.

Some questions I have:

• Is a research fellow/postdoc position actually beneficial for someone in my situation?
• How difficult is it to obtain one? is ir easy or difficult to get one.
• What steps should I take to secure a position?
• What kind of background is usually expected?
• I currently have 4 systematic reviews/meta-analyses. Is that enough to be competitive?
• Do I need to learn programming (R studio, statistics, etc.) before applying?
• Are these positions usually paid or unpaid?
• How much research experience is generally required?
• Which specialties are more open to IMGs seeking research positions?

My goal is to improve my residency application and build connections for Match 2027. Any advice regarding timelines, networking, emailing PIs, or finding IMG-friendly programs would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Hey everyone, this is for STEP 1

I'm about 30% through UWorld and have covered CVS, Respiratory, Renal, CNS properly

. The problem is that I've been somewhat inconsistent, and now I feel like I've forgotten a lot of what I studied in those earlier systems.

I'm aiming to take Step 1 in the last week of August.

What would you do in my situation?

Option A: Stop and revise all the systems by doing UW questions again and first aid read of the subjects I've already completed (CVS, Renal, Resp, CNS) before moving on.

Option B: Keep pushing through UWorld until I've completed around 70-80% of the qbank, then start NBMEs and use them to do revision ( for each nbme Q, go back to first aid and read concept)

Also, for revision, what's the most effective approach?

- Re-do old UWorld questions quickly?

- Read First Aid?

- Review UWorld notes?

- Wait until NBMEs and then do targeted review based on the topics asked in nbme or just use chatgpt to teach nbme concept by screenshoting and uploading every Q to chatgpt?

I've heard a lot of people say that the first pass of UWorld is mainly for learning and exposure, and that when you start NBMEs, reviewing those exams becomes the real revision because it brings back a lot of the material you've forgotten.

Did anyone else feel like they forgot the first 20-30% of UWorld while going through it? If yes, what strategy worked for you, and were you still able to pass comfortably?

Would appreciate any advice from people who have recently passed Step 1.

Thanks!