Is there anyone out there that has applied to the Match and used the experiences mentioned above to support their residency application? Please share your experiences. -Reviewed by: ED
Yes, I worked as medical assistant for two years then I applied for residency and got into Internal Medicine this year.
In the interviews, they all valued my Medical Assistant experience and they considered it as a direct interaction with American patients.
In fact, I as an IMG, truly gained great experience working as a medical assistant, as I now know how to deal with the patients in the "American" way.
Also, I know two friends who worked as pharmacy assistants (did not do USCE) and then they got matched.