Libyan doctors study for the USMLE and get the ECFMG certificate to apply later on for residency in the US. They apply through ERAS every year to the same programs that interview and match their peers. These programs include the following: IMG Friendly.
Physicians from Libya will come to the US ahead of time to do 2-3 months of clinical experience to make their profile more competitive. They will do these rotations in the following hospitals before applying to residency: Observerships.
Libyan medical graduates usually come from these medical schools:
Al Margeb University Faculty of Medicine
Aljabal Algharbi University Faculty of Medicine, Gharian Campus
Libyan International Medical University Faculty of Medicine
Misurata University Faculty of Medicine
Omar Al-Mukhtar University Faculty of Medicine
Sebha Medical University
Sirte University Faculty of Medicine
University of Benghazi Faculty of Medicine
University of Tripoli Faculty of Medicine
University of Zawia Faculty of Medicine
Aljabal Algharbi University Faculty of Medicine, Gharian Campus
Libyan International Medical University Faculty of Medicine
Misurata University Faculty of Medicine
Omar Al-Mukhtar University Faculty of Medicine
Sebha Medical University
Sirte University Faculty of Medicine
University of Benghazi Faculty of Medicine
University of Tripoli Faculty of Medicine
University of Zawia Faculty of Medicine
