IMGs from Taiwan for USMLE and Residency


Taiwanese 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 Taiwan 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.


Taiwanese medical graduates usually come from these medical schools:

Chang Gung University College of Medicine
China Medical University College of Medicine
Chung Shan Medical University
Fu Jen Catholic University School of Medicine
Kaohsiung Medical University
Mackay Medical College
National Cheng Kung University College of Medicine
National Defense Medical Center
National Taiwan University College of Medicine
National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine
Taipei Medical University College of Medicine
Tzu Chi University College of Medicine