FOR IMGs, DOs, AND REAPPLICANTS

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to do next, you’re not the only one. We’ll show you exactly what matters and how to move forward.

Step 2: 214 → Matched Internal Medicine

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7-Year Gap → Matched Pediatrics

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3 Failed Cycles → Matched Anesthesia

For IMGs, DOs, and Reapplicants

You Don't Have to
Figure This Out Alone

We work with applicants who have failed attempts, gaps, low scores, and uncertainty — and help them match.

This Is For You If

You've put in the work.
Something still isn't clicking.

You've applied beforeAnd it didn't go how you expected.
You're hearing different adviceAnd trying to sort through it.
You've done a lot alreadyBut not sure what actually matters most.
You feel stuckAnd want a clear way forward.

Watch It Happen

Real Students. Real Match Days. Real Tears.

These are MissionMed alumni hearing "you matched" for the first time. Not actors. Not scripted.

Marian's Tearful Match Call
Transformation

Marian's Tearful Match Call

“You made me fall in love with my story. You made me fall in love with me.” - Marian

Chelsey Matched After 5 Cycles
5 Failed Cycles

Chelsey Matched After 5 Cycles

“You make a difference in people's life. You change people's life.” - Danny

Yamini Left Medicine for 15 Years
15-Year Gap

Yamini Left Medicine for 15 Years

“You gave me voice. You are the one who gave me a voice to express myself.” - Yamini

Gunjan's Family Finds Out
Family Reaction

Gunjan's Family Finds Out

“This is the best feeling right now. This wouldn't be possible without you.” - Gunjan

Sana Failed Last Year, Matched This Year
Reapplicant

Sana Failed Last Year, Matched This Year

“Being persistent and just trying harder... it does pay off.” - Sana

Maisha:
Best Decision

Maisha: "Best Decision in My Life"

“Coming up to you was one of the best decisions in my life.” - Maisha

Maksura Found Where She Belonged
Found a Family

Maksura Found Where She Belonged

“It feels like I belong to somewhere, what was missing in my past journey.” - Maksura

Mahabuba:
Confidence

Mahabuba: "You Gave Me Confidence"

“You are the person who gave me the confidence.” - Mahabuba

Live Group Mentorship

Here’s How We Prepare You to Match

Most residency applicants prepare alone, guessing what programs want, rehearsing by themselves, and hoping for the best. MissionMed students learn together in live, mentor-led sessions where every question gets answered and every strategy gets pressure-tested.

Our group mentorship model means you benefit from the collective insight of your peers and the direct guidance of physicians who have matched hundreds of candidates.

  • Weekly live strategy and interview sessions
  • Direct access to physician mentors
  • Peer learning with applicants across specialties
  • Real-time feedback on applications and answers
  • A community that holds you accountable
Real MissionMed group mentorship session with multiple students on a video call
Real MissionMed mentorship session

The Real Cost

One Unmatched Cycle Costs More Than You Think

Most applicants budget for applications. Almost nobody calculates the full cost of not matching — until they're living it.

The average PGY-1 earns $68,166.¶ Every year you don't match, that income disappears. It's not deferred. It's gone.

And that's just the salary. Add the application fees you already spent, the cost of reapplying, and additional rotations to strengthen your file — and one failed cycle costs $82,000–$98,000. Every year you remain unmatched, the total compounds.

See What Drives Your Chances

Conservative

100 programs · 2 rotations

$81,554

Realistic

150 programs · 3 rotations

$89,853

Heavy

200 programs · 4 rotations

$98,452

PGY-1 salary you won't earn ¶ $68,166
NRMP Program Director Survey 2024

What Program Directors Actually Value

Click a category to see exactly which factors MissionMed helps you improve.

Showing all 21 factors program directors evaluate
We directly help improve this Background factor
GATE 1

Getting the Interview

% of programs citing each factor when selecting applicants

FactorFrequency%Imp.
USMLE Step 1 Pass
90% 4.5
MSPE / Dean's Letter
85% 4.1
Letters of Recommendation
84% 4.2
USMLE Step 2 CK Score
83% 4.2
Personal Statement
81% 4.0
Any Failed USMLE Attempt
77% 4.4
Overcoming Obstacles
74% 4.1
Commitment to Specialty
72% 4.4
Diversity Characteristics
72% 4.0
Leadership Qualities
72% 4.2
GATE 2

Earning the Rank

% of programs citing each factor when building rank lists

FactorFrequency%Imp.
Interpersonal Skills
89% 4.8
Faculty Interaction on IV Day
87% 4.8
Feedback from Residents
76% 4.6
House Staff Interaction on IV
76% 4.7
USMLE Step 2 CK Score
65% 4.2
Letters of Recommendation
64% 4.1
MSPE / Dean's Letter
63% 4.0
Personal Statement
63% 4.4
Commitment to Specialty
62% 4.4
Leadership Qualities
61% 4.3
Professionalism & Ethics
61% 4.6

Want help improving these factors?

See How We Help
FEATURED MISSIONMED MENTORS

Personal Guidance From Experienced Experts in Medical Education

Trusted by MD and DO programs to prepare students for exams and residency match success

Dr. Jastrzembski

Co-Founder • Exam Strategy
Trusted by MD and DO programs for USMLE and COMLEX preparation
Learn More

Dr. Brian

Co-Founder • Match Strategy
17+ years helping applicants with red flags successfully match
Learn More

Verified Alumni Stories

Find a Doctor Who Had Your Red Flags. And Matched.

Old graduates. Low scores. Multiple cycles. Career gaps. Every story below is a real MissionMed alumnus who beat the odds.

89.1%

Match Rate

191

Lowest Step 1 Matched

24 yrs

Longest Grad Gap Matched

3,000+

IMGs Trained

RG

Ruth Gitau

Internal Medicine · Match 2021

✓ MATCHED: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Old IMGmultiple USMLE attempts

“I matched at my first choice program in my first application season!

CG

Chelsey George

Internal Medicine · 5 Cycles, 9 Years

✓ MATCHED: INTERNAL MEDICINE
5 failed cycles$565K spent

“First cycle with Dr. Brian, matched first choice. Five previous cycles cost $565,198.

YA

Yamini Arukala

Family Medicine · YOG 2008

✓ MATCHED: FAMILY MEDICINE
15-year gapIndia grad

“Dr. B's ability to transform red flags into compelling narratives was remarkable.

JA

Jess

Matched · Match 2025

✓ MATCHED
Older graduate (YOG>10)below average Step 2

“Dr. B's IV Prep Complete course was a game-changer for me.

MK

Manisha Kanumuri

Psychiatry · Match 2025

✓ MATCHED: PSYCHIATRY
IMGfirst cycle

“I went into all my interviews with confidence and felt that I stood out.

SA

Sai Bhavani Akula

Matched · Match 2025 (in progress)

✓ MATCHED
Current student

“Since I started my 360 IV course I have come to know that I am having the best platform for my preparation.

SS

Sabah Syed

Internal Medicine · U of Arkansas

✓ MATCHED: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Internal Medicine

“Matched! Thank you Dr B for all your support.

PS

Pankti Shah

Matched · Match 2025

✓ MATCHED
DO Seniorwent through medical school twice

“As a DO senior who went through medical school twice, my path to residency was anything but typical.

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