IMG Friendly Transitional Year Residency Programs
Comprehensive guide to 164 IMG-friendly Transitional Year residency programs with detailed visa sponsorship information, IMG percentages, and match statistics.
High IMG Friendly
20% of programs
Moderate Friendly
20% of programs
J-1 Visa Support
4% of programs
H-1B Visa Support
1% of programs
Top States for IMG-Friendly Transitional Year Programs
Florida
12% of programs
New York
9% of programs
Michigan
8% of programs
Pennsylvania
7% of programs
California
6% of programs
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Frequently Asked Questions about IMG-Friendly Transitional Year Programs
What makes a Transitional Year program IMG-friendly?
IMG-friendly Transitional Year programs typically have higher percentages of international medical graduates, offer visa sponsorship (J-1, H-1B, or F-1), and have a history of accepting IMGs. Our analysis shows 33 programs in Transitional Year are classified as highly IMG-friendly.
What is the average IMG percentage in Transitional Year programs?
Based on our analysis of 164 Transitional Year programs, the average IMG percentage is 14.8%. This varies significantly between programs, with some having much higher rates of international graduates.
Which visa types are most commonly sponsored for Transitional Year?
Among Transitional Year programs, 6 programs sponsor J-1 visas, 1 sponsor H-1B visas, and 0 sponsor F-1 visas. J-1 visas through ECFMG are typically the most common option for IMGs.