Dr. Nina Lum

The IMG Roadmap Podcast

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The IMG Roadmap is the only podcast dedicated to guiding International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with success blueprints for this unique pathway. This podcast offers practical tools and equips IMGs with applicable strategies to achieve their “US doctor goals”. I do so by bringing information from successful physicians with first hand experience to students who are still in the process of becoming resident physicians. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ninalum/support

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Dr. Nina Lum

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157. Reapplying After Not Matching—How to Run Your Second Cycle Like a Strategist 05.07.2026 23:48

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Not matching is painful—but it is not the end of your residency journey. In this episode, I walk you through what to do after going unmatched and how to approach your next application cycle with stra...

156. How to Build a US Network From Zero--The Cold Outreach Playbook for IMGs 28.06.2026 20:09

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Many international medical graduates believe networking is something reserved for students with prestigious medical schools, family connections, or existing mentors in the United States. I disagree....

155. The IMG Application Audit: 5 Decisions That Are Silently Killing Your Chances 21.06.2026 21:43

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Are you unknowingly hurting your residency application before programs even have the chance to review it? In this episode, I walk you through five common mistakes I see International Medical Gradua...

154. The IMG Dermatology Match Everyone Said Was Impossible with Dr. Ramirez (IMG Roadmap Series #133) 14.04.2026 48:56

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** In this powerful episode of the IMG Roadmap Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ramirez , a physician from Medellín, Colombia, who matched into dermatology at Stanford University . In a specialty that is of...

153. From the UK to UMass: How Dr. Miranda Matched with Strategy, Not Luck! (IMG Roadmap Series #132) 05.04.2026 35:02

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** What does it actually take to match as an IMG without over-applying, without perfect stats, and without a “traditional” path? Dr. Miranda proves that success in the Match isn’t about doing everything...

152. From IMG to Neurology Chief Resident: Here is what matters for residency! Dr. Nishita Bujala's IMG Success Story (IMG Roadmap Series #131) 29.03.2026 47:18

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Not every IMG journey is linear and this podcast episode with Dr. Nishitha proves exactly why that’s okay. 💙 Building US clinical experience at top institutions and ultimately matching into Neurolog...

151. How Dr. Davion Bartholomew Secured a Pre-Match Offer Despite Multiple Step 1 Attempts (IMG Roadmap Series #130) 22.03.2026 45:43

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** What happens when your journey does not go according to plan? When you graduate medical school, start working, begin studying for the USMLE, fail Step 1 more than once, and watch your peers move on w...

150. From Surgery to Anesthesiology: Dr. Christian Matishak’s Journey Through the Match (IMG Roadmap Series #129) 15.03.2026 52:40

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** What happens when you do everything right … But the system still says no? In this episode of the IMG Roadmap Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Christian Matishak, a Canadian IMG who scored 250 on Step 1...

149. The SOAP Survival Guide: What Every IMG Needs to Know 15.02.2026 15:23

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Match week is emotional. But SOAP is not chaos — it’s structured. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) works, who is eligible, and ho...

148. New H-1B Applicants After Sept 2025? Here’s What I’d Do 08.02.2026 18:04

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** There’s been a lot of fear circulating online about a proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications , and I’ve been getting questions nonstop from IMGs who are worried about what this could mean fo...

147. Emergency Medicine as an IMG: The Truth About Matching, SLOEs, and Networking with Dr. Helena (IMG Roadmap Series #128) 01.02.2026 47:51

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Emergency Medicine is often described as one of the least IMG-friendly specialties . So how did a U.S. IMG who went to medical school in Europe not only match into Emergency Medicine—but go on to des...

146. “Old” IMG, New Match: How a 10-Year Gap Didn’t End Dr. Damien-ange Sighaka’s Dream (IMG Roadmap Series #127) 25.01.2026 52:51

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** This episode is for the IMG who’s been told—explicitly or implicitly—that too much time has passed . In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Damien-ange Sighaka , a Cameroonian IMG who graduated me...

145. How a Nigerian IMG Became a U.S. Citizen: The Real Timeline + Key Paperwork with Dr. Tolulope Abikoye (IMG Roadmap Series #126) 18.01.2026 34:41

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the IMG Roadmap Newsletter so you never miss a beat! ***** In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tolulope (Tolu) Abikoye, a Nigerian IMG practicing Family Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Stay tuned as Dr. Tolu shares his 15-year journey from F-1 (MPH) to J-1...

144. The Mindset Shift IMGs Must Make in 2026 11.01.2026 23:35

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** This episode is not about USMLE scores, CV checklists, or how many programs to apply to. It’s about the one factor I’ve quietly identified as the marker of who moves forward in the IMG journey —and i...

143. IMG Success Story: Dr. Nsikak Daniel’s Path to Residency 11.05.2025 39:40

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** In this inspiring episode of the IMG Roadmap Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Nsikak Daniel, a former member of the IMG Roadmap Course, who successfully matched into a U.S. medical residency pro...

142. Mastering the U.S. Residency Application: Tips from Match a Resident 04.08.2024 38:10

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** The Match can be an intimidating process, but you don’t have to face it alone–Join us as we interview Amanda from Match a Resident , dedicated to helping IMGs achieve success in the Match. To...

141. How to be a Competitive Applicant for the 2025 Match with Radiation Oncology Resident Dr. Justin Moreira (IMG Roadmap Series #124) 10.04.2024 46:38

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Welcome to another insightful episode of the IMG Roadmap Podcast, where we unravel the unique paths of IMGs in the medical field. In this episode, Dr. Justin Moreira takes us through his remark...

140. Accelerate your journey into US residency: The 2024 IMG Roadmap Course + Online Coaching Program is here! Your questions answered. 08.04.2024 1:02:05

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Join us as we delve into the world of IMG Roadmap, a comprehensive course designed to guide international medical graduates (IMGs) towards securing medical residency positions in the United State...

139. Overcoming "Red Flags": How IMG Roadmap Alum Dr. Troi Lake Secured a Spot at John Hopkins (IMG Roadmap Series #123) 24.03.2024 52:00

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the ⁠ IMG Roadmap Newsletter ⁠ so you never miss a beat! ***** Are you worried about application "red flags" affecting your residency match prospects? Meet Dr. Troi Lake, IMG Roadmap Course Alum and pathology PGY-1 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital! Tune...

138. Neurology Unveiled: IMG Success Stories, Strategy, and Adaptability 12.03.2024 30:11

Quick pause! Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the IMG Roadmap Newsletter so you never miss a beat! ***** Welcome to an exclusive episode tailor-made for ambitious International Medical Graduates (IMGs) like you. The realm of Neurology comes to life through the stories of extraordinary IMGs who not only ov...

137. A Different Approach to Family Medicine: Dr. Ngozi Ude-Oshiyoye's Unconventional Journey (IMG Roadmap Series #122) 10.03.2024 38:05

Quick Pause! The IMG Roadmap Program is back, bigger and better in 2024! Click ⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠ to join the 2024 cohort as you build your medical success story. ***** Discover the boundless possibilities in family medicine as we delve into the inspiring journey of Dr. Ngozi Ude-Oshiyoye. In this episode, Dr. Ude shares the intricacies of her unique career path, providing valuable insights for those co...

136. IMG Roadmap Course Match Party, 2023 Edition: Student Success Stories 06.03.2024 54:45

Quick Pause! The IMG Roadmap Program is back, bigger and better in 2024! Click ⁠ here ⁠ to join the 2024 cohort as you build your medical success story. ***** Are you teetering on the edge of your US medical residency dreams, uncertain of the path ahead? Last year, students in the IMG Roadmap Course walked in your shoes, faced the same dilemmas, and emerged triumphant. In this exclusive podcast...

135. Resilience in the Match: Dr. Oby Egeolu's Journey from Setbacks to Residency Triumph (IMG Roadmap Series #121) 03.03.2024 37:19

Quick Pause! The IMG Roadmap Program is back, bigger and better in 2024! Click here to join the 2024 cohort as you build your medical success story. ***** Are you facing what feels like failure when you didn't match the first time? Nigerian-born Dr. Oby Egeolu has been where you are and she is here today to share her journey from struggles to success, offering valuable insights for IMGs. Key...

134. Mastering Emergency Medicine: Unlocking Success Stories for IMGs 28.02.2024 46:08

Quick Pause! The IMG Roadmap Program is back, bigger and better in 2024! Click ⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠ to join the 2024 cohort as you build your medical success story. ***** Welcome to an extraordinary episode designed exclusively for ambitious International Medical Graduates (IMGs) like you. In the riveting world of Emergency Medicine, we've gathered insights from remarkable IMGs who not only matched but...

133. Breaking Barriers: Dr. Pooja Sharma's Journey from Exam Anxiety to Sports Medicine Triumph (IMG Roadmap Series #120) 25.02.2024 34:28

Quick Pause! The IMG Roadmap Program is back, bigger and better in 2024! Click ⁠ here ⁠ to join the 2024 cohort as you build your medical success story. ***** Are you concerned that exam anxiety might hinder you on your pursuit of US medical residency? Today, we discuss the inspiring journey of Dr. Pooja Sharma, a US IMG, as she navigated and triumphed over exam anxiety, paving her way to a rewa...