Dr. Seungwoo Chai

From an FMG who was penalized for switching medical schools to a PGY-1 Resident: Here’s how we helped Dr. Chai achieve his Dream Residency.

Dr. Seungwoo Chai
The Challenge
Our Approach
Outcome
Testimonial

The Challenge

Candidacy Revamp

Raised in South Korea, Dr. Chai completed his undergraduate degree from UCLA and went on to attend medical school in the Caribbean. Craving a higher level of faculty-to-student interaction, he transferred universities and graduated from St. Matthew’s University of Medicine.

Unfortunately for Dr. Chai, transferring institutions reflected poorly on his application when coupled with his failed attempt on Step 2 CS.

As an FMG who also required visa sponsorship during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Chai found it nearly impossible to get an interview—let alone match.

Our Approach

Research To Residency

In order to show Program Directors that Dr. Chai has the clinical skills necessary to be a strong Resident, our pathway included a strong hands-on approach.

This included dedicated speech pathology to allow Dr. Chai to become an effective oral communicator, along with accent reduction and overall clarity of speech. We enrolled him in CITI research training courses, allowing Dr. Chai to become certified in IRB, Statistics, and ethics.

This one-on-one training along with our robust CV / PS revitalization allowed Dr. Chai to put his best foot forward during interviews—directly leading him to a hands-on externship at a Cleveland Clinic affiliated/ACGME-accredited teaching hospital in Ohio.

To further strengthen and highlight his U.S. clinical experience, Dr. Chai worked as a researcher at Robert Packer Guthrie Hospital in Pennsylvania as both lead-investigator and sub-investigator on several projects. This research position also sponsored his H1 visa—no small feat given the severely tightened immigration and travel restrictions brought on by COVID-19 restrictions.

Outcome

It’s a (post) match!

By demonstrating his clinical skills, sharpening his communication, and showcasing his overall talents Dr. Chai was offered a post-match PGY-1 residency in his preferred specialty of Internal Medicine. What a story! 

Testimonial

“They helped me all along the way.”

I met their team in person and after speaking with them, I felt that same feeling I had before. They believed in me. They told me they could help me to get into almost any specialty in one of the best University based hospitals.
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Team

Jonathan Dang, MD

Senior Residency Specialist
Dr. Jonathan Dang is a passionate doctor with extensive experience in teaching and advising who carries firsthand knowledge about the struggles IMGs and FMGs face….
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Christopher Schulte, MFA

Interview Prep & Communication Specialist
As our interview prep and communication specialist, Mr. Schulte prepares our candidates for their research tenures and medical residency position interviews. His skills in oration,…
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Syed Uzair, M.D.

Senior Residency Specialist
Dr. Syed carries firsthand knowledge about the struggles IMGs and FMGs face. A graduate of Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, he is a beloved mentor who counsels,…
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K. Kamal Mohiuddin, M.D.

Director of Candidate Admissions & Guidance
An alumnus of our Research to Residency program pathway, Dr. K. Kamal Mohiuddin is the exemplary success story of Residents Medical, serving as a reminder…
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Prof. Gregory Heffernan

Vice President of Academic Affairs
Greg Heffernan has over 25 years as an education instructor and administrator as well being an author, journalist and international college professor. As Vice President…
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Prof. Marcos Sánchez, M.D., PhD

V.P. of Academic Accreditation
Professor Sánchez is quintessential example of an International Medical Graduate making the most of his opportunities to excel in the U.S. He received his Medical…
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Sheila Aula

Senior Residency Specialist
Sheila Aula has over a decade of experience in guidance and advising RM students in the development of their successful residency candidacy. As an integral…
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