We connect IMGs and FMGs with verified US observership programs, giving you the clinical exposure, US letters of recommendation, and competitive edge you need to Match.
No fluff. No vague promises. Here is exactly what Find My Observership provides, and what we don't.
4 weeks shadowing a licensed US physician at a verified clinical site. Choose Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine.
Official documentation of your placement for your records, CV, and residency applications.
An official visa invitation letter from the host program to support your B-1/B-2 visa application. Separate fee. Non-refundable once issued.
Your placement is structured to give you the best possible environment to earn a US letter of recommendation based on your performance.
Letters of recommendation are earned, not bought. They are issued solely at the physician's discretion based on your attitude and performance.
We provide the invitation letter. Visa decisions are made entirely by the US embassy or consulate. We are not immigration attorneys.
We give you the experience and tools to strengthen your application. The Match itself is between you and residency programs.
Once a visa invitation letter has been issued, the fee is non-refundable regardless of visa outcome or change of plans.
These terms get used interchangeably, but they're not the same. Understanding the difference helps you make the right choice for your stage and goals.
Shadow a licensed US physician. Observe patient visits, rounds, and procedures. You watch and learn. You do not touch patients or practice medicine.
IMGs and FMGs who need US clinical exposure and a path to a US LOR. No USMLE scores required to start.
No US license required
No. Observation only.
Yes, especially for US LOR and networking.
A more hands-on experience than an observership. You may assist in procedures, document notes, or work more directly under supervision. Level of involvement varies by program.
IMGs and FMGs who have completed some USMLE steps and want more active clinical exposure.
Sometimes. Depends on program.
Varies. Limited to supervised tasks.
Good, but harder to access. See our Externship program
Full clinical rotations as part of a medical school curriculum. You see patients, write orders, and function as a supervised student physician. Graded and evaluated.
Medical students enrolled in a US or Caribbean medical school. Typically not available to independent IMGs outside of formal school enrollment.
Must be enrolled in medical school
Yes. Full supervised patient care.
Very strong, but requires school enrollment.
No US license needed. No school enrollment required. Just you, a US physician, and 4 weeks that can change the trajectory of your career.
Get Started for $1,000This platform started with something personal. I watched friends and family, accomplished doctors in their home countries, go through the brutal Match process. Some sat out for years. They sent hundreds of emails asking for a chance to observe, heard nothing back, and watched application cycle after application cycle pass them by. Not because they weren't good enough, but because they couldn't secure the US experience every program demands.
Nobody should lose years of their career waiting for one door to open. So I decided to build the thing I wished existed for the people I love: a straightforward, honest way for IMGs and FMGs to get real US clinical experience without the endless cold emails and dead ends.
That's the whole story. No gimmicks, no false promises. Just an opportunity, offered the way I would have wanted it offered to my own family.
See What We OfferFrom observation to hands-on experience, everything you need to secure US clinical exposure and strengthen your residency application.
Shadow US physicians in a verified clinical setting for 4 weeks. Currently offering placements in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. Build your US network and gain the clinical exposure your residency application needs.
Ready for more than shadowing? Our 4-week externship puts you in an active clinical role: taking histories, assisting with documentation, and working directly under physician supervision. Best suited for IMGs and FMGs who have completed USMLE Step 1.
A strong US LOR can make or break your Match application. Our placements are structured to maximize your chances of receiving a meaningful, specialty-relevant letter from your supervising physician.
Need documentation to support your US visa application? We issue official visa invitation letters from our partner programs to support your travel authorization process.
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We've simplified the process so you can focus on what matters: showing up and making the most of your experience.
Fill out our short application form with your background, specialty interest, and preferred dates. No lengthy paperwork. We keep it simple.
Our team carefully reviews every application to ensure we can place you in a program that matches your specialty, timeline, and goals. Not every application is accepted. We only confirm placements we can fully support.
If your application is accepted, you'll receive a formal acceptance with your program details. To secure your spot, a non-refundable 25% deposit ($250) is due at this stage. If you also need a visa invitation letter, that fee is collected here as well.
The remaining 75% balance ($750) is due one week prior to your start date. Once your final payment is received, you're fully confirmed and ready to begin.
Attend your program, build relationships with US physicians, and gain the clinical experience that strengthens your residency application.
After completing your observership, you may request a letter of recommendation from your supervising physician based on your performance and professionalism throughout the program.
A US observership is a structured program where you shadow a licensed American physician in a clinical setting. You observe patient interactions, rounds, and procedures, gaining real exposure to the US healthcare system without practicing medicine yourself. It's one of the most valuable experiences an IMG or FMG can have before applying for residency.
It depends on your country of origin and immigration status. Many IMGs and FMGs can enter the US on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa for observerships. We can provide an official visa invitation letter from the host program to support your visa application. Note: we are not immigration attorneys and cannot guarantee visa approval.
The visa invitation letter is an official document issued by a US institution on your behalf. Once issued, costs are incurred on the institution's side regardless of whether your visa is approved or your plans change. For this reason, the fee is non-refundable once the letter has been issued.
No. While our placements are structured to maximize your chances of receiving a strong LOR, letters of recommendation are issued at the discretion of your supervising physician based on your performance, professionalism, and engagement during your observership. We do not guarantee letters.
We currently offer Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. Placement locations are matched during the application process. Availability varies by season, and more states and program types are on the way. Contact us or submit an application to inquire about current availability in your specialty of interest.
Program lengths vary, typically ranging from 2 weeks to 3 months. Longer placements generally give you more time to build meaningful relationships with physicians and increase your chances of a strong LOR. We'll discuss options during the matching process.
Absolutely. We understand that trust is everything, especially in a space where scams exist. We work only with verified US programs and are fully transparent about our fees, process, and what we can and cannot guarantee. We encourage you to ask us anything and to do your own due diligence.
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