...the only FMG externship organization in USA run by a dedicated physician.
FMG Affordable is an innovative company providing externship (hands-on patient exam) training
and US clinical experience to prepare FMG's for US hospital residency. Please look at FAQ to see why you
should choose FMG Affordable.
Photo:Dr.Mehta with Barbara and a student
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My experience with fmgaffordable has been wonderful. Being thousands of miles away from my home
I never felt alone here because Mr. and Dr. Mehta treat you just like a family. They looked after
me as their own daughter and took care of all my needs. We went shopping together and Mr.Mehta
took us for grocery and other places like the Howard County library with him.
My first rotation was with Dr.Solaiman who is a gastroenterologist. I saw endoscopic procedures
at his office and also visited Harbor Hospital with him. I was able to take histories ,present
cases to him and discuss the treatment plan. He was very helping and supported me in every way.
I stayed in the dorm which is a very comfortable and safe place.It is fully furnished and has
all the amenities. Mr.Mehta helps his students in every possible way. It has high speed Wi-Fi
throughout the dorm. The transportation is easily available from the dorm. Mr.Mehta drops the
students himself to inaccessible places. My overall experience was very good and I enjoyed my
stay here. I highly recommend fmgaffordable to gain hands on US clinical experience.
Purva Gumaste
Aurangabad,India.
dr.purvag@gmail.com
I am happy to write this testimonial for fmgaffordable. Let me start with a quick introduction.
I graduated with a PhD in Neuroscience in the US after completing my MBBS in India. After my PhD,
I took the boards, scored well and was planning on applying to the Match this year. Looking at the
current trend of competition in any chosen residency field, it was evident that US clinical experience
is a top priority to be short listed by a Program Director. But securing hands-on clinical experience
at US hospitals was extremely difficult. Thanks to Mr. Mehta, I had the opportunity to meet with a couple
of doctors with similar backgrounds as mine who were pursuing externships with fmgaffordable. That really
helped me plan my externship rotations.
My first rotation was with Dr. Ruwani Gunawardane at Howard County General Hospital. She is a practicing
neurologist at Howard County General Hospital (part of Johns Hopkins Medicine) and a teaching professor
at the University of Maryland. I have seen so many interesting cases at the wards and her clinic at Howard
County General Hospital. Some of the cases were classic textbook cases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's,
migraine and stroke while others were medical mysteries, which involved multiple specialties. Dr. Gunawardane
is an excellent teacher and mentor. I had the opportunity to take histories and examine all the patients.
I learned about the current medications she used to treat the patients. I also had assignments that helped
me understand certain neurological cases like ALS and pulsatile tinnitus in more detail. She also introduced
me to a world-renowned neurologist with whom I expect to work on future research projects. Overall, I had a
great learning experience with Dr. Gunawardane.
My second rotation was with Dr. Sharon Henry at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. This was a great
opportunity for me to observe, learn and participate in a 100% hospital based clinical experience. Dr. Henry is
the Division Chief of Wound Healing and Metabolism and also Associate Professor of Surgery at the Shock Trauma
Center and performs multiple surgical procedures in the OR every week. I have learnt about operative management
of cases like hernias, pelvic abscesses, intestinal obstruction and compartment syndromes from Dr. Henry during
her rounds. Rotating with her team gave me exposure to a diverse range of surgical/ emergency cases and their
post-op follow-ups. I also examined patients at the outpatient pavilion every week. Not only did I learn about
aseptic techniques and surgical procedures, I also had the opportunity to make a presentation to her team about
altered mental status patients. Dr. Henry took personal interest in my residency application process and I am
grateful for the timely pointers she gave me. I would highly recommend this rotation to anyone who needs exposure
to cutting-edge shock trauma hospital experience in the US. In fact, this Adams Cawley shock Trauma center is known
to be the best in the whole world. Feel free to write to me for further info.
Dr. Vijay Vishwanath,
India, Sept. 2008
vijay.vishwanath@gmail.com
"I have no reservations in writing this testimonial for FMGAffordable. Externship with Dr. Mehta’s program is truly
hands on clinical experience that all Program Directors are looking for incoming residents. My supervisor, a Board
Certified Psychiatrist, not only allowed me to record history and conduct physical examinations, he also took a keen
interest in my education and me. I was NOT merely following him around from one examination room to other, but had my
own desk and office where I interviewed the patients. Then I would present the entire case to my supervisor in the
presence of the patient, Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Practitioner Student, which was followed by detailed discussions
before the treatment plan was finalized. I would then type and print patient notes, which became a part of patient records.
Multiple cases each day provided me true involvement in patient care and enhanced my confidence with the patients and
medical professionals. At the end of my rotation, I got a very good LOR, which will definitely catch the eye of Program
Directors.
The best thing about the externship with Dr. Mehta and Mr. Mehta is that they are available for help and guidance 24 hours
a day, under the same roof where students are staying. This provides an excellent personal touch and a feeling of being
"listened to" if there are any doubts or feedback. On my first day, Mr. Mehta guided me about all the possible ways of
transport to my rotation site, and even bought me a concessional public transit pass. This made my adjustment very quick
and easy in a city to which I have never been before, and I was able to focus and concentrate on my rotation right from
my first day.
I can say beyond doubt, rotation with FMGaffordable is the first step in right direction towards a successful career in
medicine in the USA."
Bibhas Singla
Punjab,India , Oct. 2008
singla.bibhas@gmail.com
I have been lucky enough to find FMGaffordable.com on the net because by the 1st of September, 2008 I ended up needing 2
more US LORs, let alone valuable US clinical experience as a part of my credentials. Dr Mehta quickly replied on my multiple
emails providing me with all pieces of information I needed. Although being a little bit doubtful about the success of this
adventure, I did not have a choice and decided to embark upon the trip. You will be given an opportunity to earn an US LOR
for each 3-week rotation.
Mr. and Dr. Metha have considerable connections among local doctors so I was offered an opportunity
to choose rotation with any doctor, which would be more suitable for my career goal. For example, I was offered surgery and
emergency rotation in a hospital, GI specialist, Cardiologist and primary care Internal Medicine and Family Practice doctors.
other students went to neurologist and psychiatrist. The local suburb has proved to be fantastic, with a pure nature environment,
lots of trees, neat houses, and overall peaceful and friendly atmosphere. Public transport is nicely developed in the area. To
get to your rotation place will take you 10-15 min one way. If you thinking of visiting Washington D.C., the bus stop is 2
minutes walk from the house, and it takes only 1 hour and $4 to get to the nation's capital.
By the way, Prometric testing center is located a couple of miles away of the residential place. It is very convenient if you
wish to take Step 3 or 2CK, for instance. Overall, I am happy I have had an opportunity to earn 2 LORs and a local clinical
US experience. Hope, it will help me in my career endeavors. Again, I am extremely thankful to Mr. Mehta and Dr. Mehta for
their idea to give an opportunity to FMGs to improve their chances of getting into the US residency. Good luck to their business
and to everybody who pursues a challenging way of getting US medical graduate education.
Respectfully, David D., M.D. certified,
Moscow, Russia
Email : drdvmd@gmail.com
SUCCESS STORIES: EMAILS FROM 2007 GRADUATES:
Dear Dr. and Mr. Mehta,
It is with great pleasure that I inform you of my match at Case Western Reserve University,
Cleveland, Ohio, for Psychiatry. Case is very renowned in the field of Psychiatry and its
residency program is among the top psychiatry programs in the nation.
Your externship program was greatly responsible for this success. With increasing competition
for residencies among international medical graduates, it is essential to have US clinical
experience. After getting 25 calls and 21 interviews, I concluded that it is one of the screening
criteria for many programs. Your program gives an advantage to international medical graduates to
enter into US health care system and makes the process relatively easier. Otherwise, without
contacts, entering into this system is very difficult. Clinical knowledge and social manners
learned during externship experience help in interviews. Ultimately your program is great help in
achieving the final goal of residency.
Thank you very much for everything.
Regards,
Dr. Parikshit Deshmukh
email: pd4u@rediffmail.com
Dear Dr. Mehta and Mr. Mehta,
Your FMG Affordable has performed a miracle for me. Thanks to the excellent externship
training, I got residency at Guthrie/Robert Parker Hospital, Sayre, Pennsylvania in Family
Medicine. Due to my Chinese accent, I was initially not very hopeful in interview performance,
but your focused training really helped me. You have set the path for my life. I can’t thank
you enough.
Dr. Yuanyuan Wen
email: wengroves2003@yahoo.com
Originally from China
Dear Dr. and Mr. Mehta,
I would like to share with you one of my happiness moments in my life. I have matched in one
of the New York internal medicine resident programs. I am very happy that I matched into one
of my top choices after completing my externship training with FMG Affordable. I also would
like to take this opportunity to thank both of you for providing the excellent externship
program for IMG’s. I definitely recommend FMG Affordable to all FMG’s who wish to get residency
match in US.
I wish FMG Affordable has greater successes, and all the best to my extern fellows!
June Hou, MD
hou@pharm.stonybrook.edu
April 10, 2008
China/USA
Dear Mr. Mehta and Dr. Mehta,
Hello! How are you? I am delighted to inform you my Match results. I matched at Baylor College
of Medicine, Houston, Texas in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Jersey Shore University
Medical Center, New Jersey in Preliminary Internal Medicine.
I am very grateful to both of you for all of your help and guidance. Had it not been for the
externship experience I had at FMG Affordable, I wouldn't have been what I am today! Thank you
Dr. Mehta for not only introducing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to me, but also for
arranging an externship experience in the field and a letter of recommendation which helped me
tremendously. I will never forget the great US clinical experience I had through FMG Affordable,
that not only enhanced my resume but also helped me Match in the specialty and program of my
first choice!
Thank you once again,
Dr. Amruta Ashtekar
amru_ashtekar@yahoo.com
Dear Dr. and Mr. Mehta,
How are you both doing? Here I am fine and my family as well. I have been quite busy since
the arrival of our 2nd son on 19th Dec., 2007. I want to thank you Ma'am for being part of the
success story that I have through FMG Affordable. I have matched and will likely be in Oklohama,
in Family Medicine. Thank you once again and wish you many success story and blessings to FMG Affordable.
Thank you. Have a great day!!
Sincerely,
Dr. A. Sanyo Konyak
5321 Balsam Place # 301, Mason, OH
1-513-532-6638
email: drsanyo@yahoo.com
Comprehensive and affordable training managed by an actively practicing physician
Our main goal is to provide clinical experience to help with CK and CS exams and letters of recommendation for students to significantly enhance
their chances for getting residency in US hospitals. Once you have done USMLE exams, the only thing further
you can do is our training to boost your resume so that you spend the rest of your life as a successful doctor
in USA instead of a paramedical person with a medical degree. We provide information and guidance for students
to pass USMLE exams, help with accent reduction, personal statements and also provide guidance for the ERAS application process.
FMG Affordable was founded by Dr. Mehta two years ago. She has been practicing Internal Medicine
and Geriatrics for 30 years. After M.B.B.S. from Mumbai, she did 4 years residency
there, came to USA and did another 4 years residency here, and thus has first-hand experience of
the challenges encountered by an IMG with limited funds wishing to settle and practice in USA.
She is a board-certified internist with wide-ranging connections at Baltimore area
hospitals. There are several teaching hospitals in this area, including University
of Maryland, Johns Hopkins, Maryland General, St. Agnes, etc. Therefore, it is an excellent area for medical education and practice.
Our training is superior to other companies in this field because it is very well-designed, goal-oriented
specifically for IMG's, and personally supervised by a dedicated physician. We are not commission agents.
So our prices are lower based on training cost per hour. The program is tailormade for img's who are trying to sqeeze in externship training in between USMLE exams and still get ready to apply for match by Sept.1.
You should do a classroom program like Kaplan, for Step 1 exam, and then come right to us for clinical experience and "Standardized Patient Training" to help pass CS exam.
However, we do take students who have passed atleast one USMLE exam (step I or step II cs or ck).
We are unique in being the only company in the ENTIRE WORLD offering a complete residential service along with
top-notch medical training personally supervised by Dr. Mehta. The program is designed to help
you succeed in your goals to practice in USA. Actually, the company was conceived with input from a few IMG’s
doing externship training with Dr.Mehta in 2006.