Residency Match Sponsorship
Supporting applicants through the complex US residency application process with mentorship, financial assistance, and guidance.
The EAMA Sponsorship Program was created to guide and support young Egyptian medical professionals pursuing training and research opportunities in the United States. Through mentorship, academic and financial assistance, and professional networking, the program helps applicants navigate exams, residency applications, and research opportunities.
Financial Support
Promising candidates are offered academic and/or financial sponsorship. Academic sponsorship entails career guidance sessions as well as interview preparation and application strategy sessions. Financial sponsorship involves providing a non-interest loan (up to $4,000) to cover in part the expenses of the Residency Match.
Selection Criteria
- Egyptian nationals or those of Egyptian descent seeking residency training in the USA who are in need of financial support
- USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score of 220 or higher, as well as completion of the Clinical Skills exam — all exams must be passed on first attempt
- ECFMG certified or expecting certification by October 15
- Graduated from medical school with an overall grade of at least "Very Good"
- Graduated within the last 3 years (calculated from the end of house officer year for Egyptian graduates)
- Planning to apply for this year's match cycle
- Valid US visa (B1/B2 acceptable), green card, or citizenship
- Preference is given to applicants with US clinical or research experience and/or significant extracurricular activities
Application Process
Step 1: Online Application
Applicants must provide the following:
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
- USMLE score report and ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- Graduation certificate (if applicable)
- A statement of need delineating why the applicant wishes to pursue residency or research in the US and why they deserve this opportunity
- At least two academic references and their contact details
- Cell phone number
Step 2: Interview
After completing the application, those considered for sponsorships will be interviewed either in person or over the phone.
Applicants are only allowed to apply to one sponsorship category per application cycle.
Meeting the pre-specified criteria does NOT guarantee acceptance into any program.
No exceptions will be made for any of the criteria.
Program Goals
- Facilitate the USMLE route by providing academic and financial sponsorship
- Provide mentorship by matching applicants with field-specific mentors
- Provide interest-free loans for residency match expenses
- Facilitate research and clinical shadowing opportunities
- Provide a portal for professional networking
- Support graduating residents in pursuit of fellowship and jobs