A: The best time to start? As early as possible—especially if you know you have red flags or a risky profile.

Here’s why:

• If you’re only likely to receive 1 or 2 interviews, there’s no room for error. Those interviews need to be strong enough to convert to a Match. The earlier you start, the more time you have to build confidence, develop multiple ways to answer difficult questions, and sharpen your communication skills.

• Starting earlier allows Dr. Brian to work with you 1-on-1 to prioritize what will improve your chances the most:

  • Should you take Step 3?

  • Is your focus better spent getting real USCE?

  • Would a research project or new Letter of Recommendation make more of a difference?

The answers depend on your unique profile, and that’s the kind of personalized strategy we can’t rush.

Yes—some doctors join us in October and still do very well in the Match. But in our experience, **doctors with similar scores, YOG, and credentials who started earlier—Spring or Summer—tend to Match into higher-ranked programs, often their 1st choice.

Earlier enrollment also:

• Locks in lower tuition (just like airline fares)

• Gives more time for CV and personal statement editing

• Builds a stronger relationship between you and Dr. Brian—so your training is more personal, not rushed

And for those with red flags? Starting earlier is often the difference between explaining your past… and owning your future.

What Match & Interview Course is Best for Me?

We offer three levels of Match preparation—think of them like air travel:

• IV Prep Essentials = Business Class

• IV Prep Complete = First Class

• 360 Match Mentorship = Private Jet

Each course builds on the last, giving you more personalization, strategy, and support as you move up.

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IV Prep Essentials — Business Class

Ideal for:

• U.S. and Caribbean grads

• Confident English speakers looking for structured guidance without a full coaching program

What you’ll get:

• Proven, science-based interview techniques used by top applicants

• Training on how to approach common and high-pressure questions

• 2 mock interviews with expert feedback

• Temporary access to key on-demand content for review

👉 Essentials gets you off the ground with solid, foundational prep. Smooth, efficient, and great for those who don’t need all the bells and whistles.

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IV Prep Complete — First Class

Ideal for:

• International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

• Applicants who want to develop advanced communication and delivery skills

• Anyone who wants more support, feedback, and practice time

What you’ll get:

• Everything in Essentials, plus:

• Techniques used by FBI negotiators, lawyers, and the best doctors to build trust and influence

• Cultural fluency and behavioral question coaching

• Small group workshops with focused feedback

• A supportive community and peer practice environment

👉 First Class gives you more space, more service, and more comfort to develop confidence and polish.

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360 Match Mentorship — Private Jet

Ideal for:

• IMGs applying this season who want start-to-finish guidance

• Applicants with red flags, gaps, or low scores

• Reapplicants who know they need a different strategy this time around

What you’ll get:

• Everything in IV Prep Complete, plus:

• A fully developed Personal Statement with Dr. Brian

• 1-on-1 review of your application and Match plan

• Full season access to curriculum, recordings, and materials

• Weekly live mentorship and private advising

• Deep dive coaching to reframe red flags and build your story

👉 Private Jet means full control, white-glove service, and no shortcuts. This is your all-in, full-access route to the Match.

Need more help figuring out which seat is best for you?

Email info@missionresidency.com and we’ll help you find the best fit in just a few minutes.

Answer: Red flags like a low USMLE score, failed attempts, or an old graduation year don’t determine whether you can Match—they affect how many interviews you may receive and from where. But what determines whether you actually Match is how well you perform in those interviews.

This isn’t just our opinion—it’s confirmed in every NRMP Program Director Survey ever published.

(You can read the latest survey here: NRMP Program Director Survey – 2024)

At Mission Residency, we specialize in:

• Strategic CV and Personal Statement edits to reframe your red flags into professional growth.

• Helping you build a U.S.-style application that makes sense to program directors.

• And most importantly, training you to outperform expectations in the interview—because that’s where the Match is won.

Our Specialty - and favorite thing to do - is Matching doctors with Red Flags. Some examples…

• Match after failing Step 2 CK five times.

• Secure residency spots with Step scores as low as 198, with some going on to become chief resident.

• Enter competitive specialties—one doctor with a 223 on Step 2 CK became an interventional radiologist.

• Match with graduation years as far back as 1990, and many of our recent Matches fall into the 2003–2015 graduation range, with most having been out of school for 10–15 years.

If you’ve been told you can’t Match because of your past—come talk to the team that’s helped prove that wrong again and again.

A: Our two most popular IMG-focused training programs are:

• IV Prep Complete Masterclass: $3,499–$3,999

• 360° Match Mentorship: $4,499–$4,999

The earlier you book and begin, the lower your tuition. Think of it like airline pricing—the farther ahead you commit, the more you save. Why? Because starting earlier gives us more time to guide you, increase your chances of Matching, and ensure you get the full benefit of the program. It’s a win-win for you and for us.

Since 2015, we’ve deliberately limited our class sizes and the number of students Dr. Brian personally trains. Why? Because personalized feedback, close mentorship, and real-time coaching require time, not templates. And it’s this individualized attention that has helped thousands of doctors overcome red flags, improve confidence, and finally secure interviews and offers.

But here’s the most important part:

This isn’t just an investment in your Match—it’s an investment in your future as a physician, a colleague, a communicator, and a leader.

Our training goes far beyond typical “interview prep.” You’ll learn:

• Advanced communication techniques

• Conflict resolution

• Negotiation strategies

• Social intelligence and relationship-building—skills that help you succeed not just in interviews, but in residency, patient care, daily life, and even family relationships.

And yes, we’ll be honest:

If you’re only doing this for a few interviews, it’s probably not worth the investment.

But let’s also be very real about the cost of not Matching.

• Just applying for one season typically costs $3,000–$6,000 in ERAS fees, document uploads, and travel.

• If you don’t Match, you lose out on a $60,000–$70,000 first-year salary—and that’s every single year you’re not in residency.

• One of our students calculated that after five failed Match attempts, trying to “save” money on prep actually cost him over $700,000 in lost income:

  • 3 years of residency ($180,000)

  • 2 years post-residency as a hospitalist ($500,000+)

Sometimes, the biggest risk is doing too little—not too much.

We’re here to help you prepare fully, perform with confidence, and take the shortest path toward the life and career you’ve worked so hard for.

Are there Discounts Available at any point?

Simple Answer: YES and YES (but only earlier in the Season)

Just like airfare, the closer we get to peak season (September–January), the higher the tuition goes—because seats become limited, and personal attention becomes even more valuable.

We cap enrollment for every course so we can keep things focused, personalized, and high quality.

Here’s a breakdown of your investment:

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IV Prep Essentials (Business Class)

• Tuition: $1,499

• Structured training + 2 mock interviews

• Great for confident speakers who want the essentials

• Short-term access to key replay content

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IV Prep Complete (First Class)

• Tuition: $3,999

• Full communication skills training + advanced mock interviews

• Techniques used by FBI negotiators, lawyers & top physicians

• Small group workshops & peer community

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360 Match Mentorship (Private Jet)

• Tuition: $4,999

• Full season access to all sessions, replays, and mentorship

• 1-on-1 advising, full Personal Statement development with Dr. Brian

• Private strategy sessions, red flag reframing, and weekly live check-ins

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Financing Options Available

• Spread tuition over 6 or 12 months

• No credit check required

• Just a $50/month convenience fee to keep things simple

• Get started with as little as $500-$1000 down

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Discounts You Can Ask For

• Friends & Family Discount: Just email us before enrolling for a special code → info@missionresidency.com

• First 5 Enrollment Bonus: Every time we open a new session, the first 5 doctors to enroll receive a limited-time discount

• These go fast—so if you’re seeing this now, it’s worth asking if a new session was just added.

✈️ Just like flying:

• Business, First, or Private Jet—each gets you where you want to go, but with very different levels of speed, comfort, and support.

• The earlier you book your “seat,” the better your savings—and the stronger your preparation.

🔍 Want to compare all three side-by-side?

Click here to view our full course comparison chart →

Still need help deciding? Email us at info@missionresidency.com and we’ll walk you through the best-fit option for your goals and timeline.

We’ll be honest . . .:

If you’re only doing this for a couple of interviews, this probably isn’t the right investment.

But if you’re here to do more than just interview well—

if you’re here to build communication skills that will carry you through residency, practice, and life in the U.S.—then it’s not just an investment in Matching.

It’s an investment in your future as a doctor, teammate, and leader.

Now let’s also be real about the cost of not Matching:

Just applying for one season typically costs $3,000–$6,000 in:

• ERAS fees

• Document uploads (ECFMG, LoRs, MSPE)

• Flights, hotels, and Ubers for interviews

That’s just the application cycle. If you don’t Match, you also lose out on:

• A $60,000–$70,000 salary in your first year alone

• And for every additional year not in training, the losses add up

One of our students calculated that after five failed attempts, trying to “save” money on prep actually cost him over $700,000:

• $180,000 from 3 missed years of residency

• $500,000+ from 2 years post-residency as a hospitalist

“Trying to save money actually cost me my future. What I needed was real preparation.”

Sometimes, the biggest risk isn’t doing too much—it’s doing too little.

We’re here to help you:

• Prepare fully

• Perform with confidence

• And develop the lifelong communication skills that will help you succeed

  — not just in interviews, and not just in the hospital

  — but in every setting where your words, presence, and trust matter.

Answer: Both of our main programs—IV Prep Complete Masterclass and 360° Match Mentorship—are designed to completely retool your communication and interview skills. The difference comes down to how much time, support, and personal guidance you want throughout the process.

✅ IV Prep Complete Masterclass

Best for:

• Doctors who feel reasonably comfortable with their spoken English and communication style

• Those who prefer a focused, structured plan without needing extensive one-on-one check-ins

• Candidates who are looking for a complete transformation in how they present themselves in interviews and on paper—but can stay on track with guided assignments, mock interviews, and feedback

You’ll get full training in:

• Personal statement + CV strategy

• Specialty-specific interview prep

• Mock interviews with feedback

• Advanced communication and social skills for interviews, residency, and beyond

This is ideal for doctors who are coachable and committed—but don’t require as much hand-holding.

🌟 360° Match Mentorship (Most Recommended)

Best for:

• Doctors who are still building confidence in English or want to feel more natural, fluid, and persuasive when speaking

• Those who prefer a slower pace and more time to absorb, practice, and refine

• Anyone who wants unlimited access to mock interviews, regular 1-on-1 strategy calls with Dr. Brian, and month-to-month mentorship leading into and beyond the interview season

360 gives you:

• Unlimited mock interviews for consistent growth

• Long-term personal access to Dr. Brian

• Guidance to help you prioritize between Step 3, USCE, research, and other key application decisions

• Repeated practice and real-time correction to help you internalize the skills—not just learn them

To put it simply:

If you want a structured and complete interview retooling and are good with check-ins when needed = IV Prep Complete

If you’d benefit from more time, more practice, and more personal guidance every step of the way = 360° Match Mentorship

Still unsure? We’re happy to help you choose what’s right for you based on your background, goals, and timeline.

Yes and no.

We don’t officially secure USCE ourselves—because clinical placement is its own world, and we focus entirely on helping doctors Match through strategy, communication, and interview performance.

But here’s the “yes”:

We have a powerful connection that most applicants don’t have access to—someone whose entire job has been placing Caribbean medical students into real, hands-on U.S. Clinical Experience at teaching hospitals.

He’s agreed to help and prioritize Mission Residency students for legitimate, malpractice-covered externships in locations like New York, Chicago, and Florida.

These aren’t observerships.

They’re true externships—and here’s how you know:

They require medical malpractice insurance.

That’s the litmus test. If a clinical experience doesn’t require malpractice coverage, it’s not hands-on. It’s not real externship-level USCE.

How do you get access?

As soon as you complete your enrollment, simply ask Dr. Brian to personally introduce you. You’ll get a direct referral, not a random link or a generic contact form.

Why do we help with this?

Because interview prep only works if you get interviews—and strong, legitimate USCE increases your chances of getting them.

We don’t run a USCE business, and we don’t make money from referrals. But we want our students to have the best shot at Matching—and this is one more way we help make that happen.

We completely understand—and you’re not alone.

For over 16 years, we’ve built Mission Residency with the real lives of doctors in mind. Nearly every single student we’ve trained has been juggling one or more of the following while preparing for the Match:

• Studying for USMLE Step 2 CK or Step 3

• Attending U.S. clinical rotations during the day

• Working on research projects

• Holding down jobs

• Managing responsibilities as a parent or caregiver

That’s why our entire schedule is designed to work around you.

Here’s how it’s structured:

• Weekday sessions (like mock interviews and strategy workshops) take place between 9 PM and 12 AM EST, after clinicals, work, and studying hours.

• Our longer, intensive classes (typically 5–6 hours) are only held during the early phase of training—and they’re scheduled on weekends, usually Sundays, when most doctors are off-duty.

We’ve made flexibility a core part of the program.

And if something comes up? Life happens. If you’ve cleared it in advance with Dr. Brian, we allow:

• Make-up sessions, and

• Access to on-demand recordings for any missed classes

So whether you’re rotating, parenting, working nights, or pushing through Step 3, you won’t miss the training you need to Match.