Dr. Fahed Saada: Being an IMG Neurologist

We discussed being an IMG Neurologist with Dr. Fahed Saada. Dr. Fahed Saada, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist in East Syracuse, NY. Dr. Saada has more experience with Epilepsy than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center.
▪ Tell us about yourself.
▪ What is the best part of being an IMG?
▪ As an IMG why did you choose Neurology? And was it your first choice?
▪ How was your overall experience with Neurology Residency?
▪ How was your experience as a PGY1 resident and what do you recommend all residents heading for their PGY1 year?
▪ In your opinion who is the ideal candidate for Neurology? And what aspects of a residency candidate is most attractive to programs directors in this field?
▪ What do you like most about being a physican?
▪ What are the top challenges for physicians in Neurology speciality? What are your recommendations to overcome these challenges?
▪ If you were a residency program director today, will you look at candidates' overall application or one thing in specific you look for in the selection? Why?
▪ Which med school did you pick and why? What was your experience?
▪ What is the most important piece of document in the Residency application you look for?
▪ What do you focus on candidates during the interview process?
▪ What candidate will you rank highest in the Rank List?
▪ The residency application process overall?
▪ Final words of wisdom to our IMG residency applicant’s community. (Advice)
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[@daud798]

Very Informative Video. Thanks

[@matcharesident]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zeeryos102]

A very insightful interview! Very helpful and we appreciate you Dr. Saada!

[@matcharesident]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DrumBoy728]

Awesome video, would you be able to interview an IMG Cardiologist in the future?

[@matcharesident]

We will definitely aim to do so!