Your scores got you here. Your application gets you in.
At USMLE Kickoff, we take a unique approach.
We help you turn your CV, Personal Statement, and Interviews into a well-rounded application that residency programs cannot ignore.
*USMLE Kickoff works with a limited number of applicants per cycle to ensure every applicant receives focused attention.
Brilliant IMGs get overlooked - not because they’re not qualified, but because their story isn’t clear.
✦ PILOT PROGRAM - MATCH 2026 ✦
17/20
IMG friendly specialities matched -
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, & Pediatrics
Match rate cross all programs · Match 2026
85%
The results speak for themselves.
✦ PILOT PROGRAM · MATCH 2026 ✦
17/20
Applicants successfully matched into their dream residency
Specialties matched —
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, & Pediatrics
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WHY USMLE KICKOFF?
Built from experience, not theory
Structured, physician-led guidance to help IMGs present with clarity and confidence.
MISSION
Physician-built. for IMGs.
No generic advice. No fixed templates.
Razor-sharp focused approach.
VISION
Beyond the application
IMGs don't lack ability. They lack a system to present it. We exist to close that gap.
WHY USMLE KICKOFF?
Built from experience, not theory.
Applications that open doors. Interviews that close them.
VISION
Beyond the Application
IMGs don't lack ability. They lack a system to present it. We exist to close that gap.
RESULT
Matches that matter
Stronger applications. Interviews that convert. Real match outcomes.
MISSION
Physician-Built. For IMGs.
No generic advice. No fixed templates.
Razor-sharp focused approach.
Matches That Matter
RESULT
CVs that get read. Statements that get remembered. Interviews that convert.
COURSES
Choose your starting point
Structured guidance for each stage of your application — from documents to interview performance.
MOST POPULAR
Complete Match Prep
Guidance across every stage of the residency application process. Inclusive of all USMLE Kickoff resources!
*Only 20 applicants selected per cycle
Choose your starting point
COURSES
Structured guidance for each stage of your application — from documents to interview performance.
Mock Interview Prep (1x/3x)
Practice that builds real confidence
Mock Interview Prep (1x/3x)
Practice that builds real confidence
Realistic interview simulation
Behavioral and clinical questions prep
Detailed, actionable performance feedback
Detailed, actionable performance feedback
'Hero points' strategy discussion
'Hero points' startegy discussion
“Guiding IMGs through a process I have personally navigated.”
Dr. Ishan completed his medical training at JSS University in India, and after clearing the USMLE exams, pursued Internal Medicine Residency Training at Georgetown University.
He is currently a Fellow in Cardiovascular Disease with a specific clinical focus on Interventional Cardiology and a minimally invasive approach to pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis treatment. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Michigan State University, bringing both academic and frontline clinical perspectives to the program's design.
"We IMGs were never taught soft skills or the art of crafting an impactful document that could make a difference. The residency application process is challenging; translating years of effort into a clear, compelling application requires a structured approach built from experience, not theory."
As Academic Director, Dr. Kirti shapes the curriculum and methodology behind USMLE Kickoff's programs. His experience navigating the match process for both residency and fellowship informs the frameworks used across all courses.
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Dr. Ishan Kirti, MD
Dr. Ishan Kirti, MD
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Why strong applicants get overlooked - and what actually works
THE DIFFERENCE
Why strong applicants get overlooked — and what actually works
THE DIFFERENCE
Top Obstacles for IMGs
Your CV blends in
Instead of standing out in a competitive pool.
Your story feels disconnected
Programs don't understand your direction or clinical goals.
Your interview lacks structure
Strong applicants end up sounding uncertain or unprepared.
The KICKOFF Advantage
Tailored CV
CVs are built and optimised for ERAS filters & program review.
A Compelling Story
Personal statement that connects your journey to your specialty.
Interview precision
Strategic interview coaching to handle clinical, research and behavioral questions with ease.
The Kickoff Advantage
A Compelling Story
Personal statement that connects your journey to your specialty.
Tailored CV
CVs are built and optimised for ERAS filters & program review.
Interview precision
Strategic interview coaching to handle clinical, research and behavioral questions with ease.