Why C.H.H.A.

C.H.H.A. is here to work with international medical students (IMGs) to further their careers in the United States. The offered medical education in the US is held to a higher standard compared to other countries, so some residency programs see international medical education as a gap in your learning. Our goal is to help you build the foundation of a long and fulfilling career by placing you into the additional programs necessary for occupational and educational advancement in the US. Contact us today to figure out the next steps you need to take in your medical career and find a medical clerkship that aligns with your aspirations.

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Overview

IMGs make up a significant part of the residency applicant pool. However, to be considered competitive candidates, they must train in ACGME-accredited hospitals. C.H.H.A. helps IMGs obtain quality US clinical experience and provides mentorship to aspiring physicians. With the help of our clinical and community partners, we’re able to place IMGs into residency positions and help them become better residents, fellows and students.

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72,000

Successful MD graduates worldwide

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15,000+

US MD graduates licensed in all 50 states

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80+

Visiting professors a year

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100+

Affiliated teaching hospitals in Mexico

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20+

Affiliated teaching hospitals in the US and Puerto Rico

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92%

First-choice residency placement

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Clerkship Benefits

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The Personalized Guidance You Need as an IMG

Our goal is to help you build a competitive US residency application. We specialize in working with IMGs and universities. We’ll work with you to ensure you obtain the necessary experience, medical education and training to match into residency.

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Trusted Partners

To guarantee a positive experience for everyone, we only work with partners and affiliates that we’ve personally selected and vetted. Every single one has gotten the C.H.H.A. stamp of approval. Our collaboration with several clinical programs guarantees that you receive the highest medical education and training possible.

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A Variety of Opportunities Based on Your Goals

Are you interested in pursuing internal medicine or pediatrics? Maybe personal care or care services is where your passion is. Whatever your goal might be as an IMG, we have the experts and the clerkship to help you get there.

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"I had a fantastic experience rotating here. The preceptors helped me attain residency through their guidance. I was taught the skills required to succeed in my residency program."

Maria R.

Student

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"Every preceptor I've had the opportunity of rotating with has been very willing to teach and has been very kind to me as a student. I have been taught how to have great bedside manners and how important it is to love what you do but most importantly your patients."

Matt N.

Medical student

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"The doctors have taught me valuable lessons on how to talk to patients, how to make diagnoses, and how to work out a plan for each individual patient, how to eliminate all the differentials and make the final diagnosis."

Ryan H.

Medical student

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"The experience has been excellent! From surgical exposure to priceless clinical skills, it has been an outstanding program. The small group setting has really allowed me to connect with the doctors and engage in patient care."

Luis S.

Medical student

Red circle with a white triangle inside

"I had a fantastic experience rotating here. The preceptors helped me attain residency through their guidance. I was taught the skills required to succeed in my residency program."

Maria R.

Student

Red circle with a white triangle inside

"Every preceptor I've had the opportunity of rotating with has been very willing to teach and has been very kind to me as a student. I have been taught how to have great bedside manners and how important it is to love what you do but most importantly your patients."

Matt N.

Medical student

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"The doctors have taught me valuable lessons on how to talk to patients, how to make diagnoses, and how to work out a plan for each individual patient, how to eliminate all the differentials and make the final diagnosis."

Ryan H.

Medical student

Red circle with a white triangle inside

"The experience has been excellent! From surgical exposure to priceless clinical skills, it has been an outstanding program. The small group setting has really allowed me to connect with the doctors and engage in patient care."

Luis S.

Medical student

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Residency Match Results

Westside Regional Medical Center

Miami, Florida

Mountain View Hospital

Las Vegas, Nevada

UT Health School of Health

San Antonio, Texas

Loma Linda University of Health

Loma Linda, California

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Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

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Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

Multicolor chairs in waiting room

Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

View of front desk area with a blue accent wall and elevator

Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

Multicolor chairs in waiting room

Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

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Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

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Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

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Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

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Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

Lab room with blue machines and man sitting in blue uniform

Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

Two people in blue hospital protective gear inside a lab with yellow gloves

Hospital Name

2972 Westheimer Rd. Santa Ana, Illinois 85486

Testimonials

Here’s what residents, fellows and students have to say about us:

"I had a fantastic experience rotating here. The preceptors helped me attain residency through their guidance. I was taught the skills required to succeed in my residency program."

Maria R.

Student

"Every preceptor I've had the opportunity of rotating with has been very willing to teach and has been very kind to me as a student. I have been taught how to have great bedside manners and how important it is to love what you do but most importantly your patients."

Matt N.

Medical student

"The doctors have taught me valuable lessons on how to talk to patients, how to make diagnoses, and how to work out a plan for each individual patient, how to eliminate all the differentials and make the final diagnosis."

Ryan H.

Medical student

"The experience has been excellent! From surgical exposure to priceless clinical skills, it has been an outstanding program. The small group setting has really allowed me to connect with the doctors and engage in patient care."

Luis S.

Medical student

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Olivia Rhye

Student

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Student

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