01 · Live · 12-month program
Research Catalyst
$4,500
A fully guided 12-month pathway from zero to publication. Topic selection, study design, writing, and journal submission, all with your mentor.
Build the research profile that gets you noticed.
Research is one of the most misunderstood parts of the IMG application. We help you find the right opportunities, get published, and translate your work into application strength.
Why research
Scores get you in the pile. Research gets you out of it.
Program directors spend 90 seconds on most applications. Scores confirm you belong. Research tells them who you are.
How you think
Research shows reasoning. Scores show knowledge. Programs want both.
Initiative, documented
Starting and finishing a paper is evidence. Not a claim.
Built-in interview material
Every publication becomes a conversation you're prepared for.
A credential that compounds
The first paper is the hardest. After that, you have a track record.
What We Offer
Our five research programs
From a $300 mentored paper to a full 12-month publication pathway. Choose the level that fits your timeline and goals.
02 · Live
Original Research
$699
Case report or original study with full mentor guidance through publication. Ideal for adding a first-author credit to your CV.
03 · Live · Mentored
Get Published
$300–$1,000
Get published as co-author or lead author on a mentor-run research project, with an optional conference presentation. Listed on a paper submitted to a PubMed-indexed journal.
04 · Placement Service · 12-month fellowship
J-1 Research Fellowship Placement
$20,000
End-to-end placement support for a 12-month J-1 research fellowship — institution matching, application guidance, visa documentation assistance, and relocation support.
05 · Live · Per outreach cycle
Strategic Networking Program
$1,500
We help you identify the exact faculty and Program Directors to target, so every conference conversation and cold email has a clear strategic purpose.
How it works
Five stages from assessment to publication
Stage 01
Research Assessment
Evaluate your academic background, specialty interests, and residency goals to create a personalized research roadmap.
Stage 02
Topic Selection
Identify impactful and feasible research projects aligned with your target specialty and career objectives.
Stage 03
Project Execution
Work alongside mentors to conduct research, analyze data, and contribute meaningfully to the project.
Stage 04
Manuscript Preparation
Develop a publication-ready manuscript with structured writing, revisions, and mentor feedback.
Stage 05
Submission & Publication
Receive guidance through journal selection, submission, reviewer responses, and the publication process.
Our experts
Physicians who publish. Now helping you do the same.
Research Head
Dr. Kaushik Sreerama Reddy, MBBS
Chief Scientific Officer & CRIST Project Lead · USMLE Wise Research- Chief Scientific Officer & CRIST Project Lead, USMLE Wise Research
- Lead Investigator, Myositis Clinical Trials Consortium
- Study Lead, MyPACER Study
Research Manager, Data Analyst & Statistician
Muhammad Ahmad Barakat
Medical Student, Caucasus International University- 7 published papers · 2 conference papers · 7 co-author posters
- 200+ students guided to publication across MEDICA SRA & MEDMARK MRMS programs
- APA PsychSIGN International Student Liaison Research Chair 2026–2027
Research Mentor
Shivani Ravipati
Research & Publications Mentor- 5 first-author publications · 1 AHA poster presentation · 8+ co-authored papers
- IRB-approved clinical trial lead for PRP research
- Actively guiding IMGs through research, steps and ERAS applications
Research Mentor
Shelja Sharma
Research & Publications Mentor- 7 published papers · 6 co-authored poster presentations
- 15 students mentored to a publication credit
F.A.Q
Your questions, answered.
A systematic review or meta-analysis synthesizes existing literature using a rigorous, pre-defined methodology, while original research involves generating or analyzing new data. Both are peer-reviewed and valued by residency programs.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are often the best starting point for first-time researchers — they don't require you to collect new data, but they carry strong academic credibility when done rigorously.
Timelines vary based on project complexity and publication goals.
Yes. Mentors assist throughout manuscript development.
Yes. Students from all years are welcome.
90+
Students & professionals guided
30+ publications · 65+ projects mentored
Start publishing
Your first publication
Your first publication
starts here.
Book a free guidance call. We'll match you with the right project for your specialty, timeline, and goals.
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