Advising built around a methodology, not a hunch.
MatchIQmd was founded to bring structure and rigor to one of the most anxiety-inducing processes in medicine: the US residency Match for international medical graduates.
Founded by Ankur Seth, MD
MatchIQmd was founded by Ankur Seth, MD, to replace the patchwork of spreadsheets, forwarded emails, and word-of-mouth advice that too many IMG applicants rely on with something more rigorous: a defined methodology, a dedicated advisor, and a clear plan from intake through Match Day.
Having served on a resident selection committee – reading and scoring real applications from the other side of the table – our founder built MatchIQmd around one idea: every applicant deserves a program list and an interview strategy grounded in an honest, committee-informed assessment of their profile, not just a list of well-known names.
Meet your advisor →Our mission
To give IMG applicants the same kind of structured, strategic guidance that well-connected candidates get informally – delivered consistently, to every client we take on.
The MatchIQ Engine
Structured, not generic
The MatchIQ Engine (MIE) is our methodology for evaluating your scores, experience, visa needs, and preferences against real program fit – producing a tiered list of Best Fit, Strong Fit, and Consider programs, each with a stated rationale and verified visa sponsorship.
Reviewed by a human, every time
We use structured analysis and AI-assisted research to move faster and go deeper on program research than a manual process alone could – but nothing reaches you until your advisor has reviewed it through a committee-informed lens. You always know why a program is on your list.
Calm, clear guidance for a high-stakes process
Honesty over false comfort
We’ll tell you when a program is a genuine reach – and why – instead of padding your list to make it look longer.
One relationship, start to finish
You work with an advisor who knows your record, from intake through Match Day and, if needed, SOAP.
Accessible, not intimidating
Many of our clients are applying to US residency from outside the US, often navigating this process in a second language – which is why the whole site, and our advising, is available in English and Spanish.
Want to talk it through?
A free consultation is the easiest way to see if MatchIQmd is the right fit for your cycle.