From Down Under to the ER: Real Stories of U.S. Medical Residency Success

29 April 2026
Online
8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT / 5 p.m. PT

Medical school admissions are more competitive than ever. Join us on April 29 for an exclusive info session on pursuing your MD in Australia and successfully returning to the U.S. for medical residency.

We’ll be chatting with 2 former OzTREKK students who’ve done it: Dr. Nicole Vienneau, a University of Queensland MD graduate now a PGY-3 chief resident in the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency program at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. Also joining us is Dr. William DaSilva, an emergency medicine resident at Albany Medical Center. Both Dr. Vienneau and Dr. DaSilva are looking forward to sharing their firsthand experiences navigating international education and the U.S. match process.

Discussion Topics

Prerequisites, MCAT, GPA
Dr. Vienneau’s and Dr. DaSilva’s medical school experiences
Exploring the U.S. pathway option
Diving into specialties
How to maximize your match rate
Tips for long-term career success