MetaCast #19 - From India to ACC: Road to U.S. Residency with Mir and Mangesh
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In the 19th episode of MetaCast, Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso welcomes two outstanding IMGs from India: Dr. Mangesh Kritya, currently a research fellow at Houston Methodist, and Dr. Mir Wajid, a junior resident at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital. Just one year after graduating medical school, both are presenting their research at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) — one of the most prestigious cardiology conferences in the world.
From their early steps in research to building international opportunities, Mangesh and Wajid share a journey defined by courage, discipline, and strategic choices.Take a dive deep into how research helped them build credibility, secure visas, gain mentorship, and apply for U.S. residency programs.
Creators and Guests
Host
Rhanderson Cardoso
Clinical Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging @BrighamWomens @harvardmed | Former cardiology fellow @hopkinsheart @ciccaronecenter
Guest
Mangesh Kritya
Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Structural 🫀 Diseases | Houston Methodist | ECFMG Certified | Non-US IMG | #Match2026 | MBBS, AFMC Pune
