I think its definitely harder for an IMG to get into a surgery program but it is by no means impossible. You just need to have high USMLE scores, a good resume with research/clinical elective experience, and well written LORs from surgeons in the US who are currently practicing at one of the Top 20 teaching hospitals.
So yeah, it IS possible but just takes some thought out planning and determination.
So yeah, it IS possible but just takes some thought out planning and determination.