After applying to medical residency programs, sending follow-up Letters of Interest can be a great way to get your application and general candidacy noticed. They should be highly targeted, tailored, and specific for each program they are sent. What is the Goal of Residency Letters of Interest? Generally speaking, the goal of Letters of Interest…
If you are trying to stand out in a crowd of hundreds, even thousands, how would you do it? How would someone such as a residency program director know to pay special attention to you? The truth is, there is one place to do it. You guessed it! This beacon of light comes from the…
Planning ahead for residency applications is one of the most critical factors for your success. You will have more time to prepare higher quality documents and you will be able to have them edited, reviewed, and revised. Additionally, the process of planning ahead for residency applications will end up saving you time, money, and most…
The residency interview season is an exciting and challenging time. Interview invitations spark the fires of hope while rejections can be a source of disappointment and uncertainty. In order to maintain constructive and effective attitudes and actions during the residency interview season, there are several ideas and tasks applicants need to keep in mind. We…
Everyone knows it. Applying to medical residency in the United States is highly competitive and challenging. So how can you make the most of your residency application? Below you will find straightforward and easily applicable strategies to optimize your residency application, helping you get ahead of the curve and leading the pack this season. …
There is nothing worse than certifying your application and then realizing you made a mistake in some way, whether that was a typo, missing section, or an error in the information you presented. Today’s medical residency application discussion focuses on MyERAS Mistakes that are both all too common, and also easy to avoid. Taking a look…
Residency interviews can cause a bit of anxiety and stress. However, by knowing how to properly prepare, execute, and follow up with your residency interviews, you will feel more relaxed, confident, and able to succeed. Preparing for the Interview The first step of preparing for residency interviews is to do as much research as…
In a previous article, we discussed Letters of Recommendation and how to get the best results. With this additional Authorship Guide to Writing Residency Letters of Recommendation, we hope to further streamline the process and help you get the strongest letters possible. Below, we have included an outline for writing residency Letters of Recommendation. We hope…
The process of obtaining several very solid Letters of Recommendation for medical residency can be a daunting task. However, with proper planning and a few key insights, your residency Letters of Recommendation (LoRs) can put you ahead of the curve. I would like to share the best tips to make the process as stress-free and…
As the 2018-19 Medical Residency Application Cycle draws nearer, it is time to start thinking about your residency application. There are all kinds of residency candidates, each with their own unique set of circumstances who will be preparing to face the rigorous residency application process. For example, there are usually three main types of applicants:…