The residency application process can feel like a marathon. You’ve spent years excelling in academics, accumulating clinical experience, and refining your personal statement. But in this competitive landscape, how can you make your application truly stand out? Enter the Impactful Experiences section of the ERAS application – a powerful tool to showcase your personal growth,…
Dissecting Selected Experiences: How to Build A Compelling Narrative
Standing out as an IMG in the ERAS game requires more than stellar grades. Residency programs crave a deeper look – your experiences. But beyond a list, they require you to pick 10 selected experiences that resonate with your specialty choice and career goals. From Setting to Focus: Unveiling Your Strengths Your experiences can be…
How to Build a Standout Residency CV while in Medical School
The residency application process is a pivotal moment for any medical student. Matching with your desired program hinges on a well-crafted personal statement, stellar recommendation letters, and, of course, an outstanding ERAS CV. This document serves as your first impression to program directors, so crafting a compelling and informative ERAS CV is crucial. Building the…
How to Send Program Signals
What is Program Signaling? Program Signaling is a new feature of the ERAS application that has been introduced for the 2024 Match. This section was previously part of the Supplemental ERAS application that has now been eliminated and combined with the main ERAS application. This feature allows applicants to select programs they would like to…
Understanding the ERAS Changes for the 2024 Match
Why did ERAS make changes to the application? The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) has undergone significant changes for the 2024 Match, impacting how applicants showcase their skills, experiences, and preferences. These changes not only provide applicants with new ways to express their interests and qualifications, but also offer program directors more targeted criteria for…
Planning Ahead for Residency Application Success
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…
What is the SEL for Internal Medicine?
In July 2021, the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine(AAIM)introduced the Internal Medicine Structured Evaluative Letter (SEL). The SEL is intended to replace the Chair/Departmental Letter and can also replace a standard Letter of Recommendation. However, it is not meant to replace all LoRs. Below, we will discuss what the SEL consists of as well as…
CV Tips for Residency Applicants
The CV, sometimes referred to as a “Residency Resume” is very useful tool for all residency applicants. Although the “CV” is not technically part of the ERAS Application, it is similar in content to the Work, Research, and Volunteer Experiences section of MyERAS. However, if an applicant wishes to send Letters of Interest, for example,…
What NOT to include in your MyERAS Application
There are a lot of steps in a student’s medical education journey. When you fill out your MyERAS Application, it can be hard to decide what to include. This is your opportunity to show who you are alongside the metrics, so don’t be hasty. In this blog, we will discuss what not to include your…
Bullets or Paragraphs in MyERAS Experiences Section?
The process of completing the MyERAS Application can be confusing and stressful. To make matters worse, the advice you receive is often conflicting. One of the most difficult sections of the MyERAS Application to fill out is the Experiences section. Below, we will discuss how to write and format this section successfully. What should be…