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Strategies for Securing Strong Letters of Recommendation (LORs) Early: Optimize Your ERAS Application in Medical School

With the ever-increasing competitiveness of residency programs, securing strong Letters of Recommendation (LORs) has become a critical step in landing your dream position. These documents offer a unique perspective on your skills and potential, often influencing program directors’ final decisions. But rushing to request LORs at the last minute can backfire, resulting in generic letters…

Guide to Residency Letters of Communication

While it may be tempting to take a break after submitting your ERAS Application for Residency, it is important you do not lose focus! Following up with residency programs using Residency Letters of Communication during the Match cycle is extremely important and can help garner more interviews, higher rankings, and ultimately, increase your chances at…

Letters of Intent vs. Letters of Interest

After applying, candidates often experience anxiety over the waiting period. Many applicants believe that all you can do is wait to see if you receive interviews and ultimately a Match. However, there are some methods that can be used to increase chances at an interview, or a successful Match. Letters of Interest and Letters of…

How to Write an Effective Letter of Intent for Residency

Crafting a strong Letter of Intent for residency can help you get your strongest Match. The purpose of a Letter of Intent is to reinforce the notion for programs that you are truly interested. Moreover, you intend on ranking them highly. As such, they should feel more comfortable and confident in ranking you highly as…

How and When to Send Residency Interview Thank You Letters

Sending Residency Interview Thank You Letters is common practice for medical residency applicants. Sending them to the right people at the right time is very important. Moreover, sending them with ideal content is essential as well. We are going to address some of the most common questions regarding Residency Interview Thank You Letters below.  …