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…
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,…
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…
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…
Program Directors and Interview Selection Committees look for certain criteria during the application process. Similarly, when presented with a residency application, they will make note of any red flags. There are a variety of red flags for a residency candidate, but do not worry! When you are aware of what might be a residency red…
The MyERAS Application requires a lot of information in order to successfully match programs and applicants. The Experiences Section is often overlooked, however it is one of the most important parts of the application. This section focuses on personal perspective and experiences to give a well-rounded view of the applicant. Below, we will examine how to…
There are many components to creating a successful MyERAS Application, and during the 2021-2022 Match cycle the AAMC introduced a new one: the Supplemental ERAS Application. They designed this application “to help students share more about themselves and assist program directors in finding applicants that fit their programs’ setting and mission.” Below, we will explore…
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…