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Residency Application Timeline

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Prepare

January -June

Prepare
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Complete

July - September

Complete
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Submit

September*

Submit
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Interviews

October - February

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Rank Order List

Feb - March

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Match & SOAP

March

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Journey to USMLE and US Residency

General Residency Interview tips

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Residency Application Timeline Overview

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Prepare: Jan - June

January - June

  • Preparation for US Residency may start as soon as possible
  • Planning early is crucial for overcoming schedule changes and unexpected delays

    • Portals and IDs Involved in Residency Application and Match

  • MyERAS: Official Residency Application Portal
  • AAMC ID: Unique Residency Application Identification Number
  • NRMP ID: Uniques Residency Match Identification Number

    • MyERAS Application Submission

  • Each Residency Program has an individualized application submission date
  • It is highly encouraged to have all application documents completed and certified by the last week of September

    • *Some programs do accept applications in October or November
    Details below are for Application Season from June to March
    For example: Match 2024 Application Season is from June 2023 to March 2024

    US Clinical Experience and Research

    US Clinical Experience

  • For Letter of Recommendation, plan USCE dates that allow letters to be uploaded by Application submission in September *
  • USCE may be obtained throughout the Application season (up to February of Match year)

    • *For USCE in October - Feb of Match year: USCE is helpful but LORs may be used for SOAP in March
    *LOR validation may require 1-2 weeks once the letter is uploaded in MyERAS plan ahead for delays

    Research

  • Research work is included in MyERAS according to the status at time of submission
  • Articles or abstracts may not be submitted as published work if they are not officially published by application submission

1. MyERAS Token

Log in to Oasis

Click ERAS support services -> Click Residency Token -> Purchase

Register Token to begin application

Tip
Consider allocating a unique email address to all residency related correspondence

ECFMG Oasis

2. MyERAS Application

View Sample ERAS Application Worksheet

Sample Application

3. Gather Essential Documents

Essential Documents

Personal Statement

"May be used to personalize the application to a specific program or to different specialties. There is not a limit to how many personal statements you may create; however, you may only assign one (1) for each program. Confirm assigned PS is appropriate for speciality." -AAMC

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Curriculum Vitae

A brief, informative summary of your abilities, education, and experiences. Format available below. Keep your external CV current; medical CV will be routinely requested for USCE, research opportunities, and letter of recommendation requests.

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LoR(s)
  • 3 - 4 LORs specialty-related
  • Request letters closer to rotation end date
  • Post-date to June of application season
  • Uploaded by GME or Doctor's office
  • ECFMG Guidelines
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Professional Picture

A photo file requirements:

  • Dimensions: 2.5 in. x 3.5 in.
  • Resolution: 150dpi
  • File Size: 150kb
  • Background color: White, light gray preferred

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Transcripts & Certificates

  • Medical School Transcript
  • Graduation Certificate
  • USMLE Transcript
  • ECFMG Certificate (Step 1, Step 2 CK, Pathways, OET)

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LoR(s)

Fill: July - September

MyERAS Application

Tips

  • Consider allocating a unique email address to all residency-related correspondence.
  • Note all unique identification numbers, dates of all degrees and medical rotations/training in one document for quick reference

CV

  • Education
  • Professional Experience (Rotation)
  • Research Experience
  • Awards
  • More information coming soon

LOR

  • Request sent through MyERAS with unique ID
  • More information coming soon
  • Note: LORs may not be "unassigned" after they are assigned to a program

Supplemental Application

Will be incorporated with the Main Residency Application for Match 2024 More information coming soon

Types of Programs



1) Categorical

2) Preliminary

3) Transitional year

4) Advance

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Accomplished through ECFMG Oasis
*May begin certification process while Step 2 CK score is pending - Certificate will be finalized upon official degree pdf submission
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ECFMG Certification

Accomplished through ECFMG Oasis *May begin certification process while Step 2 CK score is pending - Certificate will be finalized upon official degree pdf submission
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US Clinical Experience and Research

USCE and Research may be obtained throughout the Application season
*For USCE in October - Feb of Match year: USCE is helpful but LORs may be used for SOAP in March (LOR obtained in November - Feb might be too late to be applied for Main MyERAS Application)
*LOR validation may require 1-2 weeks once the letter is uploaded in MyERAS plan ahead for delays

Submit: September

Certify and Submit MyERAS Application

Certify MyERAS Application

  • Complete all necessary fields
  • Check for grammatical errors
  • Verify dates and certifications

Submit MyERAS Application

  • Changes allowed: Contact information
  • Programs may download application after it is submitted

Tips

Consider allocating a unique email address to all residency related correspondence
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US Clinical Experience and Research

Continue throughout the application season

Interviews: Oct - Feb

Letter of Interest

Certify MyERAS Application

  • Caution: Avoid sending LOInterst if programs specifically do not encourage this
  • Provide a brief explanation of interest
  • Long emails are not encouraged
  • The following example is a template
  • Utilize it to understand the content of a letter of interest
  • Provide a brief explanation of interest
  • More information coming soon

Interview Format

Location

  • Virtual
  • In-person

Format

  • One-on-one
  • One-on-one

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Interview Preparation

Understand and review information submitted on MyERAS Application, CV and Research work
Resiyay Tips on Interview Preparation

Free Resources

Post-Interview Communication

Program-dependent

  • Understand and review the program's policy for post-interview communication
  • Thank you email if appropriate

Utilize caution with templates

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Free Group Mock

Join Resiyay Free Group Mock Interviews

  • Practice and connect with Residency Applicants from around the globe
  • Routine discussions of important topics on the Discord Community
  • Match 2024 free group mocks will start in Sept 2023
Schedule
Dedicated Mock

Personalized Mock Session with Resiyay Interviewers includes

  • Review of MyERAS application
  • Speciality-specific standardized questions discussion and review
  • Audio recording
  • Email follow up
  • Letter of Intent review
Schedule
USCE and Research
  • Continue throughout the application season if applicable

Rank Order List: Feb - March

NRMP Registration

Purchase NRMP registration to participate in The Match Unique NRMP ID provided for programs and applicants

NRMP Registeration

Rank Order List Explanation

Confirm Program NRMP ID
Only Rank programs that offered an interview
Submit ROL in 1st week of March


Details

Letter of Intent

Expression of intent from an individual who has interviewed at a particular program that they will be ranking the program #1 on their rank list
The letter serves as a notification to the program and program directors that the student is excited to match at the program for their specialty training

The Match: March 2nd Week

Submit Rank Order List

Certify and Submit

Match Week Events

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wed-Thursday
  • Friday

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SOAP: March 2nd Week

Who is Applicable?

Any applicant who applied for the Main match and matched incompletely
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Week Timeline

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Explanation of 4 Rounds of interviews

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