When should you expect physician residency interview invites?

With most applications submitted, the initial portion of the residency-application cycle is largely over for aspiring resident physicians, and the next step toward landing a position is the interview process.  

In advance of this crucial part of residency selection, here are some key things to know about interview invitations.  

The AMA offers timely resources to give medical students the advice and resources they need to manage interview invitations, a key step in navigating the road to residency process. In this article medical students will get valuable information regarding: 

• When applicants can expect to get residency interview invitations.
• How to manage scheduling physician residency interviews.
• Maintaining well-being while you wait on invitations.
• Key considerations in turning down an invitation.
• What to do if you aren’t getting enough interviews.