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Residency program types and the Match: A medical student guide

What is a categorical residency program? How does the Match process differ when applying to advanced programs? Here’s what applicants need to know.

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Reels as research? How residency applicants can leverage social media

How can med students make social media a Match resource? Use platforms to learn about resident life, stay professional and avoid risky rabbit holes.

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Finding the best people to write residency letters of recommendation

Who should write your ERAS application letters of recommendation? What information resonates with residency program directors? Physician experts offer insight.

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Learn more with the AMA about the missteps that could prevent you from landing an interview at your dream residency program.

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How to build a list of target residency programs for Match success

The path to residency starts homing in on the right programs. Learn how to create a balanced list of options that aligns with your ambitions. 

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ResidencyCAS tips for ob-gyn, emergency medicine GME applicants

What is ResidencyCAS? Learn how the application platform works across seven specialties and what it could mean for medical student Match outcomes.

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Physician residency virtual open houses—what you should know

Open houses that take place before the MyERAS application deadline offer medical students an opportunity to determine their fit with a program.

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What to know about residency-application geographic preferences

You don’t have to state a geographic preference in your MyERAS application. Learn what data shows about how—and whether—medical students should do so.

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The top questions to ask before you submit your residency application

From researching programs to creating the perfect application packet. These questions ensure you cover your bases before hitting the “submit” button. 

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