Essential Strategies for Effective Residency Program Research One of the most critical phases in your US residency journey for the 2025-2026 application cycle is strategic program selection. It’s not just about applying to as many programs as possible; it’s about crafting a thoughtful and data-driven list that maximizes your chances of a successful Match. This
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IMG U.S. Medical Residency Application Timeline and Checklist Understanding the U.S. medical residency application process is key for IMGs. This detailed timeline and checklist provides the necessary guidance. June 2025 Start Your Program Research June 25, 2025 ERAS Tokens available Have you applied and paid for your ERAS token through ECFMG? You can find this
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ERAS 2026 changes: Every applicant needs to know! The 2025-2026 ERAS cycle brings important changes to how you’ll apply for residency. Understanding these updates is crucial for a competitive application. Here’s a concise overview of what’s new: 1. New Specialty-Specific Questions: Applicants to Anesthesiology, Neurological Surgery, and Plastic Surgery-Integrated will face new, tailored questions. These
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Navigating the residency application process can be overwhelming, and for many, the journey is fraught with uncertainty and challenges. Unsuccessful applicants often look back and realize there were crucial steps and resources they overlooked. By learning from their experiences, you can build a stronger application and increase your chances of success. Here’s what unsuccessful applicants
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Embarking on the journey to secure a residency position is both exciting and overwhelming. The residency application process is a critical step in your medical career, and having a comprehensive checklist can ensure you stay organized and put forth your best application. This guide will walk you through each essential component of the residency application
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Stay on track for the 2025-2026 Main Residency Match! This complete timeline and checklist outlines key events and suggested actions for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) throughout the application season. 2025-2026 Residency Application Cycle: Complete IMG Timeline and Checklist Date Pending: ERAS Tokens available to IMG applicants Apply and pay for your ERAS token through ECFMG
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For International Medical Graduates (IMGs) navigating the residency application process, understanding IMG-friendly specialties is key. Based on the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®)’s Advance Data Tables for the 2025 Main Residency Match, the following specialties demonstrated the highest percentages of filled positions by both US and non-US IMGs. Before diving into these specific fields, let’s
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Match Day is one of the most exciting days of any medical student’s career. It is the culmination of countless hours of work and dedication, and marks both the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Now, you can read about the NRMP® 2025 Main Residency Match highlights below. Let’s take a look
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How to Use Social Media to Network for Medical Residency In today’s digital age, social media is not just a tool for staying in touch with friends and family; it has evolved into a powerful platform for professional networking, especially for medical students preparing for residency. This blog post will explore effective strategies to leverage
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The National Resident Matching Program® (“NRMP®”) matches medical students and medical residency programs together. Securing a medical residency is a competitive process, and for international medical graduates, it can be even more challenging. International medical graduates applying for U.S. based residency programs under go the same level of scrutiny, and participate in the same matching
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