Match A Resident’s Interview Feedback

Wouldn’t it be great if you could get some insider information about what your interview with a program might be like? How did past interviewees feel about the program when they were there? What didn’t they like about their experience? That’s exactly what you get with Match A Resident’s Interview Feedback. Scroll to the bottom
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The Complete Walkthrough to Crafting an Exceptional Residency Post-Application Follow-up Letter

Navigating the post-application phase of a medical residency program can be a suspense-filled experience, laden with both optimism and uncertainty. You’ve given the application your all—curated experiences, fine-tuned your ERAS CV, and, perhaps, even consulted experts. While you could lean back and let destiny unfold, there’s a proactive step you can take: sending a Residency
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Introducing “Learn More with MARai” — The Key to Understanding Your Target Residency Programs

Match A Resident, the platform dedicated to streamlining your residency application process, is introducing AI-powered Residency Insights! Today, we are thrilled to introduce our latest feature, “Learn More with MARai,” designed to enhance your preparations and increase your chances of a successful match. What is “Learn More with MARai”? “Learn More with MARai” is an innovative
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What is the OET Exam for IMGs?

OET Exam Basics The OET – Occupational English Test, that has now replaced the STEP 2 CS, assesses the health care-specific English language competency and communication skills of physicians. It is more than a test of English language proficiency, emphasizing the type of language physicians will need to communicate effectively in a clinical setting with
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ERAS Updates for the 2024 Match

As an applicant, (and especially as an IMG), one of the things you need to do to strengthen your application is to optimize your ERAS application. Most applicants don’t think too much about how to do that, and we’re here to tell you why it’s so important, especially starting this year. Did you know that
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Top IMG Friendly States from Match 2023

As many IMGs may know, geographical location is an important factor that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking US residency must consider. Primarily, IMG residency applicants need to research individual programs, but they also need to be aware of state limitations and the overall IMG friendliness of whole states. Learning more about IMG Friendly states from
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How to prepare for the USMLE Step 2CK exam

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (Step 2 Clinical Knowledge, aka USMLE Step 2 CK) is a 9-hour-long exam divided into eight blocks of 60 minutes each with a total of 318 questions based on clinical scenarios that test the examinees’ ability to apply medical knowledge and understanding of clinical concepts with respect to patient
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The Post-Match SOAP in a Nutshell

What is the Post-Match SOAP? The Post-Match Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®) is an opportunity for eligible residency candidates who go unmatched or partially matched during the Main Residency Match® to apply to residency programs with unfilled positions. The Post-Match SOAP® spans the Monday through Thursday of Match Week and can be very confusing
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