Building a Stronger Application: What Unsuccessful Applicants Wish They Had Known

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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Match A Resident: A New Look and Enhanced Services for Your Residency Journey

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Match A Resident platform! With over 20 years of expertise in supporting residency applicants, we have reimagined our entire service offering to bring you a more intuitive, efficient, and powerful toolset. The IMG Application period is opening on June 5, 2024, and we couldn’t
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Using Match A Resident’s Rank Assist Feature

Ranking medical residency programs can be a challenge. However, with Match A Resident’s free Rank Assist Feature, we have helped streamline the way in which applicants rank programs. Using a proprietary comprehensive survey, alongside a rating (value) system, Rank Assist smoothly guides applicants through the process of analyzing, assessing, and of course, ranking their medical
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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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Match A Resident’s Interview Prep

Are you doing everything you can to prepare for your residency interviews? Ensuring you are polished, prepared, and intentional in each residency interview is crucial. Here is how Match A Resident’s Interview Prep can help you learn and practice your interview skills, so you can make a positive and lasting impression. You’ll start by learning
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Nervous About Residency Interviews? Here Are Some Tips

Residency interviews can feel intimidating, and many candidates feel the pressure to perform their best in order to increase their chances of matching into that program. Unfortunately, candidates can often make mistakes that may harm them the day of the interview due to nerves or lack of preparation. Learn about the best ways to prepare
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Residency Interview Prep: Steps for Success

You already know how important your residency interviews are. Still, you might be struggling when it comes to ensuring you are polished, prepared, and intentional in each residency interview. In this blog, we’ll share tips and advice so you can make a positive and lasting impression. Polished and Professional The first topic is how to
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9 Reasons Why Medical Students Do Not Get Residency Interviews

Oftentimes, medical students do not get residency interviews because of easily avoided mistakes, omissions, and errors in their application. However, learning about these pitfalls is the best way to ensure that you give yourself the best chances possible. The Residency application process is vast, complex, and often confusing and overwhelming. Although you may not yet
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Interview Invitations in December?

Can I Get Residency Interview Invitations in December?

Interview season is in full swing, and you are probably wondering, ‘Can I get interview invitations in December?’ And the short answer is yes, you can! Many applicants will still be receiving interviews throughout December. Some applicants will even be getting last-minute invitations in January. These depend on potential slots that open up because of
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Why Am I Getting Residency Interview Rejections?

Getting residency interview rejections is never easy. And it natural to wonder, “Why am I getting these rejections?” First, it is important to keep in mind that almost every single applicant will get residency interview rejections. It is a normal and expected part of the residency application process. If you think about it, applying to
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