Residency Prep
Preparing for Residency Applications and Interviews
Strengthen Your Application
- Craft a personal statement that differentiates you positively from the pack.
- Collect letters of recommendation that clearly convey each writer’s up-close experience working with you as well as their strong support for your candidacy.
- Polish your digital image, which programs may use to learn more about you.
Resources
Kaplan Residency Application Advice from Program Directors
Kaplan Application Process and Screening Candidates Program Director Panel
Kaplan Program Director Insights: Becoming a Top Residency Applicant
Top 10 Things Residency Programs Wish You Knew about the MATCH
Identify Residency Programs that Best Fit You
- Use your school alumni and other networks to learn more about different training paths and the opportunities they lead to in your desired specialty.
- Clarify and prioritize what you want from your residency training so you can identify the programs that will support these education and career goals.
- Thoroughly research residency programs, even with limited or no access to programs in-person.
- Determine how many and which programs to apply to.
Additional Resources
Handshake
Appointments are available through Handshake for curriculum vitae reviews, personal statement reviews, and mock interviews.
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Careers in Medicine
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