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What I wish I knew in medical school about residency interviews

PGY-3 Anna Heffron, MD, PhD, sounds off on what she wishes she knew in medical school to stand out during virtual physician residency interviews. 

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When should you expect physician residency interview invites?

Here is what residency applicants should know about that question, along with key deadlines and managing a physician residency interview schedule. 

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How to make your ERAS residency application stand out

Having a mental map of the steps and documentation required to apply to residencies will help ensure a successful journey.

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Here's how many residency programs med students really apply to

How many applications are typical among physician residency applicants? The number is going to depend largely on which specialty you’re applying to.

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Are you in tune with a residency program? Get a new way to check

An AMA program allows ob-gyn residency applicants to compare their experiences and characteristics with those that residency programs value.

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Residency program research FAQs: How to get key information

Researching physician residency programs can be overwhelming. Get the answers on how M4s can make informed decisions about where to apply.

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Applying to more than 1 medical specialty? What you should know

From process to potential pitfalls, there’s much for applicants applying to multiple specialties in their physician residency program search to keep tabs on.

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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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Tell a cohesive story on your physician residency application

What drives you to pursue a specialty? Tying that ambition to your experiences and other qualifications is key to a standout application packet.

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