Top Residency Match Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Avoid these common pitfalls to improve your chances of landing the residency you deserve. Every year, thousands of qualified medical graduates go unmatched—not because they’re not capable, but because of easily avoidable mistakes. Whether you’re a U.S. grad or an international medical graduate (IMG), knowing what to watch out for can make the difference between […]
I Didn’t Match in March—Can I Still Start Residency in July
Match Day in March can be a rollercoaster. For those who didn’t hear their name called this time around, it’s natural to feel discouraged. But here’s something every unmatched medical graduate should know: Not matching in March is not the end of your journey—there are still pathways that can lead you into a residency starting […]
How IMGs Can Boost Their Residency Chances in 2025
The residency match process is highly competitive—especially for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). While many IMGs bring valuable skills and global perspectives to the table, they often face unique challenges when applying to U.S. residency programs. But the good news is, with the right preparation and strategy, 2025 can be your year to match. Here are […]
Preparing for the 2025 Residency Match: A Guide for Medical Graduates
As a medical school graduate, preparing for the residency match is a critical step towards your medical career. With the 2025 residency match on the horizon, it’s essential to get started early and stay organized. Here are key steps you should take to increase your chances of success: Reach Out to Letter Writers for Letters […]
What Is Off Track Residency?
An off-track residency offers a unique and flexible pathway for medical school graduates, presenting opportunities that arise outside the conventional match season. Unlike typical residencies, which adhere to a standard March/July start schedule, off-track residencies allow foran immediate start. This means a medical school graduate might be accepted into an offtrack program in November and […]
Residency Timeline
When applying for your Dream Residency, you will encounter a lot of questions: when do I apply for an externship, how do I write my personal statement, when do I submit my ERAS application? The good news is that Residents Medical has the answers to all of your questions, preparing you with steps for each […]
ERAS 101
With the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) about to open, your application should be ready to go. Don’t wait until the last day; give yourself time to properly complete it. There will be tens of thousands of ERAS applications submitted during these upcoming weeks, but Residents Medical can help strengthen your candidacy in order to […]
How Our Candidates Found Their Match
This year’s Match season was unlike any other. The stakes are getting higher as the number of applicants increases but the number of positions remains the same. This year, there were only about 33,000 positions for just under 44,000 applicants. It can seem impossible to land a residency nowadays, and many medical graduates feel the […]
So You Got Rejected From Residency – Now What?
Unfortunately, there is a very real chance that many medical students won’t match for a residency program. Due to the rising number of students in medical school but a stagnant amount of residency programs available, not matching with a position is becoming more common among students across the world. In 2017, over 4,000 U.S. and […]
The Residency Application Cycle
Exams! Letters! Statements! Submissions! With so many elements to the residency application process, it can be difficult to keep track of what to do and when to do it. Staying organized and maintaining a sense of where you are in the application cycle is critical in ensuring there are no missed steps. Because the process […]
