What if I Don’t Match? An Introduction to the 2024 SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)
For applicants who fail to match during the 2024 residency match, it is important to understand how the SOAP match process works.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Aug 22, 202210 min read
Altus Suite and the CASPer Exam for the Residency Match: What You Need to Know
Some programs, including ophthalmology, now require the Casper exam, Snapshot, and Duet Altus Suite assessments for the residency match
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jun 28, 20224 min read
Matching into a Competitive Residency: Develop a Relation with a Faculty Advocate
When planning to apply for a competitive residency, it can be very helpful to develop a relationship with a potential faculty advocate
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jun 28, 20224 min read
Matching into a Competitive Residency:Importance of Writing a Compelling ERAS and Personal Statement
A compelling ERAS and personal statement that emphasizes your fit with a residency program can help in the residency match
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jun 22, 20225 min read
Three Key Strategies to Help You Match into a Competitive Residency
For a competitive residency match, these 3 strategies can be critical: a strong connection, a faculty advocate, and a compelling ERAS.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jun 22, 20226 min read
Strategy for a Successful Match: Develop a strong relationship with residency programs
For a successful match, it helps to develop a strong relationship with a program's faculty, such as via clinical interests or research.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Mar 3, 20224 min read
Congratulations on Your Successful Match! Here’s What You Do Now
If you recently matched into a residency program, congratulations! These next steps can help set the foundation for a successful residency
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Mar 3, 20226 min read
What to Do If You Don't Match into a Residency: Important Next Steps
What happens if you don’t match into a residency? It’s important to start taking action immediately, and these next steps can help.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Feb 17, 20228 min read
What if I Don’t Match? An Introduction to SOAP Match (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)
What is the soap match and how does the soap residency match work? Soap match statistics and the soap match timeline can help you prepare.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jan 28, 20226 min read
Mock Interviews and Body Language for the Residency Interview
A mock interview to assess your body language during a residency interview can be very helpful, using a mock interview rubric.
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Samir Desai
Jan 21, 20229 min read
IMG Friendly Pediatric Programs
Finding IMG friendly pediatric programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.
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Samir Desai
Jan 21, 20229 min read
IMG Friendly Internal Medicine Programs
Finding IMG friendly internal medicine programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.
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Samir Desai
Jan 21, 20229 min read
IMG Friendly Family Medicine Programs
Finding IMG friendly family medicine programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.
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Samir Desai
Jan 9, 20229 min read
IMG Friendly Psychiatry Programs
Finding IMG friendly psychiatry programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jan 7, 20229 min read
How to Make a Rank Order List for the Residency Match
The NRMP rank order list for the residency match is important to create and certify correctly, and to submit by the deadline.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jan 6, 20227 min read
The Residency Interview Thank You Email: What to Say
A residency interview thank you email is important, as residency programs value these. They should be sent to all interviewers and the PD.
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Samir Desai
Dec 29, 20215 min read
The Importance of Extracurricular Activities for IMGs Applying to the US Residency Match
For IMGs in the US residency match, extracurricular activities are important. Leadership, community service, and research are beneficial.
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Samir Desai
Dec 19, 20215 min read
What Awards Are Available for a IMGs Applying for the US Residency Match?
For IMGs applying to the US residency match, awards are valuable. Multiple awards, grants, and scholarships are available to IMGs.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Dec 19, 20214 min read
What to Wear to Your Residency Interview
What you wear in a residency interview can have a strong impact on your success. Focus on neat, detail-oriented, professional attire
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Dec 10, 20214 min read
How Do I Find a Mentor in Medical School?
In this post, medical students will learn how to locate mentors. Mentors can be invaluable for residency match success
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