Does it matter when you submit your residency application?

Start of September – ERAS begins accepting application submissions for residency programs. It is important to note that once you certify and submit your ERAS application, it will be final and no changes can be made. It’s important to submit your application before the date that they are released to programs.

How do I increase my chance of a match in residency?

Go on interviews. Make/submit a rank order list of programs you interviewed at (your “Match list”) to the NRMP. Residencies make/submit a rank order list to the NRMP of applicants they interviewed. A computer algorithm uses these preference lists and tries to create optimal pairings.

Can I apply late for the match?

Therefore, if you are applying late with a complete application, you will still be considered for the interview invites’ secondary rounds. However, being late for your ERAS application is never advised or suggested. If you are hoping to be interviewed and Matched, you will need to apply to as many programs as possible.

How many programs should an IMG apply to?

According to our research, even the strongest IMG applicant needs to apply to at least 80 programs to have a good probability of a successful match. Mid applicants may need to apply to 120-150 programs.

How many residency interviews should I have IMG?

For non-U.S. IMGs applying internal medicine, the median number of interviews for MATCHED candidates is 5 and the median number of interviews for UN-MATCHED candidates is 2. The bottom line is that if you have 5-7 interviews as an IMG, you are right at the 50th percentile.

When should I apply for match?

If you are applying for the upcoming match (2019), it is best to be ECFMG certified when you apply in September 2018. In order to participate in the match, you need to have Step 1, Step 2 CS and Step 2 CK passed at least a week before rank order list deadline on February 20th, 2019.

What month do you apply for residency?

In late summer/early fall, the application season begins. For the next several months, candidates travel to interview at hospitals throughout the US. Then, in late winter/early spring, they learn where they have matched and will ultimately begin their training on July 1st.

What happens if you submit eras after September 29?

ERAS Announces Candidates Can Submit their ERASes without penalty through September 29 at 9am EST. (Applications submitted after September 29 will display the actual application date.) This means that there is no penalty for candidates to wait to submit their applications until the 29th at 9 am EST.

Will multiple USMLE exam attempts affect my chances of matching?

While USMLE exam attempts are not ideal to have on your USMLE transcript, they are not considered primary factors residency Program Directors and Interview Committees look at when examining residency candidates. It is still more than possible for a residency candidate to Match with multiple attempts.

What are USMLE scores and residency chances?

USMLE Scores and Residency Chances. The United States Medical Licensing Examination ® (USMLE®) is a three-step examination process taken by all medical professionals on their way to residency and beyond. They are extensive, expensive, and the most influential part of your residency application.

Will multiple attempts on my USMLE transcript end my residency dreams?

A common belief among residency candidates is that having multiple attempts on your USMLE Transcript will end your US medical residency dreams, and make it impossible for you to get interviews from residency programs.

What happens if you fail the USMLE Step 1?

For example, if you have a failed attempt on your USMLE Step 1, programs will be much more likely to overlook the failure if you score very well on your USMLE Step 2 CK.