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M4 Resources for Career and Specialty Choice

The final year of medical school revolves around preparing for residency or finalizing alternative plans after graduation. EmoryDOCS hosts four class meetings to ensure you have the tools necessary to successfully implement your post-graduation plan. 



Summer

Planning for Residency Applications

  • Complete the Residency Preference Exercise (RPE)
  • Finalize your residency application strategy
    • At-a-Glance Program Director Survey: Specialty specific program director feedback on the criteria used to select applicants to interview and rank.
    • Interactive Charting Outcomes in the Match: Characteristics of applicants who match to their preferred specialty
    • Couples Match
  • Write your personal statement and have it reviewed by a faculty or advisor
  • Review residency application requirements

Application Resources

  • Overview: Applying to Residency
  • ERAS Timeline
  • Personal Statement Workshop
  • Apply Smart for Residency
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Residency Program Resources

  • Understanding the match process
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  • Preliminary vs. Transitional Year Residency positions
  • Researching Residency Programs
  • AAMC Residency Explorer tool
  • Residency Data and Reports
  • AMA Residency & Fellowship Database (FREIDA)
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Fall

Preparing for Residency Interviews

  • Complete a mock interview by the end of October
  • Submit residency applications
  • Schedule interviews

Resources

  • Frequently asked interview questions
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Winter

Residency Interviews

  • Make notes after each interview to record your likes and dislikes
  • Rank each program from best to worst fit
  • Resources:
    • After the Interview
    • Residency Program Evaluation Guide
    • Overview and strategy for ranking programs

Formulate a parallel plan

  • Be prepared for alternative futures
    • Creating a Parallel Plan
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Spring

Preparing for MATCH

  • Formulate a "just in case" plan for SOAP
    • Basics of SOAP
    • Attend the SOAP Information Session in March
  • Schedule a meeting with your advisor if you are at risk of not matching
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Education
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