How Long Is Residency by Specialty?

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A group of medical residents in their chosen specialty, smiling and wearing scrubs in a hospital.

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Residency is a stage of medical training that, in the US, is completed after medical school. As post-graduate medical education, residency training ranges in length depending on what field you are training for. Additionally within each field, there are opportunities to specialize even further through an added few years of...

ERAS Program Signaling: Key Changes Explained

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Elite Medical Prep's residency roundtable event "Meaningful Experiences and Preference Signaling" opening slide introducing the speakers.

This blog was originally published in July 2023, and updated on July 9th, 2025 by Dr. Dylan Eiger.   Two years ago, Elite Medical Prep hosted a  residency roundtable event for the 2023 match cycle. We are now thrilled to share that all the sessions have been meticulously recorded, allowing...

How to Prepare for Residency Match Day

An excited residency applicant learning that she matched for residency.

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The day you have been waiting for has finally arrived! You have spent years training to become a doctor. And in just a few days or weeks, you will learn on Match Day where you will spend the next few years of your life as a practicing physician in residency....

Tackling the Residency Personal Statement

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Elite Medical Prep's residency roundtable event "Tackling the Residency Personal Statement" opening slide introducing the speakers.

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This blog was originally published in August 2023, and updated on July 1st, 2025 by Dr. Dylan Eiger.   Last year, Elite Medical Prep organized a roundtable event on the nuances of residency applications, equipping attendees with essential insights for the year’s application cycle. In the event titled “Mastering the...

The Hardest Residency Specialties and What to Expect

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A resident that has matched into one of the most difficult specialties to match into standing in a hospital, wearing scrubs.

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This blog was originally published in 2023 by Dr. Alina Khil and updated for accuracy in February 2025 by Dr. Coco Stewart.   The Hardest Medical Specialties to Match Into Choosing a medical specialty is a challenging task, especially when it comes to many of the more competitive specialties. Is...

SOAPing Into a Competitive Residency Program

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Two medical residents reviewing a document on a clipboard.

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The last thing on most students’ minds going through the SOAP is, “how do I match into a competitive program?” The truth is, most SOAPing medical students just hope they Match into a residency program at all. But, the best applicants make the most of this tough situation. Sometimes, these...

Woman in Surgery: Insights From an Orthopedic Resident

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Female surgeon in scrubs and mask standing in an operating room, illuminated by surgical lights overhead.

I distinctly remember the day I first considered a career in orthopedics. Prior to medical school, I worked as a scribe in a small orthopedic clinic. While the other scribes grew tired of their days repeatedly evaluating arthritis, I was fascinated by the nuances and surgical options that orthopedics offered....

Matching Into Orthopedic Surgery Residency

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Orthopaedic surgeons and residents in surgery.

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The NRMP Program directors survey “at a glance” tool is extremely helpful in gauging where your application packet stands compared to the applicant pool. Here are the major components to consider when applying into Orthopaedic Surgery.

How to Match into Anesthesiology for Residency

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A group of Anesthesia residents and their patient.

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The NRMP Program directors survey “at a glance” tool is extremely helpful in gauging where your application packet stands compared to the applicant pool. Here are the major components to consider when applying into Anesthesia.

The Benefits of Mentorship: Building a Support Network in Medical School

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Medical professionals in discussion: a mentor in a white coat providing guidance to two medical students in scrubs.

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Mentorship is a vital part of medical education, shaping the future of medicine. Aspiring physicians have the drive and intelligence to succeed, but they need guidance from experienced professionals to excel in education, clinical practice, and research. A strong mentor provides crucial support and inspiration to medical students, residents, and...

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