After going partially unmatched during Match Week, I relied on the advice of trusted mentors, residents who had SOAPed, and internet forums to help me decide whether I should put myself through the SOAP. Fortunately for me, most of the advice I received was good advice. Yet, I had no...

We are thrilled to bring you another recorded session from Elite Medical Prep’s Residency Roundtable series. This session, titled “Dual Apply for Residency – Applying in More Than One Specialty” is hosted by Dr. Brittany Glassberg and Dr. Savannah M. Alvarado. In this session, Dr. Glassberg and Dr. Alvarado share...

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 Internal Medicine.

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 Neurology.

Moving to a different country can be scary, and for an IMG applying for residency in the US may certainly be stress-inducing. With this blog post, we hope to help ease your stress and suggest some of the most IMG-friendly residency specialties you should consider applying to this year! For...

Elite Medical Prep recently hosted a roundtable event dedicated to the intricate aspects of residency applications, providing participants with insights into the application cycle. This session was hosted by Dr. Janet Tam and Dr. Jim Devanney. The discussion spanned topics ranging from exam preferences to specialty considerations, encompassing vital factors...

This blog was originally published on August 22nd, 2025 and has been updated by Elite Medical Prep in January, 2026. Elite Medical Prep recently hosted a roundtable event dedicated to the intricate aspects of residency program applications, providing participants with insights into the application cycle. The recorded session from this roundtable event is centered on the...

Elite Medical Prep recently held a roundtable event on residency applications. The event featured Dr. James Boothe from Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine and Dr. Sarah Godfrey, a fellow in Cardiology and Palliative Care at UT Southwestern. During the session, Dr. Boothe and Dr. Godfrey focused on residency application red...

We are thrilled to bring you another invaluable recorded session from Elite Medical Prep's Residency Roundtable series. This session, titled "Obtaining Letters of Recommendation," is hosted by the esteemed Dr. Emily Zelinski. In this session, Dr. Emily Zelinski will guide you through essential strategies for securing strong Residency Letters of...

Announcement: Join us for Elite Medical Prep's Residency Roundtable Session on "Applying to US Residency as an IMG"   Greetings, aspiring medical professionals! We are thrilled to announce an informative recorded session hosted by Elite Medical Prep, dedicated to helping International Medical Graduates (IMGs) navigate the intricacies of applying for...