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Purchase your trial session now and we'll get to work pairing you with one of our expert advisors. Need more information first? Schedule a free consultation with a Medical Education Consultant to understand better how our residency services will best suit your specific needs.
During your 90-minute trial advising session, you will:
- Brainstorm program options and next steps
- Get expert feedback on your personal statement or CV
- Complete a tailored advising worksheet to clarify your goals
Comprehensive Support Through Residency Advising Services
The world of residency applications is often an unexpectedly complex one. Whether you are a forward thinking first year medical student who wants to set yourself up for success or an individual who is at the end of your medical school career and would like help improving your chances of residency matching into your dream specialty, we are here to help.
- Program Selection Support – Build a balanced list of reach, target, and safety programs using data on specialty competitiveness, academics, research, and geography.
- ERAS Application Review – Line-by-line audit of every section to refine phrasing, highlight impact, and create a cohesive, compelling profile.
- Personal Statement Guidance – Structured brainstorming and editing to craft an authentic narrative that aligns with program values.
- CV Structuring and Editing – Optimize layout, order, and wording to showcase leadership, clinical depth, and growth at a glance.
- Mock Interviews – Specialty-specific and behavioral practice with scoring rubrics and actionable feedback after each session.
- Rank Order List & Post-Interview Help – Strategy for signaling interest, thank-you etiquette, and final list alignment with NRMP timelines.
- SOAP & Reapplication Support – Guidance during Match Week’s Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program plus gap-year planning if reapplying.
- Match Day Preparation – Practical tips on what to expect, how to prepare, and how to handle next steps.
Residency Application Timeline
MS1–MS2: Explore specialties, join interest groups, start research or longitudinal projects, track activities for your CV, and meet with an advisor to plan electives and exams.
MS3: After core clerkships, focus on away rotations, secure letters of recommendation, and draft early application storylines.
MS4 (Application Year): Finalize your personal statement and program list, then prepare for interviews. ERAS opens in late spring; applications are due early fall; interviews run late fall to early winter; Match Week takes place in spring.
Starting early allows stronger letters, refined statements, and competitive rotations. For IMGs or reapplicants, we recommend beginning even sooner to account for documentation and strategy nuances.
Meet Your Advisors
Meet Your Advisors
Dylan Eiger, MD/PhD
Dylan Eiger graduated Cum Laude from Duke University with a BS in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry. Matriculated in the MD/PhD Duke Medical Scientist Training Program in 2016, Dylan achieved honors in all clinical rotations and was accepted into Alpha Omega Alpha. He recently completed his PhD in Biochemistry in early 2022.
Brittany Glassberg, MD
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
In 2019, Brittany was inducted into the Arnold P Gold Humanism Honor Society and was able to achieve honors in all her clinical rotations. Currently, Brittany is participating in the National Institutes of Health Medical Research Scholars Program with a research focus in using CRISPR and gene analysis technology to explore new treatments for pediatric oncology patients.
James Boothe, MD
Internal Medicine Faculty
James is a faculty academic hospitalist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and he holds the post of Assistant Professor of Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Alina Khil, MD
General Surgery
Graduating with high honors from the University of California, Davis, Alina Khil completed a BS in biology and a minor in religious studies. The year after college Alina worked as a MCAT course instructor and tutor at The Princeton Review and received outstanding reviews from many students. Next, Alina received her MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2020. She achieved honors in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Neurology, and Psychiatry and a Distinction in Research Award.
Allen Wang, MD
Orthopaedics
Allen taught General Chemistry for the MCAT until matriculating into the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2018, graduating with a Distinction in Anatomy.
Mary Ferranti, MD
Internal Medicine
At Jefferson, she was inducted in to AOA as a junior and was also a member of the Hobart Armory Square Honor Society for being amongst the top one third of preclinical students.
Laura Bess, MD
Orthopedics
Throughout her academic career, Laura has always made it a point to be involved in tutoring or being involved in medical education.
Quinton Nannet, MD
Emergency Medicine
Quinton began his medical training at Indiana University School of medicine, where he first began tutoring students for Step 1 and shelf prep. He was also the president of the Emergency Medicine Student Interest Group where he helped counsel medical students on Emergency Medicine, away rotations and matching into residency.
Jordyn Feingold, MD, MSCR, MAPP
Psychiatry
Jordyn is a physician, well-being researcher, positive psychology practitioner, and founder of the emerging field of positive medicine, working to bring the science of well-being to people everywhere.
Jacqueline Krieger, MD
Internal Medicine
Jacqueline is currently a fourth-year medical student at Drexel College of Medicine, where she was recently honored for her academic excellence by being inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Society.
Ria Patel, MD
Internal Medicine
Ria attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), where she received a Certificate of Academic Excellence, recognition in the Clinical Sciences Deans List, and the Empower Scholarship Award.
Alex Sandberg, MD Candidate
Interventional Radiology
Alex matriculated directly to the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. Currently a fourth-year medical student, Alex is applying to residency programs with a strong commitment to learning and advancing the field of diagnostic and interventional radiology.
Erick Ditmars, MD
Internal Medicine, Dermatology
Erick completed his Medical Degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch where he worked as a tutor, founded a heart failure clinic for the uninsured, directed a student-run free clinic, worked on translation regenerative medication projects, and served as the Vice President of his AOA chapter.
Why Residency Advising
Understand Your "Chances of Matching" Into a Given Specialty
Speak with a resident who has successfully matched into your desired specialty about your medical school, USMLE scores, and other important matching factors to determine the likelihood of achieving your medical residency match.
Get an Expert Review of Your ERAS Application
Work with our residency advisors to identify weak points on your application and make a plan to strengthen them wherever possible. Having helped countless previous applicants, our residency application team can assist you in building the right application for residency matching, including your personal statement.
Optimize Your Personal Statement
Get 1-on-1 guidance on how to write a compelling hook, what to include in your personal statement, and how to make yourself stand out on paper. Once you have written your draft, receive recommendations and edits.
Fine-Tune Your Interview Skills
Address common residency interview challenges, including interview anxiety and how to market yourself to residency programs. Through mock interviews with your residency advisor, you’ll receive detailed feedback and gain confidence.
Who Benefits Most from Elite Medical Residency Advising?
Advising helps many kinds of applicants, and it’s especially impactful for:
- Competitive-specialty applicants targeting fields like dermatology, ortho, ENT, or urology who want advanced strategy and CV shaping.
- IMGs and non-traditional students who need help aligning materials with U.S. expectations and communicating unique strengths.
- Applicants with exam setbacks who must reframe their narrative and highlight clinical performance, research, or service.
- Early planners (MS1/MS2) seeking mentorship on research choices, extracurriculars, and specialty exploration.
- Reapplicants who want a candid review of prior cycles and a tighter plan for the next one.
Streamline your CV, Personal Statement, and More
Work with a medical residency matching advising team to develop your CV, edit and provide feedback on your residency application personal statement, and aid you in other tricky sections of the ERAS to optimize your chances of matching-especially into competitive programs.
Get StartedHear What Our Residents Are Saying
Ready to Get Started?
Purchase your trial session now and we'll get to work pairing you with one of our expert advisors. Need more information first? Schedule a free consultation with a Medical Education Consultant to understand better how our residency services will best suit your specific needs.
During your 90-minute trial advising session, you will:
- Brainstorm program options and next steps
- Get expert feedback on your personal statement or CV
- Complete a tailored advising worksheet to clarify your goals
Frequently Asked Question's
What if I don’t know what specialty I want to apply to yet?
That’s common. Your advisor will lead reflection exercises, review your clinical strengths, discuss lifestyle goals, and suggest exploratory steps so you can choose a direction with confidence.
Do you help students who go unmatched or need SOAP advising?
Absolutely. We provide structured guidance for SOAP, from document polishing to targeted outreach, and we help reapplicants rework narratives, refine program lists, and identify new pathways.
Can you still help if I’ve already submitted my application?
Yes. Post-submission work focuses on interview preparation, ranking strategy, and post-interview communication. We help you craft thank-you notes, gauge interest signals, and make a data-informed Rank Order List.
How does Elite Medical Prep match students with the right advisor?
We pair you with an advisor based on target specialty, training background (MD/DO/IMG), and communication style. You’ll work with someone who has matched into a relevant field and understands the path you’re aiming for.
When is the best time to start residency advising?
Sooner is better. Starting in MS2 or early MS3 lets you make smart choices about electives, research, and networking. If you’re closer to deadlines, we still help with statement refinement, list strategy, and interview prep – late-stage support can move the needle.