Residency Virtual Interviews
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...
Residency Application Red Flags to Avoid
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...
Obtaining a Residency Letter of Recommendation
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...
Applying to US Residency as an IMG
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...
What is the Hardest Part of Each Year of Medical School?
What is the hardest part of medical school in each of the years? I wish there was a simple answer to this question. I get it every time I meet with pre-med students. Any answer I give will lack the external validity required to be generalized to every school...
Elite Medical Prep’s 1 Month MCAT Study Plan
Preparing for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) can be a daunting task, but with a well-structured MCAT study schedule and the determination to stick to it, you can maximize your chances of stellar performance on this crucial component of your medical school application. Be sure to enter your email...
The Benefits of a High Step 3 or Level 3 Score
Step 3 and Level 3 Score and Importance USMLE Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 are the final tests required to obtain a medical license to practice without supervision in the United States. Both tests are two days and comprised of multiple-choice and case-based questions. Studying for Step 3...
Get to Know USMLE Step 3: Format and Content
What is the Format of USMLE Step 3? How Many Questions Are There? Unlike Step 1 and 2, the format of USMLE Step 3 is a bit different. It is split up into 2 separate test days. You can do both test days on back-to-back days, or on nonadjacent...
Acceptance Factors for Matching into Radiology for Residency
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 Radiology.
What You Need to Match into Emergency Medicine for Residency
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 Emergency Medicine.