ROAD TO FELLOWSHIP

LAMA’s Road to Fellowship offers programs designed to assist applicants with their search for a U.S. fellowship. Our group of respected specialists provide insight and step by step guidance to ensure proper preparation.

Fellowship Matching Programs Workshop

Orientation to Specialties Matching Service (SMS)

Rank Order List

Review of Fellowship Application

Fellowship Interviews Workshop

Personal Statement Workshop

CV Workshop

Fellowship Matching Programs Workshop:

How to search for programs

Keep track of important dates

Required documents

When and how the applicant should apply

What programs the applicant should consider applying to

Whom to ask for letters of recommendation and how

Orientation to Specialties Matching Service (SMS):

Eligibility

Important deadlines

Required documents

How to search fellowship programs

List of participating programs

Rank Order List:

When to submit your rank order list

How to create a rank order list

Personal Statement Workshop:

Gain insight on how to write your personal statement

Explain why you like a particular specialty

Tips on how to begin your statement

Common errors to avoid

Review of samples

What program directors look for in a personal statement

Fellowship Interviews Workshop:

The typical interview pattern

How to answer common questions such as “tell me your weakness”

Tips from pre-matched candidates

How to ask for second looks

Mistakes to avoid during interviews

Sample interview questions

Questions to ask faculty as well as questions to ask residents

How to write and send thank you letter