Road To U.S. Residency

Through workshops, events, and individual consultations, students will be guided step by step on their Road to Residency.After completion of all exams, receipt of ecfmg certification, and completion of U.S. clinical clerkships, students will work into our final phase of the program, which is preparation for the United States health care system. Curriculum vitae (cv) workshops will be provided to students as part of the program. Students will be guided on how to produce a winning CV, which will highlight their accomplishments, and focus on what programs are looking for. Students will consult with specialists in CV editing, as well as experienced high achieving former students currently in post graduate training, that will guide them towards perfecting their CV.

 

Personal statement workshops will be provided to students for them to gain insight on how to approach this important step in the application process.

 

Explain why they are interested in a particular specialty

Tips on how to begin their statement

Common errors to avoid

Review of samples

What program directors look for in a personal statement

Interview workshops:

 

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 and residents

How to write and send thank you letters

ERAS Guidance workshops:

 

When and how the applicant should apply

What programs the applicant should consider applying to

Whom to ask for letters of recommendation

Students will be exposed to eras workshops which will highlight certain key aspects of the

Entire ERAS process from insiders that know the tricks of the trade.

Letter of Recommendation Workshops

 

Network of Hospital Directors communication workshops

How to maximize interview chances after applying

How to communicate confidently

How to ask for a pre-match, and/or if offered, methods to use in deciding whether or not to accept these pre-matches

Rank order list submission and methods in ranking

IMG Friendly Residency Programs

 

How to choose specialties to apply to

Specialty preparation, and how to gear it towards application preparation

How to choose Programs that sponsor that right Visa to apply to

Summary of Road to Residency materials covered in workshops:

 

How to communicate confidently

The importance of good listening and communication skills for interviews

What questions to ask and what questions to avoid asking during an interview

Rank order list submission and methods in ranking

How to ask for a pre-match, and/or if offered, methods to use in deciding whether or not to accept these pre-matches

How to maximize interview chances after applying

How to choose specialties to apply to

Specialty preparation, and how to gear it towards application preparation

Personal statement and interview preparation based on specialty of choice

Tips on post match residency scramble, function, and how to optimize application

How to choose Programs that sponsor that right Visa to apply to

At the conclusion of the Road to Residency Program, students will have been exposed to every facet necessary for successful entrance and completion of any United States post graduation educational residency program. They themselves will become seasoned veterans and will have the cutting edge necessary not only to keep up with their counterparts in residency, but to excel beyond their expected potential