What Match Cycle Am I Applying To If I Submit ERAS in September?

What is the current Residency Match Cycle? Understanding the Residency Match Cycle If you submit your ERAS application in September 2025, you are applying to the 2026 residency Match. If you submit in September 2026, you are applying to the 2027 residency Match. The residency Match cycle is always named for the year when Match […]

Re Entry Pathways for Older Medical Graduates IMGPrep Medicine Refresher and Re Entry Certificate Program Re Entry Pathways for Older Medical Graduates Standards Selectivity and Strategic Repair IMGPrep Academic Programs Unit IMGPrep Academic Consulting for International Medical Graduates United States Program cycle: Third year Cohort capacity: Four candidates Abstract Older medical graduates face residency screening […]

Why Strong Candidates Still Underperform in the Match: The Missing Variable After the Filter Every match cycle produces a predictable paradox. Some applicants with modest metrics secure strong interview volume and match into stable, desirable programs. Meanwhile, other applicants with reputable medical schools, passing boards, U.S. clinical exposure, and “all the right pieces” experience an […]

🔒 NRMP’s Voluntary Rank Order List (ROL) Lock: What It Means for You Starting with the 2026 Main Residency Match, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) is testing a new idea called the Voluntary Rank Order List (ROL) Lock. It’s designed to make the Match fairer and calmer for applicants by removing the pressure around […]

The 2025 NRMP Main Residency Match was the largest in history, with a record 52,498 applicants vying for 43,237 positions—a 4.2% increase from 2024. But amid rising numbers, what do the outcomes mean for international medical graduates — and how does being a U.S. IMG vs Non-U.S. IMG influence your chances of matching? Understanding IMG […]

For international medical graduates (IMGs), securing a residency position in New York presents a unique challenge due to the NYS 12-Week Rule. This regulation, set by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for residency training within the state. Understanding its impact is essential for medical students making […]

How to rank preliminary and advanced programs on NRMP Meet Sarah: The Aspiring Anesthesiologist Supplemental Rank Order List Example- Sarah is a meticulous medical student with her sights set on Anesthesiology Residency Programs. Advanced Anesthesiology programs begin at PGY-2 and require applicants to first complete a Preliminary Year (PGY-1). Like other Advanced specialties, such as […]

As we approach the 2025 residency match application cycle, it’s crucial to be aware of some significant changes to the ERAS Worksheet that were first introduced in 2024. The ERAS Worksheet is a vital component of your residency application, and understanding these changes can help you craft a more compelling narrative that stands out to […]

ResidencyCAS Important Updates for OB GYN residency applicants While students traditionally have used the MyERAS portal to apply for medical residency in the US, starting with the 2024-2025 application cycle, all OBGYN applicants and programs will use a platform called ResidencyCAS instead of ERAS. Initiated by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) as […]

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