Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Altus Suite and the CASPer Exam for the Residency Match: What You Need to Know
Some programs, including ophthalmology, now require the Casper exam, Snapshot, and Duet Altus Suite assessments for the residency match
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Jun 28, 2022
- 4 min
Matching into a Competitive Residency: Develop a Relation with a Faculty Advocate
When planning to apply for a competitive residency, it can be very helpful to develop a relationship with a potential faculty advocate
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Jun 28, 2022
- 3 min
Matching into a Competitive Residency:Importance of Writing a Compelling ERAS and Personal Statement
A compelling ERAS and personal statement that emphasizes your fit with a residency program can help in the residency match
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Jun 22, 2022
- 5 min
Three Key Strategies to Help You Match into a Competitive Residency
For a competitive residency match, these 3 strategies can be critical: a strong connection, a faculty advocate, and a compelling ERAS.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Jun 22, 2022
- 6 min
Strategy for a Successful Match: Develop a strong relationship with residency programs
For a successful match, it helps to develop a strong relationship with a program's faculty, such as via clinical interests or research.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Mar 3, 2022
- 4 min
Congratulations on Your Successful Match! Here’s What You Do Now
If you recently matched into a residency program, congratulations! These next steps can help set the foundation for a successful residency
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Mar 3, 2022
- 6 min
What to Do If You Don't Match into a Residency: Important Next Steps
What happens if you don’t match into a residency? It’s important to start taking action immediately, and these next steps can help.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Feb 17, 2022
- 8 min
What if I Don’t Match? An Introduction to SOAP Match (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)
What is the soap match and how does the soap residency match work? Soap match statistics and the soap match timeline can help you prepare.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Jan 28, 2022
- 6 min
Mock Interviews and Body Language for the Residency Interview
A mock interview to assess your body language during a residency interview can be very helpful, using a mock interview rubric.
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Samir Desai
- Jan 21, 2022
- 9 min
IMG Friendly Pediatric Programs
Finding IMG friendly pediatric programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.
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Samir Desai
- Jan 21, 2022
- 9 min
IMG Friendly Internal Medicine Programs
Finding IMG friendly internal medicine programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.
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Samir Desai
- Jan 21, 2022
- 9 min
IMG Friendly Family Medicine Programs
Finding IMG friendly family medicine programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.
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Samir Desai
- Jan 9, 2022
- 9 min
IMG Friendly Psychiatry Programs
Finding IMG friendly psychiatry programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Jan 7, 2022
- 8 min
How to Make a Rank Order List for the Residency Match
The NRMP rank order list for the residency match is important to create and certify correctly, and to submit by the deadline.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Jan 6, 2022
- 7 min
The Residency Interview Thank You Email: What to Say
A residency interview thank you email is important, as residency programs value these. They should be sent to all interviewers and the PD.
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Samir Desai
- Dec 29, 2021
- 5 min
The Importance of Extracurricular Activities for IMGs Applying to the US Residency Match
For IMGs in the US residency match, extracurricular activities are important. Leadership, community service, and research are beneficial.
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Samir Desai
- Dec 19, 2021
- 5 min
What Awards Are Available for a IMGs Applying for the US Residency Match?
For IMGs applying to the US residency match, awards are valuable. Multiple awards, grants, and scholarships are available to IMGs.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Dec 19, 2021
- 4 min
What to Wear to Your Residency Interview
What you wear in a residency interview can have a strong impact on your success. Focus on neat, detail-oriented, professional attire
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
How Do I Find a Mentor in Medical School?
In this post, medical students will learn how to locate mentors. Mentors can be invaluable for residency match success
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Samir Desai
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
4 Strategies to Help IMGs with Networking and US Residency Match Success
IMGs doctors International Medical Graduates can build meaningful professional relationships by following these networking recommendations.
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