RESIDENCY TIMELINE
Residency Preparedness
What to Do During Pre-Clinical Years:
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Begin to explore your unique personal values, interests and skills
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Attend special interest groups and specialty speaker presentations
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Start to think about which medical specialty you might pursue
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Prepare for and take COMLEX Level 1 and discuss taking USMLE Step 1 with residency advising team and learning specialists
What to Do During Year Three:
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Explore a variety of associations and specialty organizations
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Conduct informational interviews and/or participate in preceptorships
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Research residency training programs through FREIDA
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Register for ERAS account
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Begin preparing your CV, personal statement and begin requesting letters of recommendation
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Prepare for COMLEX Level 2-CE and PE and discuss taking USMLE Step 2 CK with residency advising team and learning specialists
What to Do During Year Three into Year Four:
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Register for the NRMP Match
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Register for other matches if applicable (Military, San Francisco, Urology )
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Note match deadlines
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Complete applications for residency programs
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Interview with residency programs
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Submit rank order list
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Match Day!