ERAS Letters of Recommendation: How Many You Need, Who to Ask, and Deadlines (ERAS 2028)
Most residencies require 3 ERAS letters and accept up to 4. Learn who to ask, the LOR deadline, how the Letter Request Form works, and sample request emails.
The Most Competitive Medical Residencies (2026)
Discover the most competitive medical residencies, with details on fill rates, Step scores of previous applicants, and tips to improve your odds of matching.
Residency Personal Statement: The Ultimate Guide (With 3 Examples)
A step-by-step medical residency personal statement guide to help you match into your dream program plus an analysis of a full example essay
Do Medical Students Get Paid? (Plus 10 Ways to Make Money in Medical School)
Learn about the best side hustles for medical students so you can earn additional income and graduate with less debt
The Ideal ERAS Timeline (2026)
Follow the ideal ERAS timeline with a month-by-month guide covering ERAS deadlines, USMLE steps, letters of recommendation, and interview prep.
How to Develop Your NRMP Rank Order List (2026)
Strategies to optimize your rank order list and get into your dream residency program
When Should You Take the USMLE? The Ideal Timeline
Learn when to take the USMLE, including the earliest date and the absolute latest date you should take the exams. Plus, find a timeline to help you plan your exams.
What is the USMLE?
What is the USMLE? Learn about USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3, scoring, exam format, and why the USMLE is crucial for medical licensure and residency.
Residency Away Rotations: The VSLO Platform
Learn about the AAMC’s VSLO platform as you apply for away rotations.
Common Residency Interview Questions—and How to Answer Them
Residency interview questions you can expect, plus everything you need to know to impress committees with your answers
ERAS Application for Residency: The Definitive Guide (2025)
Master the ERAS application in this step-by-step guide to completing the ERAS application for residency!
Preparing Your Medical Student CV for Residency (Examples Included)
Master the art of creating an impressive medical residency CV with step-by-step guidance, examples, and strategies to boost your application’s impact.
Letters of Intent for Medical Residency: The Ultimate Guide (Example and Template Included)
Learn how to write a residency letter of intent that maximizes your chances of matching to your top-choice program
Getting Into Residency as an IMG: Stats, Strategy, and IMG-Friendly Programs
Learn how to get into residency as an IMG. Explore match statistics, application strategies, eligibility tips, and a list of IMG-friendly programs.
Couples Match for Residency: The Ultimate Guide
Discover how the Couples Match works, get expert advice, and explore strategies to maximize your chances of matching with your partner in residency.
The Supplemental ERAS Application: Everything You Need to Know (2025)
Get a step-by-step guide to the supplemental ERAS application, including program signals, geographic preferences, and tips for strong responses.
Our commitment to diversity in medicine
Learn about our pledge to supporting students and physicians from low-income and minority backgrounds
14 Physician Side Gigs to Accelerate Your Income
Learn what side hustles are available to you as a physician to supplement and increase your earnings