{"id":19588,"date":"2019-09-10T12:12:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T17:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=19588"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:40:43","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:40:43","slug":"residency-roadmap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/usmle\/residency-roadmap\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Residency Roadmap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Matching\u00a0to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/usmle\/about-residency\">medical residency<\/a> program\u00a0does not happen in a day. Follow this map to find your way to success:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Two Years Before Medical Residency: Initial Prep<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_video '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue841' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><ul>\n<li>Apply for\u00a0<a title=\"ECFMG\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ecfmg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ECFMG<\/a>\u00a0authorization to register for the USMLE.<\/li>\n<li>Become familiar with and begin the process for certification including medical diploma verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-video avia-video-16-9   av-lazyload-immediate  av-lazyload-video-embed  '   itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0jGGo9_AD0M' ><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0jGGo9_AD0M?feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_video  el_before_av_iconlist  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >One Year Before Medical Residency<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_video '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue85b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >January through March<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><ul>\n<li>What type of doctor\u00a0do you want\u00a0to be? \u00a0Be sure to research\u00a0specialties and programs. Consider where you have the best chance for\u00a0interviews.<\/li>\n<li>Begin working on your\u00a0personal statements.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to have\u00a0<a title=\"USMLE Step 1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/usmle\">USMLE\u00ae\u00a0Step 1<\/a>\u00a0exam completed. Allow 4-6 months to prepare.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule your\u00a0Step 2 CS\u00a0test date. Seats fill up fast. Some programs require ECFMG-certification before applying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue85b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >April through June<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><ul>\n<li>Request your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfmg.org\/eras\/timeline.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ERAS token<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Start requesting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/usmle\/8-tips-for-great-residency-letters-of-recommendation\/\">letters of recommendation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen your application with\u00a0<a title=\"U.S. clinical experience\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/usmle\/the-imgs-guide-to-finding-u-s-clinical-experience\/\">U.S. clinical experience<\/a>. Find the right opportunities and take advantage of them. Be diligent; it may be a challenge but well worth the effort.<\/li>\n<li>Take\u00a0<a title=\"Step 2 CK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/usmle-step-2ck\">Step 2 CK<\/a>\u00a0to have results by September.\u00a0 Allow 3-4 months to prepare, and at least 8 weeks for your score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue85b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >July and August<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><ul>\n<li>Register with the National Resident Matching Program (<a title=\"NRMP\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nrmp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NRMP<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Collect those recommendation letters and put the finishing touches on your personal statement.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s time to finalize your documents. Submit to ERAS early.<\/li>\n<li>Consider taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/usmle-step-3\">USMLE\u00ae\u00a0Step 3<\/a>. It could strengthen your residency application if you have deficiencies such as gaps between your clinical experience and the time you apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue863' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >September<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.aamc.org\/myeras-web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AAMC\u2019s My ERAS<\/a> opens! Apply early and stay organized.<\/li>\n<li>Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores are strongly encouraged to be considered for interviews.<\/li>\n<li>If you need a visa that permits clinical training activities, check on the status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue83e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >October<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><ul>\n<li>It\u2019s time for <a href=\"\/tips-for-a-successful-residency-interview-season\/\">interviews<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>Remember to be\u00a0patient, as many programs invite interviewees into January.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-video avia-video-16-9   av-lazyload-immediate  av-lazyload-video-embed  '   itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hq4UvDqnr8c' ><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hq4UvDqnr8c?feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<strong>[\u00a0GOOD TO KNOW<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/usmle\/the-most-important-part-of-your-residency-application\/\">The Most Important Part of Your Medical Residency Application<\/a>\u00a0<strong>]<\/strong><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_video  el_before_av_iconlist  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Your Medical Residency Year<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue885' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >February<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>If you haven\u2019t yet, submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/usmle\/tips-for-creating-your-rank-order-list\/\">your rank order list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue885' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >March<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Get your match results. If you didn\u2019t match, consider the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/usmle\/what-m3s-need-to-know-for-soap-oral-presentations\/\">SOAP<\/a>) to find your spot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n[<strong> Try Kaplan&#8217;s Free USMLE Practice Quizzes <\/strong>]<br \/>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_one_third  \" ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/immunology.php?_ga=2.74273874.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Immunology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/biostatistics.php?_ga=2.116174918.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Biostatistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/behavioral-science.php?_ga=2.116174918.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Behavioral Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/microbiology.php?_ga=2.108394818.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Microbiology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/anatomy.php?_ga=2.108394818.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Anatomy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  \" ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/cardio.php?_ga=2.108394818.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Cardio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/renal.php?_ga=2.7142770.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Renal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/neurology.php?_ga=2.7142770.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Neurology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/gastro-intestinal.php?_ga=2.7142770.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Gastro Intestinal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/musculoskeletal.php?_ga=2.7142770.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Musculoskeletal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div   avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_promobox  \" ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/hematology.php?_ga=2.7142770.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Hematology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/reproductive-system.php?_ga=2.7142770.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Reproductive System<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/skin-and-connective-tissue.php?_ga=2.107854274.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Skin and Connective Tissue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/endocrinology.php?_ga=2.107854274.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Endocrinology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanquizzes.com\/goto\/kaplan\/quizzes\/respiratory-system.php?_ga=2.107854274.1330111672.1563310087-1434765311.1562679040\">Respiratory System<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-yes   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_sidebar '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<em><strong>Eliminate test-day anxiety with over 2100 exam-like questions in\u00a0our Step 1 Qbank<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-right ' ><a href='https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/medical-prep\/usmle\/try-us-for-free\/img-try-us-for-free'  class='avia-button  avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-right '   ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matching\u00a0to a medical residency program\u00a0does not happen in a day. 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