Pathway to Residency
Overview
USA
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REgister with ECFMG & Take USMLE
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1. USMLE Step 1 (Pass/Fail after January 2022)
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2. USMLE Step 2CK (3 digit score)
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3. USMLE Step 3 (Either before residency or at the end of intern year)
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Other exams: OET, MiniCEX
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Clinical Electives
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See our Electives Page for more details
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Obtain strong LORs
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Determine your residency Programmes
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Use FRIEDA , Residency Explorer and Match A Resident to help you navigate all of the programs and specialties
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Register with AAMC and ERAS
AAMC facilitates ERAS (online application portal for residency)
Obtain your ECFMG Token (14-digit number) required for ERAS registration
Documents needed in ERAS: CV, Personal statement, LOR, MSPE...
Apply broadly!!
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Interview for residency
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You decide which and how many interviews you attend
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Register with the NRMP
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The NRMP facilitates the residency Match
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Post-Match
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Congrats to those who matched!
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If you didn't match you have a second chance at the SOAP for unfilled positions
Canada
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Eligibility
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Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
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Canadian Examinations
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Register on Physiciansapply.com
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MCCQE Part 1
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NAC (OSCE Exam)
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+/- BC CAP +/- CASPer +/- FMPRoC
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Apply through CaRMs
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Select the residency positions and submit your application
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Interview with the institutions
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Make a rank list
NIMSA is here to help!
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Student-run informative talks
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e.g. Introduction to Research, Board Exams, North American Electives (applications & what to expect), Match statistics, etc.
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Network of students dedicated to helping each other
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Coordinate faculty & student-led USMLE review sessions
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USMLE Step 1 Peer-mentor program
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Mock OSCEs
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North American residency program information evenings
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Fill any gaps between Irish & North American clinical skills/training
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Socials, NIMSA Sports Day