Since a lot of people have asked me how to create a timeline and what happens when, thought will write this post so that all get benefitted :)
N= Your desired year of matching
- Request your ERAS token. (opens somewhere in April/June/July)- Frankly do not remember when- http://neilnf.blogspot.in/2014/08/how-to-get-eras-token-in-order-to-apply.html
- Start requesting letters of recommendation.
- Strengthen your application by having USCE
- Be ready with your personal statements and have your LOR’s uploaded
- Be done with all your Steps (Step 1, Step 2 CK & CS) and if possible graduate and be ECFMG certified since some programs require ECFMG-certification before applying.
- Finalize your documents and upload as necessary.
- If you haven’t taken Step 3 do consider taking it as it could strengthen your residency application.
- Know which colleges you plan to apply to, which are IMG friendly or so. Talk to your seniors and check where they applied and stuff.
September 15th (N-1) Check the date!
- AAMC’s MyERAS opens! Apply early and stay organized.
- Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores are strongly encouraged to be considered for interviews.
- Sometime later register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
From October (N-1)- January or February (N)
- It’s time for interviews!
- Be patient as many programs invite interviewees late into January or February
February (N)
- By mid Feb submit your rank order list.
- Get your match results.
- If you didn’t match, consider the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) to find your spot.
- Matched Candidates should start and complete Visa Processing if needed and find a place to Stay during this period
- Residency Begins after initial 1-2 weeks of Orientation and ACLS + BLS training
- ERAS creates a CV for you
- It is said that latest to apply is by September end at least since most programs finish downloading all their applications by the last week of September.
Another guide to Residency by some guys from Pakistan is HERE
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