2024 Residency Roundtable
Originally aired on June 23, 2024
Check out the 2024 Residency Roundtable, a special series of mini webinars that cover the key topics that you need to master the residency application process. Presented by Elite Medical Prep physician tutors and residents, you will learn how to tackle the personal statement, apply as a Caribbean student, make a great impression in virtual interviews, and much more!
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Original Agenda
10:00 - 10:25 AM | Basic Overview of the Residency Application Process
Are you just starting the residency application process? Not sure about which dates and deadlines are important? Join EMP for a general overview of the major milestones in the residency application process. We’ll introduce our newest application timeline to help you understand the overall process and when to prepare and submit your materials.
10:30 - 10:55 AM | Personal Statement
Writing the residency personal statement can be really hard. Join EMP residency advisors in a targeted session on essay writing. We’ll review tips for how to get your personal statement started efficiently and overcome writer’s block, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to develop a hook to get your readers interested.
11 - 11:25 AM | Meaningful Experiences and Preferences Signaling
Preferences signaling continues to cause confusion for many students going through the residency application process. Join EMP as we review how to showcase your most meaningful and impactful experiences, as well as navigate the specifics of preference signaling for participating specialties.
11:30 - 11:55 AM | Open Q&A Roundtable #1
EMP residency advisors will be available for any student questions regarding the residency process during this Q&A session.
12:00 - 12:25 PM | Virtual Interviews
Virtual interviews add an extra layer of complication to an already stressful part of the residency application process. Join EMP residency advisors as they review the scheduling process and the most common virtual interview scenarios and questions. Learn the most important do’s and don’ts for virtual interviews as well as how to follow up after the interviews are over.
12:30-12:55 PM | Open Q&A Roundtable #2
EMP residency advisors will be available for any student questions regarding the residency process during this Q&A session.
1 - 1:25 PM | Addressing Red Flags & Reapplying
Just because your application isn’t perfect doesn’t mean that you should be discouraged. EMP residency advisors will help you understand techniques for addressing poor performance and test scores, leaves of absence, and other unusual circumstances. You’ll learn how to optimally present your journey to becoming a physician.
1:30 - 1:55 PM | Applying as a Caribbean Graduate
Are you applying to a U.S. residency program as a Caribbean graduate? Join EMP residency advisors as they review the basic requirements for Caribbean graduates and how they differ from other graduates. You’ll also learn which factors are most important to residency programs as they review applications from Caribbean graduates.
