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Internal Medicine Residency Requirements for Top Programs

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Internal Medicine Residency Requirements for Top Programs

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  1. Internal Medicine Residency Requirements for Top Programs

  2. What does residency mean? • IM Residency means a stage of medical training for graduated students so later they become physicians who practice medicine in a hospital or clinic. Accredited residency program allows getting an unrestricted license so a person can work as a doc in many jurisdictions.

  3. When applying for the program, you are required to prepare: • Common Application Form (CAF) • Personal statement • 3-4 letters of recommendation • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE, also known as Dean's letter which is a summary of applicant’s medical education) • Official medical school transcripts • Internal medicine CV

  4. First of all, students are required to register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). It matches applicants and residency programs taking into account individual preferences.

  5. One of the main internal medicine residency requirements is that students need to apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). It is an online application tool that transfers all applicants’ package of required documents from students and medical schools to residency in internal medicine.

  6. Applying for Residency • Applicants are required to write a personal statement. It is an essay of person’s strengths and experiences, accomplishments and interest in the particular training program. Write not only one personal statement for all specialties you are applying for. For each program, you should prepare a unique, informative and convincing writing.

  7. It will be perfect if you’ll ask for feedbacks on your internal medicine residency personal statement from tutors, advisors or even friends so they would suggest how to improve your writing.

  8. In your personal statement… • Describeyour personality, passions and aspirations. • Define all reasons why you’ve chosen a particular specialty. • Showwhat you can contribute to that field.

  9. Don’t forget to include your clinical work, research that you’ve conducted or even life experience only if it’s relevant. Make sure your internal medicine residency personal statement is readable and engaging, flows smoothly and logically.

  10. Applicants are also required to provide a letter of recommendation • A majority of residency programs requires 3-4 letters of recommendation. They shouldn’t be generic, poorly written and weak. You need to find a person who is knowledgeable in medicine and is able to write a strong, positive and supportive internal medicine letter of recommendation.

  11. Each program has specific requirements. However, the most winning are usually letters written by attending physicians. Nevertheless, ask for help from those who know you well as well as your academic performance, experience, unique qualities and positive sides.

  12. You are required to get 1 or 2 letters from a faculty member of the specialty that you’re applying. Actually, letters are allowed to be written by professionals from different specialties, not only from those that you’ve chosen.

  13. If you have some experience outside of the clinical field such as volunteering, international work, research or special clinical experience, ask professionals who have worked closely with you and care about your medical career to write a letter of recommendation internal medicine for you.

  14. A letter full of generalities won’t be successful for sure. To help your writers, give them examples of your achievements, abilities and skills so they will be able to support their statements with real facts.

  15. Next requirement - well-written and clear internal medicine residency CV • CV is a document which includes all your academic background, medical and research accomplishments, employment history, activities, publications, awards, grants and fellowships. Internal medicine residency CV is a summary of person’s experience and skills.

  16. Next required step - interviewing for residency • It starts as soon as you make contact with chosen program. Stay calm, genuine, patient, enthusiastic and respectful. Do not nervous! • Before the interview, conduct a little research about the residency program so you can ask questions about the institution, staff, accommodations, etc.

  17. You are welcome to communicate with current residents who’ve already got through internal medicine residency application process and ask them questions as well.

  18. Here are some tips for residency interview Practice, practice, practice before the actual interview Prepare answers for questions such as “Why do you want to be a medical worker?”, “Tell me about yourself”, “What are your weaknesses?”, etc. Research the program in advance

  19. Smile and keep eye contact with your interviewer Few deep breaths will help you to calm down – be natural! Do not exaggerate but show that your abilities make you a good match for the program. Do not forget about an appropriate formal business outfit

  20. Still have some questions? Visit www.imresidency.net and find out more!

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