1. Preparing for Residency Application Amy KS Bockis Coordinator, Student Programs Office of Student Affairs

2. Documents You Will Need for Residency Application MSPE MSPE Transcript Transcript USMLE Transcripts USMLE Transcripts Letters of Recommendation Letters of Recommendation Personal Statement Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Vitae Application Application

3. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) You will receive an email late-June regarding scheduling your appointment You will receive an email late-June regarding scheduling your appointment Appointments are scheduled from July – October. No appointments after Oct. 1 st Appointments are scheduled from July – October. No appointments after Oct. 1 st

4. What you need to bring to your MSPE meeting C.V. (two copies)- one copy goes into your file in the Student Affairs Office C.V. (two copies)- one copy goes into your file in the Student Affairs Office Personal Statement (two copies)- one copy to be placed in your file in the Student Affairs Office Personal Statement (two copies)- one copy to be placed in your file in the Student Affairs Office Title of MSR project and preceptor Title of MSR project and preceptor –List the formal name of your preceptor Name of Faculty Advisor Name of Faculty Advisor

5. Reviewing the MSPE You will receive an email (from Christi Patrick) when your letter is ready for you to review You will receive an email (from Christi Patrick) when your letter is ready for you to review You may review your letter once You may review your letter once The last day to review your letter is October 1st The last day to review your letter is October 1st Changes may not be made to clerkship and/or elective summary comments Changes may not be made to clerkship and/or elective summary comments

6. What happens with the MSPE? The MSPE is transmitted via ERAS on November 1 st The MSPE is transmitted via ERAS on November 1 st I’m in the military, can my MSPE be mailed early? I’m in the military, can my MSPE be mailed early? I’m early match, can my MSPE be mailed early? I’m early match, can my MSPE be mailed early? All MSPEs will be sent out or uploaded on or after November 1 st All MSPEs will be sent out or uploaded on or after November 1 st

7. Transcripts Review your transcript now at https://elion.oas.psu.edu/ Review your transcript now at https://elion.oas.psu.edu/ https://elion.oas.psu.edu/ Contact Lindy Plevelich (lplevelich@hmc.psu.edu) or Diane Gill (dgill@hmc.psu.edu) with questions regarding your transcript (531-4105) Contact Lindy Plevelich (lplevelich@hmc.psu.edu) or Diane Gill (dgill@hmc.psu.edu) with questions regarding your transcript (531-4105) Your transcript will be scanned twice (early September and early November) Your transcript will be scanned twice (early September and early November)

8. Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) MyERAS opens to applicants July 1, 2010 MyERAS opens to applicants July 1, 2010 You will receive a “token” or password and your AAMC ID via email from the Office of Student Affairs late June. You will receive a “token” or password and your AAMC ID via email from the Office of Student Affairs late June.032106487513C9

9. Applicant E-mail: abockis@hmc.psu.edu ---------------------------------------------- ERAS Electronic Token 2011 Token ID:032106487513C9 Name: Bockis, Amy Kay Smith USMLE ID: DOB: 07/24/1981 SSN: The alpha numeric characters printed above is your ERAS Electronic Token. This electronic token allows you to register at the MyERAS web site so that you can begin completing your application for ERAS 2010. The token is only used once, the first time you go to MyERAS and register. When using your token, type it, without spaces or dashes. Point your web browser to http://services.aamc.org/eras/myeras/ Click on the Register button to get to the Registration page. Carefully type your Token ID correctly and fill out all required fields. The Registration page can only be accessed once; therefore, be sure to enter in all information accurately.

10. ERAS Letters of Recommendation (LoR) You are permitted to assign FOUR LoR per program You are permitted to assign FOUR LoR per program All LoR should be mailed to the Office of Student Affairs, Attn: Amy KS Bockis All LoR should be mailed to the Office of Student Affairs, Attn: Amy KS Bockis LoR should be addressed “Dear Program Director” (see instructions on LoR cover sheet) LoR should be addressed “Dear Program Director” (see instructions on LoR cover sheet) Your name and AAMC ID should be included in the letter Your name and AAMC ID should be included in the letter A statement whether or not you have waived your right to read the letter A statement whether or not you have waived your right to read the letter

12. ERAS LoR - Guide The Office of Student Affairs will email you when we receive a LoR The Office of Student Affairs will email you when we receive a LoR If you have not received an email... We have not received any letters If you have not received an email... We have not received any letters We cannot recommend which letters you should use We cannot recommend which letters you should use You will have to assign your letters to each program that you are applying to You will have to assign your letters to each program that you are applying to

13. Processing your ERAS application materials Your application can be sent progressively Your application can be sent progressively Do not wait until you have all your materials together to submit Do not wait until you have all your materials together to submit Residency Programs can start reviewing applications September 1st Residency Programs can start reviewing applications September 1st Don’t procrastinate! Don’t procrastinate!

14. What is the deadline for ERAS? Individual programs set deadlines Individual programs set deadlines Contact the programs directly for more info. about their requirements, facilities, and deadlines Contact the programs directly for more info. about their requirements, facilities, and deadlines The Office of Student Affairs does not set a deadline. We process your documents as we receive them The Office of Student Affairs does not set a deadline. We process your documents as we receive them

15. How much does ERAS cost? Up to 10 programs - $65.00 Up to 10 programs - $65.00 11-20 programs - $8.00 each 11-20 programs - $8.00 each 21-30 programs - $15.00 each 21-30 programs - $15.00 each 31 or more - $25.00 each 31 or more - $25.00 each

16. What will the Office of Student Affairs do for you? Collect letters of recommendation Collect letters of recommendation Email you when we receive a LoR Email you when we receive a LoR Process your medical school transcript (you do not need to order an official transcript for ERAS) Process your medical school transcript (you do not need to order an official transcript for ERAS) Scan your LoR, MSPE and transcript Scan your LoR, MSPE and transcript Assist with Personal Statement and C.V. Assist with Personal Statement and C.V.

17. ERAS Photo Not mandatory, but required by MOST programs Not mandatory, but required by MOST programs Photos will be taken on the following dates: Photos will be taken on the following dates: –Friday, April 9 th, 3-5 PM –Friday, May 7 th, 1-4 PM –Friday, June 4 th, 1-4 PM –Friday, July 2 nd, 1-4 PM FREE! Location: CG620, ground floor

18. Specialties for 2010/2011 Anesthesiology Anesthesiology Child Neurology (Neurology) * Child Neurology (Neurology) * Dermatology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine Family Medicine Family Medicine Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Internal Medicine/Dermatology Internal Medicine/Dermatology Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine/Family Practice Internal Medicine/Family Practice Internal Medicine/Neurology Internal Medicine/Neurology Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Internal Medicine/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Internal Medicine/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery Neurology Neurology Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics and Gynecology Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Otolaryngology Otolaryngology Pathology-Anatomic & Clinical Pathology-Anatomic & Clinical Pediatrics Pediatrics Pediatrics Dermatology Pediatrics Dermatology Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine Pediatrics/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pediatrics/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pediatrics/Psychiatry/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Pediatrics/Psychiatry/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery- Integrated Plastic Surgery- Integrated Preventive Medicine (Public Health, General, Occupational and Aerospace) Preventive Medicine (Public Health, General, Occupational and Aerospace) Psychiatry Psychiatry Psychiatry/Family Practice Psychiatry/Family Practice Psychiatry/Neurology Psychiatry/Neurology Radiation Oncology Radiation Oncology Radiology-Diagnostic Radiology-Diagnostic Surgery-General Surgery-General Thoracic Surgery- Integrated Thoracic Surgery- Integrated Transitional Year Transitional Year Urology * Urology * Vascular Surgery (Integrated) Vascular Surgery (Integrated)

19. Residency Applicant Data # of Contiguous Ranks USMLE Step 1 ScoreUSMLE Step 2 Score # of Research Experiences # of Abstracts, Presentations & Publications # of Work Experiences # of Volunteer Experiences % who are AOA members Anesthesiology12 / 4.9224 / 206230 / 2091.9 / 1.52 / 1.52.6 / 2.45.9 / 4.710 / 1.1 Dermatology8.5 / 3.8242 / 231251 / 2413.6 / 37.2 / 4.12.7 / 2.57.7 / 7.251.4 / 23.2 Emergency Medicine9.9 / 5.4222 / 206230 / 2061.8 / 1.42 / 1.83.1 / 3.26.1 / 4.910.9 / 3.3 Family Medicine6.8 / 5.2214 / 196223 / 1801.3 / 1.81.4 / 1.93 / 3.16.8 / 6.75.5 / 0 Internal Medicine8.7 / 4.3225 / 202232 / 1992.2 / 1.82.8 / 2.32.4 / 2.25.9 / 4.314.9 / 1.5 Neurosurgery13.5 / 9.9239 / 224237 / 2143.3 / 2.87.8 / 5.52.5 / 25 / 4.728.1 / 11.4 Neurology9.1 / 3.4225 / 206231 / 2072.5 / 1.33.7 / 0.92.5 / 1.55.6 / 3.612.5 / 0 Obstetrics & Gynecology9.7 / 6.2219 / 208229 / 2102.1 / 2.22.4 / 2.52.8 / 2.77.2 / 6.213.8 / 1.5 Ophthalmology 235 / 212 Orthopaedic Surgery11.5 / 5.6238 / 221241 / 2222.7 / 2.54.1 / 2.72.5 / 2.85.8 / 4.927.8 / 3.8 Otolaryngology11.2 / 4.8240 / 223246 / 2273.4 / 2.94.1 / 3.32.6 / 2.86.9 / 6.536.9 / 9.1 Pathology8.1 / 3.9227 / 212230 / 2112.1 / 1.94 / 32.4 / 2.54.4 / 413.3 / 0 Pediatrics8.5 / 4.2219 / 206229 / 2031.8 / 1.92 / 1.52.7 / 37.2 / 6.912.1 / 0 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation9.6 / 2.8214 / 191220 / 1931.8 / 2.12.3 / 2.43 / 1.96.4 / 4.94.3 / 0 Plastic Surgery9 / 3.9245 / 232245 / 2333.7 / 3.18.2 / 52.9 / 2.86.7 / 6.142.4 / 14.3 Psychiatry7.3 / 4.2216 / 205221 / 1991.8 / 1.82.4 / 1.32.8 / 2.45.9 / 4.34.2 / 2.6 Radiation Oncology10.3 / 3.7238 / 228241 / 2183.8 / 3.68 / 5.22.4 / 1.65.1 / 3.335.1 / 9.5 Radiation-Diagnostic11.9 / 6.5238 / 220242 / 2182.7 / 2.33.5 / 3.22.6 / 2.95.3 / 4.723.2 / 1.9 Surgery- General10.7 / 5.7224 / 207231 / 2082.2 / 1.92.7 / 2.12.6 / 2.56.2 / 5.212.3 / 1.5 Source: National Resident Matching Program/Association of American Medical Colleges. (2009). Charting Outcomes in the Match: Characteristics of Applicants Who Matched to Their Preferred Specialty in the 2009 NRMP Main Residency Match, Washington, DC: National Resident Matching Program/Association of American Medical Colleges.

20. Criteria for Selecting Applicants to Interview Criteria Number 1Criteria Number 2Criteria Number 3 AnesthesiologyUSMLE Step 1 ScoreAway ElectivesMSPE DermatologyPersonal StatementMSPELetter of Recommendation (Dep. Chair) Emergency MedicineLetters of RecommendationGradesUSMLE Step 1 Score Family MedicineUSMLE Step 1 ScorePersonal StatementUSMLE Step 2 Score Internal MedicineUSMLE Step 1 ScoreMSPEUSMLE Step 2 Score NeurologyUSMLE Step 1 ScoreLetters of RecommendationUSMLE Step 2 Score Obstetrics & GynecologyUSMLE Step 1 ScoreLetter of Recommendation (Dep. Chair)Grades in Required Clerkships Orthopaedic SurgeryAway ElectivesLetters of RecommendationUSMLE Step 1 Score OtolaryngologyLetters of RecommendationPersonal StatementGrades in Required Clerkships PathologyLetters of RecommendationPersonal StatementUSMLE Step 1 Score PediatricsUSMLE Step 1 ScoreUSMLE Step 2 ScoreMSPE Physical Medicine & RehabilitationUSMLE Step 1 ScoreGaps in Medical EducationPersonal Statement Plastic SurgeryLetters of RecommendationPersonal StatementUSMLE Step 1 Score PsychiatryPersonal StatementUSMLE Step 1 ScorePerceived Commitment to Specialty Radiation OncologyPersonal StatementMSPELetter of Recommendation (Colleague) Radiation-DiagnosticMSPEClass Ranking/QuartileLetter of Recommendation (Colleague) Surgery- GeneralLetter of Recommendation (Dep. Chair)USMLE Step 1 ScoreLetter of Recommendation (Colleague) Source: National Resident Matching Program. (2008) Results of the 2008 NRMP Program Director Survey. Washington, DC: National Resident Matching Program.

21. Criteria for Ranking Applicants in the Match Criteria Number 1Criteria Number 2Criteria Number 3 AnesthesiologyPerceived Commitment to SpecialtyInterpersonal SkillsUSMLE Step 1 Score DermatologyLetters of RecommendationPerceived Commitment to SpecialtyGrades in Required Clerkships Emergency MedicineLetter of Recommendation (Clerkship Director)GradesInterpersonal Skills Family MedicineInterpersonal SkillsPerceived Commitment to SpecialtyFeedback from Current Residents Internal MedicineInterpersonal SkillsInteraction with FacultyEvidence of Professional Attributes NeurologyInterpersonal SkillsPerceived Commitment to SpecialtyLetters of Recommendation Obstetrics & GynecologyInteractions with HousestaffInterpersonal SkillsInteractions with Faculty Orthopaedic SurgeryInteractions with FacultyInterpersonal SkillsInteractions with Housestaff OtolaryngologyLetters of RecommendationHonors in Clerkship in Desired SpecialtyGrades in Required Clerkships PathologyPerceived Commitment to SpecialtyInterpersonal SkillsInteractions with Faculty PediatricsInterpersonal SkillsEvidence of Professional AttributesInteractions with Housestaff Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPerceived Commitment to SpecialtyLetters of RecommendationInterpersonal Skills Plastic SurgeryLetter of Recommendation (Dep. Chair)Interpersonal SkillsLetter of Recommendation (Colleague or Clerkship Director) PsychiatryInteractions with FacultyInterpersonal SkillsEvidence of Professional Attributes Radiation OncologyPerceived Commitment to SpecialtyLetters of RecommendationInteractions with Faculty Radiation-DiagnosticClass Ranking/QuartileInteractions with Housestaff & FacultyInterpersonal Skills Surgery- GeneralGrades in Clerkship in Desired SpecialtyLetter of Recommendation (Dep. Chair)Honors in Clerkship in Desired Specialty Source: National Resident Matching Program. (2008) Results of the 2008 NRMP Program Director Survey. Washington, DC: National Resident Matching Program.

22. National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) Applicant Registration August – December Applicant Registration August – December http://www.nrmp.org/ http://www.nrmp.org/ http://www.nrmp.org/ Click on Register/Login Click on Register/Login Click on Applicant Registration Click on Applicant Registration RegistrationFee: $50.00 RegistrationFee: $50.00 –After November 30 th : $50.00 late fee

23. National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) You may start entering your Rank Order List January – mid-February Go to http://www.nrmp.org to enter your Rank Order Listhttp://www.nrmp.org You will need your AAMC ID and password (the one you created when you registered for ERAS)

24. NRMP Ranking Fees Primary Rank List: 1-20 programs ranked – NO CHARGE! Each additional program over 20 - $30.00/program ranked Supplemental Rank List: 1-20 programs ranked NO CHARGE! Each additional program over 20 - $30.00/program ranked

25. Ranking Advice Take advantage of the 20 FREE! The #1 reason students do not match is because they did not rank enough programs Do not trust anyone that tells you they are going to rank you #1

26. NRMP Match Day - March 17, 2011

27. Planning on matching as a couple? You will be able to notify programs via ERAS if you are participating in the NRMP or another match as part of a couple You will be able to notify programs via ERAS if you are participating in the NRMP or another match as part of a couple You may also include couples match information in your personal statement, or provide it at an interview You may also include couples match information in your personal statement, or provide it at an interview Each partner of a couple may rank up to 30 different programs on the primary rank order list and up to 30 programs on all supplemental lists combined at no additional charge. Each partner of a couple also must pay an additional $15 registration fee. Each partner of a couple may rank up to 30 different programs on the primary rank order list and up to 30 programs on all supplemental lists combined at no additional charge. Each partner of a couple also must pay an additional $15 registration fee.

29. Couples Match Recommendations Good Communication Is the Key for Surviving the Couples Match Intact Good Communication Is the Key for Surviving the Couples Match Intact When Deciding Where to Apply, Geographic Location Is the First and Most Important Consideration When Deciding Where to Apply, Geographic Location Is the First and Most Important Consideration Apply Early to as Many Programs as You Can Apply Early to as Many Programs as You Can Always Inform Your Interviewers and the Program Director That You Are Matching as a Couple Always Inform Your Interviewers and the Program Director That You Are Matching as a Couple Be Assertive and Aggressive as a Couple Be Assertive and Aggressive as a Couple The Perfect Couples Rank-Order List Involves Both Compromise and Strategy The Perfect Couples Rank-Order List Involves Both Compromise and Strategy

30. Planning on matching through the Military? You should be contacted by the military in April/May – if not, contact them You should be contacted by the military in April/May – if not, contact them Army and Navy participate in ERAS – Air Force does not Army and Navy participate in ERAS – Air Force does not Applications are due in October Applications are due in October Rank Lists are due in November Rank Lists are due in November Match results are announced in December Match results are announced in December

31. Planning on matching through the Military? You are required to take USMLE Step II by the end of August You are required to take USMLE Step II by the end of August It is imperative to submit a detailed C.V. including all research projects and extracurricular activities It is imperative to submit a detailed C.V. including all research projects and extracurricular activities You must still go through the military match even if you plan to apply for a civilian deferment You must still go through the military match even if you plan to apply for a civilian deferment

32. Early Match – San Francisco (SF) Match Participating specialties - Child Neurology / Neurodevelopmental Disabilities - Neurotology (Subspecialty of ENT) - Ophthalmology - Plastic Surgery

33. SF Match – When do I apply? Spring/Summer– Register for the match, gather your materials and send to Central Application Service (CAS) It will take approx. 3 weeks for programs to receive your application once it is received by CAS CAS Fees: $100 nonrefundable registration fee for Child Neurology and Ophthalmology $50 nonrefundable registration fee for Neurotology and Plastic Surgery

36. SF Match – Rank List Most early match positions require a Preliminary year – so you must also apply through ERAS When asking for LoR, have two copies sent to Amy KS Bockis – one in a sealed envelope for CAS, and one that I can use for ERAS

37. Helpful Websites Student Affairs- http://www.hmc.psu.edu/md/residencyprep/ind ex.html http://www.hmc.psu.edu/md/residencyprep/ind ex.html Careers in Medicine- http://www.aamc.org/students/cim Specialty Program Search and Information- http://www.ama-assn.org/vapp/freida/srch

38. Helpful Websites ERAS- http://www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm NRMP- http://www.nrmp.org San Francisco Match (Early Match)- http://www.sfmatch.org Urology Match- http://www.auanet.org/residents

39. Helpful Websites Military Match (Navy)- http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/navmedmpte/gme/Pages/navmedgme. aspx http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/navmedmpte/gme/Pages/navmedgme. aspx Military Match (Army)- http://www.mods.army.mil/MedicalEducation/ Military Match (Air Force)- Military Match (Air Force)- http://airforcemedicine.afms.mil/idc/groups/public/documents/webcont ent/knowledgejunction.hcst?functionalarea=AFPhysicianEducation& doctype=subpage&docname=CTB_047647 http://airforcemedicine.afms.mil/idc/groups/public/documents/webcont ent/knowledgejunction.hcst?functionalarea=AFPhysicianEducation& doctype=subpage&docname=CTB_047647 Emergency Medicine LoR- http://www.cordem.org

40. Words of advice... Email Amy KS Bockis with any questions abockis@hmc.psu.edu or call 531-7051 Email Amy KS Bockis with any questions abockis@hmc.psu.edu or call 531-7051 Check your Groupwise email daily Check your Groupwise email daily Do Not Procrastinate Do Not Procrastinate GOOD LUCK!