Member May: Match Made in Medicine: Your Guide to Residency Success-Session Recording

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The final week of the "Member May" program hosted by the Academy featured a discussion led by Christina Ganam, the Member Engagement Coordinator. The session focused on fostering a respectful and inclusive environment, with an emphasis on professional and constructive engagement. The video was recorded for later viewing and evaluation on the Academy's learning portal. Attendees were encouraged to engage but reminded that not all questions could be answered during the limited session time.<br /><br />In the panel discussion, various PM&R residents, including Buddy, Rosie, Shauna, Kevin, Andrew, and HJ, shared insights into the residency match process. They covered essential topics such as the importance of being authentic and genuine in applications, the considerations between advanced versus categorical programs, and how to prepare for residency interviews.<br /><br />Key points included the role of away rotations and how they can impact residency applications, the utility of research in strengthening one's application, and the strategic use of geographic preferences and signaling to tailor applications. They emphasized understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, preparing for interviews thoughtfully, and not overstating interests or achievements in applications.<br /><br />The session also touched on the etiquette of thank you messages post-interviews, the significance of program coordinators, and how to adequately rank programs to align with personal and professional goals. The discussion underscored the importance of authenticity and advised applicants to pursue opportunities and compile applications that resonate personally and professionally, thereby facilitating both career satisfaction and success.

Keywords

Member May program

Christina Ganam

inclusive environment

PM&R residents

residency match process

authentic applications

away rotations

residency interviews

geographic preferences

thank you messages

program coordinators

career satisfaction