Residency Application

How to Build Your Medical School Application Narrative

Your medical school application narrative isn’t written during application season. Here’s how to build it across every component and stand out to adcoms.

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What Is a Resident Doctor? 11 Questions About Residency Answered

Residency is where doctors are made. Learn what resident doctors do day-to-day, how long it lasts, how much they earn, and how the Match and SOAP process works.

NRMP residency rank order list interface showing programs ranked for the residency Match algorithm

NRMP Residency Rank List – Best Practices in 2026

Learn how to build a residency rank list with confidence, including how the NRMP algorithm works and how recent Match changes affect your strategy.

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2026-2027 ERAS Residency Application Guide

Read our ERAS residency application guide, which covers the ideal application timeline, what you need to include, mistakes to avoid, and FAQs.

Medical resident in blue scrubs reviewing information on a laptop, representing changes to ERAS for the 2027 residency application cycle.

2027 ERAS Residency Application Changes

We break down exactly what’s new in the 2027 ERAS application process and how to position yourself for success under the updated system.

Medical student reviewing and signing a letter of intent document for residency applications.

2026 Guide to the Letter of Intent for Residency

While not required, many applicants send a letter of intent for residency to gain a competitive edge. Read our key tips for how to write a residency letter of intent.