Residency Checklist

Spring of 3rd Year

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research and Schedule Audition/Away Electives, if desired
• Schedule USMLE CS & CK
• Take USMLE CS (Deadline Oct. 31st)
• Meet with Pathway or Career Advisor to discuss career plans
• Research Residency Program Deadlines and Requirements
• Have Professional Photograph taken for residency application

MAY/JUNE

• Request letters of recommendation (LoR’s) (May-Oct)
• Complete & Return MSPE (Dean’s Letter) Information Form
• Meet with Advisor to assess competitiveness, program list & plan
• Personal Statement - Finalize by August 1st
• Register for Early Match Programs (Urology)

JULY/AUGUST

• Take USMLE CK (Deadline Oct 31st)
• Obtain ERAS Token from School and Register
• Begin working on ERAS Application (ERAS Opens July 15th)
• Submit Supporting ERAS Documents (photo, letters, transcripts) to Marie Hartman (Aug-Oct)
• Track and confirm “Designated” letters received via ERAS
• Apply to Military Positions
• SF Early Match: Student collects documents (letters/transcripts)
• NRMP Registration (the Match) opens Aug 15th

SEPTEMBER

• Apply to Early Match Programs. Sept 1st Recommended Deadline
• Review MSPE and Sign Release Form
• Apply to programs via ERAS (you don’t have to wait for letters to apply)
• Recommended ERAS Application Target Deadline: Sept. 15th-Oct 1st
• Follow up on faculty letters not received
• Begin scheduling Interviews

OCTOBER

• Interview Season Begins
• MSPE’s released Oct 1st
• Promptly send Thank You notes Following Interview
• Follow up with programs concerning interview decisions
• Military Match Deadline
• Track ERAS Application via ERAS ADTS
• Meet with Advisors if you are not receiving enough interviews
• Request and Send updated transcript (only 1 update permitted)

NOVEMBER

• Interview Season Begins

DECEMBER

• Military Match Results Released
• Early Matches – Final note to top programs reiterating your continued interest
• Early Match Programs Rank Order list deadlines

JANUARY

• Early Match Programs Results Released
• Update USMLE scores (must send CK&CS)
• NRMP Ranking System (R3) opens
• Meet with Advisor to discuss your rank order list

FEBRUARY

• Send final communication to top programs reiterating your continued interest
• Submit & Certify Rank Order List

MARCH

• Match Day!
  More detailed information is available on the Career Development Center Website