Resources for Medical Students and Residents

The Resources section of Custom Residency supplies articles and downloadable forms to help you learn about Graduate Medical Education (GME) in the United States.

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Understanding "The Match" Requirements for residency, how the "match" works, different match schedules, matching outside the match, and osteopathic internships.	Choosing a Program Criteria to consider when choosing a program, program comparison worksheet, budget worksheet to calculate your basic requirements, and a program information worksheet to keep track of program information and deadlines.
Choosing a Specialty Asking the right questions, specialties in a nutshell, advice from past residents, combined residency programs, and what to do if you can't decide.	After the Match A check list of things do to after you match and what to do if you don't match.
Preparing Ahead Maximizing your chances for a successful match in pre-med, science and clinical years and a detailed match planning checklist.	Fellowships and Beyond What is a fellowship, when to complete a fellowship, planning a fellowship, questions to ask when choosing a subspecialty and important qualifications of fellowship applicants.
The Application Guides and templates for each part of the application including the interview, résumé, personal statement, reference letters, transcript, and dean's letter.	International Medical Graduates (IMG) Information Requirements for IMGs applying to US residencies, most common visa options, and perceptions of IMGs.

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