Residency admissions consulting firms aid residency applicants secure a residency position in the National Residency Matching Program(NRMP) residency match. It is paramount that residency applicants compose the best residency personal statement and residency application possible. The competition to get a better residency position is very tough so usually applicants need expert help. There is a variety of residency admissions consulting companies to assist applicants with their needs but the most effective are the ones that are specialized only in medical applicants. Among them, there are those who are are actually run by former residency admissions officers.

When hiring a company or individual you must consider that the more admissions experience the a company or an individual has, the better the service you will get. If company’s staff has served at the associate residency director level or higher, they definitely know about how to improve your residency personal statement, residency application, ERAS and how to get yourself prepared for the residency interview. The best companies you can choose are composed of former residency admissions officers and professional writers/editors. 

It is known that getting a residency position can be extreemely difficult for Caribbean medical students as well as international medical graduates (IMGs). These people very often lack such important thing as guidance from their home schools so they certainly can get a benefit from a professional advice. 

In which way these firms help?

Residency candidacy enhancement: The former residency admissions officers can help you to decide what letters of reference to get, in what rotations to participate as well as how to improve your record. 

ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service): The Electronic Residency Application Service is a uniqu centralized program that transmits applications and other supporting documents on behalf of the applicant to programs. ERAS® has a section where applicants can write about all of their experiences and accomplishments. It is essential that these entries are well written and highlight your experiences in the best way for the specialty to which you apply. 

Curriculum Vitae, or CV : While ERAS now has CV composed automatically, it is important to have your CV always updated and it is also important your CV to be well written and organized. 

Residency Interviews: It is obvious that a former residency admissions officer is aware the process from top to bottom, how applicants are ranked and they can definitely help applicants a lot in building their confidence. Practicing interview by going threw mock interviews with someone who has experience evaluating and ranking applicants. Former residency admissions officers are familiar with questions asked, how you better answer these questions and how you will be evaluated by the residency program directors. 

When you will be hiring professional residency admissions or editing firm, take into account their experience and credentials of people you are going to work with. Ideally, you should work with someone who has worked in an associate residency position or higher. You should also review references and read testimonials.

Resources:
To get assistance on your residency personal statement, ERAS residency application, residency interview preparation or residency candidacy enhancement, be sure to get in touch with www.MedEdits.com

MedEdits is a medical admissions consulting and professional editing firm. Dr. Jessica Freedman helps candidates applying to medical school, residency and fellowship. They also assist with ERAS, AMCAS, personal statement preparation and interviews.