Crafting a Standout Residency Application: Personal Statements, Personal Branding, and the Power of Authenticity

Lizanne Carlson

Published on: 14/06/2025

In Part One of our residency application series, we covered the nuts and bolts of the ERAS application, the evolving scoring landscape, and how students can begin planning strategically for the 2026 residency cycle. But once the numbers and core components are in place, another critical (and often underestimated) piece of the application comes into play...

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Planning Ahead: What Medical Students Need to Know About the 2026 Residency Application Cycle

Lizanne Carlson

Published on: 11/06/2025

For rising fourth-year medical students, the residency application process is one of the most critical (and potentially overwhelming) phases of medical education. While the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) system might not roll off the tongue the same way everywhere (regional variations abound!), one thing is universally true: early preparation is key.

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