Guides: Specialty Selection and Residency Resource Guide: Getting Started

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The Match Prism App
Track programs with notes and ratings during the residency interview process.
Install the MATCH PRISM® App for iOS
Install the MATCH PRISM® App for Android

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty by Dr. Brian Freeman
Access Note: W 90 F855u 2013
ISBN: 9780071790277
DML Georgetown Authors and Reading Room

These websites represent some of the best and most-often used resources for residency and specialty selection.

Careers in Medicine Database
Note: you must log in to use the resources. Careers in Medicine is a program of the AAMC. It is a career planning program designed to help you choose a medical specialty and select and apply to a residency program. View all specialties
ERAS for Residency Applicants
ERAS is a service that transmits residency, fellowship and osteopathic internship applications, letters of recommendations, MSPEs/Dean's Letters, medical school transcripts, USMLE transcripts, COMLEX transcripts, and other supporting credentials from you and your designated Dean's Office to program directors.

FREIDA This link opens in a new window
Directory of residency, internship, or fellowship programs. Personal account required.
Large Collection.
2019-Present.
Updated annually.

NRMP Data and Reports
Review residency match data, fellowship match data, and research reports such as Charting Outcomes of the Match

Charting Outcomes in the Match 2020
Data includes USMLE Step 1 and 2 scores, number of ranks, AOA membership, publications and research projects presented overall and by specialty for 21 medical specialties, including Transitional Year.
2020 NRMP Program Director Survey
Data are reported for 22 specialties and include: (1) factors used for granting interviews and ranking applicants; (2) use of USMLE exam scores; and (3) the percentage of interview slots filled prior to release of the Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
AAMC's Workforce Data and Reports
Includes reports on projections, state physician data, specialty data, diversity, and more.

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