2024 Road to Residency Webinar 2-2024 Road to Residency Webinar 2

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The webinar focused on providing advice for medical students applying to PM&R (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) residencies. It covered topics on personal statements, meaningful experiences, and the use of program signaling. For personal statements, the panelists emphasized the importance of differentiating between personal statements for residency and those for away rotations, suggesting that residency applications should reflect broader interests and personal stories. They suggested focusing on relevant experiences and potential contributions to the field.<br /><br />Panelists also discussed selecting meaningful experiences for applications, recommending a balance of personal, leadership, and PM&R-related activities, while highlighting the importance of showcasing long-term commitments and leadership roles.<br /><br />On program signaling, it was noted that geographic preferences might limit interview opportunities if not aligned with personal intentions. Program signals should be directed to programs that align with applicants' genuine interests. Finally, they encouraged candidates to be genuine, follow up with programs of interest, and use formal channels like program coordinators for initiating contact to avoid miscommunications or missed messages. Overall, the panelists advised being intentional and sincere in all parts of the application process.

Keywords

PM&R residencies

medical students

personal statements

meaningful experiences

program signaling

leadership roles

geographic preferences

application process

program coordinators