Road to ResidencyMatch Resources for Students entering the Match

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Q: How do I get started?

A: Your first stop for answers and planning should be your Career Advisor. You will have the same advisor throughout your third and fourth years. Your advisor will help you stay on track and ensure that you ‘check off’ each milestone on your Match Scorecard.
Q: I need to explore my specialty options, how do I do that?

A: Talk to your Career Advisor, then check out Careers in Medicine Residency Explorer, FREIDA, and Texas Star in the links below. Look through the Key Specialty Points of Contact for our senior faculty that have made themselves available to answer questions and offer advice.
Q: I’m competitive and I know I’ll match; do I need to know about SOAP?

A: Yes, all students should be knowledgeable about the supplemental process irrespective of competitiveness. Life is full of surprises.
Q: I know I do not have interpersonal or communication issues, do I still need to conduct a mock interview?

A: Yes, it is highly recommended that everyone completes a mock interview. Match is extremely competitive, anything you can do to improve your skills and make a better impression should be done. Your interviewer may notice something you missed. Reach out to your Career Advisor or ASCC specialist to schedule one.
Q: I have Match questions – NRMP, early Match, couples Match, who do I talk to?
A: If your Career Advisor doesn’t have the information you need or you have process questions, the Match Team is here to help you.
- For all things Match, NRMP, or couples Match, contact Valerie Carmichael vcarmich@utmb.edu
- For transcripts, ERAS, the San Francisco Ophthamology Match, Urology Match, or Military Match contact Laura Nevarez lnevarez@utmb.edu
- For Noteworthy Characteristics and the MSPEs, contact Berengaria Navarre, bcnavarr@utmb.edu
- To talk to Dr. Norma Pérez Raifaisen, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs for your Match and Back-up plans, book an appointment at: https://tinyurl.com/vb65vqg
Q: I understand that the passing standard for Step 2 CK has changed. How do I find passing standards for Steps 1 and 2?

A: Find the latest USMLE passing standards at https://www.usmle.org/change-step-2-ck-passing-standard-begins-july-1-2022
Q: I think I’m ready for Step 2 CK and I have questions about the personal statment; who do I talk to?

A: For assistance with Step 2 CK, learning issues, CV and personal statement review, special and competitiveness support, mock interviews, and aid in navigating websites, please book an appointment with ASCC at https://bit.ly/asccappt.

Click the John Sealy SOM Residency Match button to login to Blackboard and find copies of many of our Match presentations, Match from Start to Finish flyer, and your Match Scorecard. These will help you get a feel for the overall timeline and activities you need to work through. ASCC is there to aid you with additional support and resources. Use them. ASCC also holds Match workshops, so keep an eye out for the announcements and attend.

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