{"id":2332,"date":"2022-03-11T00:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T00:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2332"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:45:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T00:45:31","slug":"10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts","title":{"rendered":"10 Match Week Takeaways from Clinical Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#1_Make_sure_you_love_what_you_do\" >1. Make sure you love what you do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#2_Have_a_team_of_honest_mentors\" >2. Have a team of honest mentors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#3_Trust_your_gut\" >3. Trust your gut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#4_Highlight_the_passions_that_make_you_stand_out\" >4. Highlight the passions that make you stand out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#5_Explore_non-core_specialties_to_make_an_informed_choice\" >5. Explore non-core specialties to make an informed choice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#6_Dont_put_AOA_honors_and_performance_above_fun_and_enjoyment\" >6. Don\u2019t put AOA, honors, and performance above fun and enjoyment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#7_Your_letters_of_recommendation_should_also_speak_about_your_humanity\" >7. Your letters of recommendation should also speak about your humanity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#8_Getting_interviews_depends_on_a_lot_of_factors\" >8. Getting interviews depends on a lot of factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#9_Dont_be_afraid_to_ask_questions_during_the_interview\" >9. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions during the interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-match-week-takeaways-from-clinical-experts\/#10_Last_but_not_least_Remember_why_you_went_to_med_school_in_the_first_place\" >10. Last, but not least: Remember why you went to med school in the first place<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Did you know that the NRMP Match is around the corner? Do you know how to best prepare for it? We provide 10 tips from medical experts.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the third Friday in March each year, fourth-year medical students in the US and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) participate in&nbsp;<strong>The NRMP Match event<\/strong>. However, the application process kicks off 14 months before your intended start of the medical residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means that, while last year\u2019s applicants are waiting to find out which programs accepted them on March 19, 2021, the next application process will kick off in May or June this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New to all this? Read this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-the-nrmp-match\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete Guide to the NRMP Match<\/a>&nbsp;to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With both the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrmp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Resident Matching Program<\/a>&nbsp;around the corner, what better time to get the inside knowledge you need for a&nbsp;<strong>successful NRMP Match&nbsp;<\/strong>than now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you with the residency application process, the Osmosis team hosted an insightful webinar with several medical experts teaching academic medicine and discussed&nbsp;<strong>key tips and best practices to succeed in the NRMP Match<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following panelists joined&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/profile\/rishi-desai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Rishi Desai, MD, MPH<\/a><\/strong>, pediatric infectious disease physician and Chief Medical Officer at Osmosis<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/profiles\/details\/lilja-solnes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Lilja Bjork Solnes, MBA, MD<\/a><\/strong>, Program Director for the Diagnostic Radiology Residency at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvmhealth.org\/medcenter\/provider\/jesse-s-moore-md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Jesse Moore, MD<\/a><\/strong>, colon and rectal surgeon at the University of Vermont Medical Center,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/profile\/sean-tackett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Sean Tackett, MD, MPH<\/a><\/strong>, internal medicine physician working at the Johns Hopkins University with a focus on international medical education,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/profile\/amin-azzam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Amin Azzam, MD, MA<\/a><\/strong>, Director of Open Learning Initiatives at Osmosis and faculty member in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the top 10 takeaways from our NRMP Match Week webinar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_sure_you_love_what_you_do\"><\/span>1. Make sure you love what you do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of what you&#8217;re going to go into, residency is going to be an intense part of your life. It&#8217;s going to take up the majority of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So you need to know what&#8217;s going to make you happy during the program. Maybe it\u2019s your family and friends\u2019 support, your hobbies, or other things you can easily enjoy when you&#8217;re not training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about what makes you happy in your specialty as well. One way to figure it out is to spend some time with the people who do it for a living. It is essential to<strong>&nbsp;make sure you like what you&#8217;re going to do because you&#8217;ll do it for the rest of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Have_a_team_of_honest_mentors\"><\/span>2. Have a team of honest mentors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another strong tip for a successful NRMP Match process is trying to find a mentor or, even better, a team of mentors along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no algorithm to decide your competitiveness, so one solution is to have&nbsp;<strong>local mentors who are honest about your chances in their specialty.<\/strong>&nbsp;They will give advice, help you tailor your application, and help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/04\/03\/how-to-choose-your-medical-specialty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choose your medical specialty<\/a>&nbsp;for residency, depending on the lifestyle choices and areas that make YOU happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See residency as a means to an end (your career)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another tip for students to succeed in the NRMP Match is to try&nbsp;<strong>to separate the training period from the rest of your life<\/strong>, in order to see the bigger picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of getting too focused on the many years of residency, it would be much more helpful to think about your career and see specialty training just as a means to a great end: your much longer career!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Finding a Mentor and Getting Strong Letters of Recommendation with Dr. Rishi Desai\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iM9s8qJIAA4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Trust_your_gut\"><\/span>3. Trust your gut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Dr. Amin Azzam perfectly summed it up: \u201cI like to tell my students that the gut lining has serotonin receptors for a reason.&nbsp;<strong>We shouldn\u2019t ignore those gut feelings<\/strong>\u201d, even when it comes to choosing residency programs. After checking your options, you&#8217;ll feel what\u2019s right and what\u2019s not, besides the practical reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Highlight_the_passions_that_make_you_stand_out\"><\/span>4. Highlight the passions that make you stand out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residency programs can be extremely competitive, and the efforts you put in during the NRMP Match process shouldn\u2019t be just about clinical skills.&nbsp;<strong>Many program directors look for something unique about the applicants when choosing them for interviews.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One piece of advice is to dedicate yourself to learning and excelling clinically,&nbsp;<strong>without ignoring extracurriculars and passions<\/strong>. These would ultimately help you stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Explore_non-core_specialties_to_make_an_informed_choice\"><\/span>5. Explore non-core specialties to make an informed choice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another key tip from our NRMP Match webinar is to&nbsp;<strong>explore things outside the core clerkships.&nbsp;<\/strong>There\u2019s relatively little opportunity to do that, but there are a lot of fascinating other fields out there to discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can,&nbsp;<strong>take some time to look at some of those non-core specialties to be able to make an informed decision<\/strong>. Because the last thing you want to do is to get halfway through the fourth year and realize you&#8217;re applying to the wrong thing.thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_249307.png\" alt=\"Osmosis Let's get visual. Sign up now button.\" class=\"wp-image-2335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_249307.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_249307.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dont_put_AOA_honors_and_performance_above_fun_and_enjoyment\"><\/span>6. Don\u2019t put AOA, honors, and performance above fun and enjoyment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is true that performance on clerkships matters because it is an indicator of your future performance, skills, and abilities as a resident. As for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alphaomegaalpha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA)<\/a>&nbsp;membership, it can help distinguish you as an applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, they should not be overemphasized. As a student, you should do as well as possible, but don\u2019t put honors or AOA above personal wellness. Instead,<strong>&nbsp;you should honestly enjoy the clerkships while having some fun!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Your_letters_of_recommendation_should_also_speak_about_your_humanity\"><\/span>7. Your letters of recommendation should also speak about your humanity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some argue the best letters of recommendation come from your homeschool faculty that has invested in your education and from mentors that actually know you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s really helpful to find people who can tell a real story about your humanity, your way of connecting. You actually benefit from&nbsp;<strong>multiple letters of recommendation that speak about different aspects of yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Getting_interviews_depends_on_a_lot_of_factors\"><\/span>8. Getting interviews depends on a lot of factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do NRMP Match residency programs decide which applicants to invite for interviews? It\u2019s important to know that\u2026 it depends. Some specialties use board scores to decide who to interview because they&#8217;re extremely competitive, others will weigh the personal statement or performance in clerkships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also varies by the program director and what kind of program they want to run, but they will try to shorten the list using criteria such as USMLE scores and professionalism missteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Dont_be_afraid_to_ask_questions_during_the_interview\"><\/span>9. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions during the interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re probably also wondering what things you could do to help your chances of matching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One key tip is to&nbsp;<strong>be curious and ask probing questions<\/strong>, for example, about the relative weaknesses of that residency. After all, it\u2019s about interviewing each other, and this shows you&#8217;re deeply curious about the program. That&#8217;s a sign of strength that will count in your \u201cmatching\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another tip is to write the interviewers&nbsp;<strong>a thank you note after the meeting<\/strong>, which will make them feel quite appreciative of your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to learn more? Here are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/10\/13\/your-medical-residency-interview-questions-answered\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all your medical residency interview questions answered<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Last_but_not_least_Remember_why_you_went_to_med_school_in_the_first_place\"><\/span>10. Last, but not least: Remember why you went to med school in the first place<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every medical student comes with<strong>&nbsp;a wonderful desire to help people<\/strong>, and remembering that will help you understand what kind of help you want to offer people the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will show you the best way to succeed in the NRMP Match and get exactly where you want to be. 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