2 Years Before The Match | Start here!

JAN FEB SEP

FEB-AUG DESIGN A PLAN

GET STARTED GET FAMILIAR COMPLETE FIRST STEP

Research Visit ECFMG to learn Begin prepping for the USMLE® Step 1 Take Step 1 at a
requirements for the how to complete testing center
F-1 Visa certification
Fill out application for Find the right study plan by making a free appointment with a
I-20 Kaplan Medical Advisor. You can request a free appointment here

Determine in what
order you’ll take the The ECFMG requires that
USMLE® exams you graduated from an
accredited school listed on All test takers must apply to
the International Education take USMLE® exams. View
Average study time for Step 1 is 6 to 9 months.
Directory. application process here.

NOV DEC
OCT-FEB BEGIN PREP

SECURE YOUR SEAT BUILD EXPERIENCE

Begin prepping for the USMLE® Step 2 CK Schedule your Step Research clinical work
2 CS opportunities

Create a study schedule, practice with Qbank, and master

test-taking strategies

Although not required,

clinical work can boost
your application when
Plan ahead—Step 2 CS
applying for residency.
is only administered in
Average study time for Step 2 is 4 to 6 months. Check out some options
5 locations across the U.S.
on our website.
and spots fill up quickly.
 1 Year Before The Match | Keep going!

JAN FEB MAR APR-MAY TEST WELL

DECISION TIME GET CLINICAL WHO ARE YOU?

Determine what type Take Step 2 CK Start working on your
of medicine you want personal statement
to practice to show who you are
outside of USMLE®-
scores and before the
interview
Take Step 2 CS
For the exam, be sure to bring a stethoscope, white coat, a
scheduling permit, unexpired government issued form of ID and
remember to dress professionally

Our Residency Secrets blog

offers excellent advice on Travel to your scheduled test center at least one day before the exam to
personal statements. scope it out. Visit the CSEC website for more travel information.

JUN JUL-AUG PAPER CHASER

SEP
GET CODED THE HAND-OFF
Begin uploading your documents through MyERAS®
Request your ERAS
BE SURE TO INCLUDE Submit your ERAS
token through OASIS
application
(an ERAS token is a
14- digit Personal Statement
alphanumeric code Completed application Register with NRMP
that grants you to receive candidate
access to your Letters of recommendation (LOR) the writers have submitted number
application) through LoRP

Applying early with a

Get at least one LOR from a U.S. physician to improve your complete application is
chances of receiving an invitation to interview. strongly encouraged.
 1 Year Before The Match | Almost there!

OCT-JAN READY, SET, INTERVIEW

FEB MARCH JUL
MATCH WEEK
RANK & FILE RESIDENCY BEGINS

Study your programs in depth (and develop a firm handshake) Submit your Rank Get a head start on
Order Lists (ROL) Step 3. Each
through ERAS program will require
Don’t forget to follow up with a personalized thank you note. It you to pass it by
is a great way to express your interest in a residency program the end of your first
year of residency

Only rank programs where

you’ve had an interview.

Get Started | Contact a Med Advisor

Our Road to Residency calendar is the tip of the iceberg with it comes to preparing for your residency in the U.S. Our Med
Advisors are the experts who know every detail about being successful. They’ve helped thousands of students start their
journey to residency, so reach out today! Schedule your free med advising appointment here.

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