Flashback Friday: Apply Smarter, Not Harder

<p><strong>Host:</strong> Dr. Isaac Agboola, MD, MS  </p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Dr. Zach Jarou, MD, MBA <strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Overview:</strong> On this episode, Dr. Agboola and Dr. Jarou venture into the oftentimes convoluted task of applying to Emergency Medicine residency. They discuss common pitfalls and misconceptions, giving evidence-based advice on how to increase success in applying whether it be to a community or educational setting. This episode is primarily geared towards medical students applying as well as advisors for these individuals. </p> <p><strong>Key Resources:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>EMRA & Cord Advising Guide    <a href= "https://www.emra.org/books/msadvisingguide/msag/">https://www.emra.org/books/msadvisingguide/msag/</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>EMRA Match Tool    <a href= "https://webapps.emra.org/utils/spa/match#/search/map">https://webapps.emra.org/utils/spa/match#/search/map</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>EMRA Student-Resident Mentorship Program (program helped to find mentors for medical students interested in EM residency) <a href= "https://www.emra.org/students/advising-resources/student-resident-mentorship-program/"> https://www.emra.org/students/advising-resources/student-resident-mentorship-program/</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Program Director Interview Series - Various PD’s give an inside look into what they are looking for in an applicant for their programs</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.emra.org/emresident/articles/categories/topics/medical-students/match/program-director-interviews"> <strong>https://www.emra.org/emresident/articles/categories/topics/medical-students/match/program-director-interviews</strong></a></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Key Points:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li> Plan your application based on your personal situation.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> You are probably applying to more programs than you need to.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>When it comes to away rotations, rotate in an environment that is the best for you, given what you want to g