Abstract
A medical student interested in Emergency Medicine (EM) will find acceptance into
residency to be competitive and possibly difficult. An applicant should become aware
of the qualities valued by EM residency directors. In the pre-clinical years, an applicant
should do well in the basic sciences, perform well on the United States Medical Licensing
Examination (USMLE) Step 1, and find an appropriate EM mentor. In the clinical years,
excellence in the third-year core clerkships and the EM rotations, as well as the
USMLE Step 2, are very important. The student must then acquire strong letters of
recommendations from supervisors and a Dean's letter that accurately reflects the
student's academic record. Preparation for a residency interview involves an understanding
of both opportunities and challenges in the specialty. Coupled with a strong academic
record, this gives the best chance for a favorable match.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: June 12, 2008
Accepted:
April 2,
2008
Received in revised form:
March 25,
2008
Received:
March 8,
2007
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