Residency Match Success: What Separates Top Applicants from the Pack
The residency match is competitive, but top applicants aren’t “lucky”—they follow predictable, repeatable patterns. After mentoring hundreds of medical students, I’ve seen the same elements ...
The Most Common ERAS Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
ERAS is your first impression to programs, but most students unintentionally weaken their application with preventable mistakes. These errors don’t reflect intelligence—they reflect lack of ...
How to Choose a Specialty When You’re Unsure
Choosing a specialty is one of the biggest decisions in medical school—but uncertainty is normal. Many of the strongest residents didn’t choose their specialty until ...
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Welcome! We’re the MatchLabMD team — a group of physicians and mentors who love teaching, writing, and helping medical trainees succeed. This blog is where we share what we’ve learned along the way, from application tips to career insights and everything in between.