Applying to Residency in 2027? 7 ERAS Questions I Get Asked the Most

Applying to residency for the 2027 Match? In this video, I answer 7 of the residency application questions I hear most often from medical students I mentor. We cover how many residency programs to apply to, how to choose programs, ERAS program signaling, whether your personal statement really matters, how to write a strong residency personal statement, whether to dual apply, and what to check before submitting your ERAS application. I’m a board-certified anesthesiologist and mentor medical students through the residency application and interview process. I’m sharing the questions I get asked most in case they help someone navigating the Match this year. Note that these are my personal thoughts so take what makes sense for you. Hope you find it helpful. In this video: 00:00 7 Residency Application Questions for ERAS 2027 00:53 How Many Residency Programs Should I Apply To? 01:56 How Should I Choose Residency Programs? 04:55 How Should I Use Program Signals? 06:04 Does the Residency Personal Statement Matter? 07:54 How to Write a Strong Personal Statement 09:43 Should I Dual Apply? 11:30 What Should I Do Before Submitting ERAS? 12:56 Bonus: Mindset Tips for Residency Applicants I'll do a video next on: How to Stand Out in a Residency Interview (stay tuned!) If you’re applying to residency this year, subscribe for practical residency application and interview advice. You Got This! 💪 #ERAS2027 #ResidencyApplication #MedicalStudents