How many preliminary programs to apply to

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Join Now See All Benefits. Thank you for your patience. The AAN has created some resources to assist you:. Virtual Interview Tips from Program Directors. Applying for a residency can seem like a complicated process. Learn more about the steps of applying for residency below. However, you may submit up to four letters. Do you require a letter of recommendation from a radiologist or from the chair of radiology at my medical school? The best letters of recommendation are from those who know you the best.

This may be, for example, someone you did research with, or the attending on one of your third-year clinical rotations. We would prefer that the majority of your letters be from physicians who are able to address your abilities as a practitioner of medicine. How many positions will you be offering this year? Do you require a preliminary year and, if so, is one offered with your program? Yes, an accredited preliminary clinical year is required.

Currently, we are not offering any categorical positions. However, the University does offer a preliminary year in General Surgery as well as Internal Medicine. Does the Preliminary Program require a separate interview? How many positions are offered for Preliminary Year track?

What is the benefit of completing both my preliminary year and advanced training at the same institution? For example, U. The likelihood of matching for U. In addition, students applying to competitive specialties, on average, had to submit more applications to reach the point of diminishing returns compared with those applying to primary care specialties.