The Office of Career Advisement (OCA) assists students who are preparing for post-graduate training by advising on the application process for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), United Kingdom Foundation Programme (UKFP), Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), San Francisco Match and Urology Match.
Current students looking for post-graduate training resources should visit the OCA page on Canvas.
OCA Resources Include
Medical Sciences Webinars
An Introduction to Post-Graduate Training Application Webinar is held each semester to provide an overview of the different application processes available to students as well as areas to focus on during the pre-clinical years to enhance their chances of securing a residency in their preferred specialty
Third and Fourth Year Webinars
A variety of webinars on different subjects related to post-graduate training application processes such as the curriculum vitae (CV), letters of recommendation (LORs), timeline, suggested electives per specialty, personal statement, Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) application, interview, rank order Llst (ROL) and Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) as well as NRMP, UKFP and CaRMS application processes
Match Action Plan (MAP) Calls
Students are contacted by OCA advisors for one-on-one meetings to discuss strategy, preferred specialty, timeline and resources
Physician Match Advisor (PMA) Program
Pairs students with practicing physicians in their preferred specialty to discuss competitiveness for specialty, academic outcomes and how they affect interview selection, and number and type of programs in which to apply; PMAs also review personal statements and CV and offer tips for improvement
