Residency Program Articles

IMG-Friendly Residency Programs in the US: What to Look For

Every application season, thousands of international medical graduates open a spreadsheet, paste in a "list of IMG-friendly programs" they found on a forum, and apply to all of them. Many of those applicants do not match. A poorly researched or outdated list can...

Residency Match Day 2026: Dates, Results, and What to Expect

Match Day is one of the biggest milestones in a medical student's journey. It is the day thousands of residency applicants across the U.S. and around the world learn where they will train as resident physicians. The 2026 Main Residency Match® is now complete. Match...

2026-2027 Residency Application Timeline & Key Dates

One of the most common questions medical students ask during the Match process is: When are residency applications due? For the 2026–2027 residency application cycle, applicants can begin submitting applications through ERAS on September 2, 2026, and residency...

What Happens After Residency? Career Paths and Next Steps

Completing residency is a major milestone in every physician’s career. Many doctors begin asking what happens after residency, what career options are available, and whether fellowship training is necessary. From hospital employment and private practice to...