Medscape November 1, 2024
Fourth-year medical student William Keller, who asked Medscape not to use his real name, is interviewing with residency programs. He completed 42 applications at a cost of more than $500. The med student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, requested anonymity over concerns that disclosing his identity might impact his prospects for a successful residency match.
Keller told Medscape Medical News that he likely submitted more applications to the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) than the average candidate. Turns out, he actually submitted fewer applications than the average.
As of mid-October, Doctor of Medicine (MD) candidates like Keller submitted an average of 58 applications across all specialties; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) candidates submitted an average of 72 across specialties; and...
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