Anesthesiology Program Directors Join in Support of DO Residency Applicants, COMLEX-USA and Holistic Review
Issued May 16, 2023

https://www.nbome.org/news/anesthesiology-program-directors-join-in-support-of-do-residency-applicants-comlex-usa-and-holistic-review/  

Medical Student Component of the ASA has curated this collection of resources, tools and topics to assist you as a medical student and launch you into a career as an anesthesiologist.

https://www.asahq.org/education-and-career/asa-medical-student-component

The American Academy of Dermatology created a resource page for medical students. This page includes a template for the Dermatology Standard Letter of Recommendation (SLOR):

https://www.aad.org/member/education/residents/medical-students#

Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) SLOE Guidance:

https://www.cordem.org/resources/residency-management/sloe/

This is a searchable map on the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) website to find EM Residency Programs:

https://webapps.emra.org/utils/spa/match#/search/map

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine Resident and Student Association (AAEM/RSA) is a non-profit professional association for emergency medicine residents and medical students.

https://www.aaemrsa.org/

Emergency Medicine Residency Leaders Call for COMLEX-USA Acceptance among Program Directors:

Released October 25, 2023:

https://www.nbome.org/news/emergency-medicine-residency-leaders-call-for-comlex-usa-acceptance-among-program-directors/

Discover the right family medicine residency program for you by searching the AAFP's residency directory:

https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/become-a-resident/find-residency-programs.html

AAFP "Strolling Through the Match Guidebook" was developed to help you make clear decisions about your medical career, explore family medicine early
during medical school, strengthen your application and candidacy for residency, and learn more about the process of pursuing postgraduate
training in family medicine. This guidebook emphasizes a practical approach and encourages you to gather and summarize information on family medicine careers and residencies, establish timelines, and organize checklists and reference materials.

https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/become-a-resident/match/strolling-through-the-match.html

American Association of Family Practice (AAFP) Fellowship Directory:

https://www.aafp.org/medical-education/directory/fellowship/search 

Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) Guidelines for Internal Medicine Structured Evaluative Letter (SEL):

https://www.im.org/resources/ume-gme-program-resources/resources-guidelines-im-sel

Subspecialties of Internal Medicine on the American College of Physicians (ACP) website:

https://www.acponline.org/about-acp/about-internal-medicine/subspecialties-of-internal-medicine

Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) Guidance on:

• Letters of Recommendation
• Residency Recruitment
• Pediatric residency programs offering URiM visiting student electives for students

https://www.appd.org/resources-programs/recruitment/

Academic Leaders in Pediatrics Stand Up for Equity in Residency Applications, Recommend COMLEX-USA as Part of Holistic Application Review for DO Students

Issued May 30, 2023

https://www.nbome.org/news/academic-leaders-in-pediatrics-stand-up-for-equity-in-residency-applications-recommend-comlex-usa-as-part-of-holistic-application-review-for-do-students/

Future Peds Resident Website includes:

• Webinar series (past webinars are recorded)
• Infographics on residencies by region
• Blog
• List of virtual open houses
• Listserve subscription

https://www.futurepedsres.net/

PM&R Leaders Promote Equality for DO Applicants and Equivalent Use of COMLEX-USA

https://www.nbome.org/news/pmr-leaders-promote-equality-for-do-applicants-and-equivalent-use-of-comlex-usa/

AOCPMR Pathway to PM&R: This document was created by the AOCPMR and is a great place for a student to start. It even breaks down steps to take according to your year in medical school. AOCPMR is a fantastic resource for DO students. They are even hosting mock-interviews for students applying to match this year with members of their resident council.
https://www.aocpmr.org/assets/docs/The%20Pathway%20to%20PMR_Final_Approved.pdf

Pathways in PM&R: Medical student run group that provides resources for those interested in PM&R. They have frequent virtual info sessions and they post all their videos to their youtube channel for all to see. Below is a link to their “Master List” of PM&R resources
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1I-FJIZDvpVnXJOhTvmUaBJArKcz7d8LAxJnpfz42kBE/edit#gid=1312520669

Representation in Rehab: Medical student run group that focuses on promoting DEI in PM&R. They also have virtual events but their website is incredibly details and incredibly packed with information and resources. This is a link to that website.
https://www.representationinrehab.org

PM&R Scholars: This group focuses on providing students, residents and early-career physiatrists an opportunity for professional growth, leadership and teaching experience. They are in the middle of hosting a multi-session virtual residency fair that I have attended. They even have a team that focuses on learning/teaching medical Spanish.
https://www.pmrscholars.org/contact

PM&R Knowledge NOW: A FREE resource for physicians, students, and patients providing an overview of conditions and treatments in the specialty of PM&R.
https://now.aapmr.org

American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training (AADPRT)  Statement on DO Applicants:

https://www.nbome.org/news/psychiatry-residency-directors-show-support-for-comlex-usa/