Application Essentials
Strengthen your written materials before submission. Includes personal statement review, ERAS CV review, experiences section refinement, specialty-specific positioning, and physician advisor feedback.
Residency Preparation
Residency Preparation & ERAS Coaching for Every Specialty
Whether you're applying to Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine, DoMD Healthcare provides physician-guided strategy for every stage of your ERAS application and Match season.
Residency preparation services
Interview & Match Prep
Prepare for interviews, rank lists, and post-interview communication. Includes mock interviews, behavioral coaching, red flag strategy, rank list guidance, and letter of interest support.
Complete Match Readiness
The full-scope flagship package: ERAS strategy, personal statement editing, CV review, mock interviews, rank list planning, SOAP contingency, and physician-led mentorship.
ERAS Application Prep
Personal Statement Editing
CV & Experiences Review
Mock Residency Interviews
Rank List Strategy
SOAP & Re-Application Support
Letter of Interest Guidance
Chicago-Area Headshots
What's Included
Every Service You Need for a Stronger Application
DoMD Healthcare's residency preparation services cover every component of the ERAS application and Match season process, with physician-led feedback at every step.
Written Application Support
- Personal statement review and editing
- ERAS CV preparation and optimization
- Experiences section refinement
- Specialty-specific application positioning
- Letter of interest and letter of intent guidance
Interview & Match Strategy
- Mock residency interviews with physician feedback
- Behavioral and clinical interview practice
- Red flag explanation strategy
- Rank list strategy and decision-making support
- SOAP and re-application contingency planning
Applicants based in the Chicago, IL area may also add a professional headshot session to their preparation package.
How It Works
Your Path to Match Season, Step by Step
DoMD Healthcare meets you where you are in the application process and builds a plan around your specific needs, background, and target specialties.
1
Share Your Stage
Tell us where you are: pre-ERAS, submitted, interview season, unmatched, or reapplying.
2
Speak with a Physician Advisor
A practicing physician reviews your situation and identifies your highest-priority needs.
3
Build Your Preparation Plan
Receive a clear, personalized plan to strengthen your application before your next deadline.
The Application Cycle
Key Phases of the Residency Application Year
The ERAS and Match calendar runs on a predictable annual cycle. Knowing the phases helps you prepare for each deadline with time to spare.
1
Spring–Summer
ERAS opens. Build your application, personal statement, and CV.
2
September
Submit your ERAS application to programs.
3
Fall–Winter
Interview season. Refine and certify your rank order list.
4
March
Match Week, and SOAP for any unfilled positions.
Reflects the typical ERAS and Main Residency Match cycle. Confirm exact dates with AAMC ERAS and the NRMP.
2026 Match by the Numbers
How competitive is the residency Match?
The 2026 Main Residency Match was the largest in NRMP history: 48,050 active applicants competed for 41,126 first-year (PGY-1) positions. PGY-1 match rates varied widely by applicant type, which is why a focused, physician-guided application strategy matters.
| Applicant type | Active applicants | Matched to PGY-1 | Match rate | Placement rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. MD seniors | 20,934 | 19,567 | 93.5% | 97.8% |
| U.S. DO seniors | 8,503 | 7,928 | 93.2% | 98.5% |
| U.S. MD graduates | 1,796 | 856 | 47.7% | 56.5% |
| U.S. DO graduates | 658 | 318 | 48.3% | 57.4% |
| U.S. citizen IMGs | 4,210 | 2,949 | 70.0% | 77.8% |
| Non-U.S. citizen IMGs | 11,944 | 6,733 | 56.4% | 59.9% |
| All applicants | 48,050 | 38,354 | 79.8% | 84.7% |
Source: National Resident Matching Program, Results and Data: 2026 Main Residency Match. Figures reflect active applicants (those who submitted a certified rank order list). Match rate = matched to a PGY-1 position through the matching algorithm. *Placement rate = placed through the algorithm or SOAP.
Common Questions
What is included in DoMD Healthcare's residency preparation?
Residency preparation covers the full ERAS application and Match season: ERAS application support, personal statement editing, CV and experiences review, mock interviews, rank list strategy, red flag explanation strategy, letter of interest guidance, and SOAP and re-application support, all with physician-led feedback at every step.
When should I start preparing for the residency Match?
Earlier is stronger. The ERAS application opens in the spring and applications are submitted in the fall, so most applicants benefit from beginning personal statement and CV work months in advance. DoMD Healthcare meets you at any stage, from pre-ERAS through interview season or re-application.
Official resources: AAMC ERAS, NRMP (The Match), and ACGME publish the official application and Match timelines.
Get Started
Prepare for Match Season with Strategy, Structure, and Confidence.
Tell us where you are in the application process, and we'll help you identify the next best step.