Residency Application Updates: Guidance for a Successful Application Cycle

Review Your Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)

Your Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), also known as the Dean's Letter, will be available for review beginning August 3, 2026.

Please review your MSPE carefully to ensure all information is accurate. If you identify any corrections, submit them by September 1, 2026

If you would like assistance reviewing your MSPE, please contact Jennifer Wilson to schedule a meeting with a Career and Residency Advisor.

Prepare for Your Sub-Internship

The Office of Career and Residency Advising (OCRA) offers Sub-Internship (Sub-I) Bootcamp videos to help you prepare before your rotation begins.

These specialty-specific videos feature faculty members, program directors, and department chairs who share:

• Tips for succeeding during your Sub-Internship
• Recommended study resources
• Specialty-specific expectations
• Practical advice for a successful rotation

We encourage you to watch the videos that align with your intended specialty before starting your Sub-I.

Use the MS4 Guide Throughout the Application Cycle

The MS4 Guide to Thriving in Your Fourth Year is designed to support you throughout the residency application process. Rather than reading the guide from beginning to end, use it as a reference whenever you need information during the application cycle.

The guide includes a clickable table of contents, making it easy to navigate to topics such as:

• Fourth-year scheduling
• Writing your personal statement
• Residency application planning
• Interview preparation
• Professional communication with residency programs
• Creating your Rank Order List
• Preparing for Match Day

Review the Program Directors Association Residency Applicant Guides

The Program Directors Association (PDA) Residency Applicant Guides provide specialty-specific recommendations to help you prepare a competitive residency application.

Topics include:

• Letters of recommendation, including the number and type recommended
• Program signaling guidance
• Specialty-specific supplemental application requirements
• Additional application expectations by specialty

Visit the Program Directors Association Residency Applicant Guides to review guidance for your specialty and learn more about residency application requirements.