Knowledge Hub Research in Residency Applications

Research in Residency Applications

Should You List Submitted or ‘In Preparation’ Manuscripts on ERAS?

Decide whether to list submitted or in preparation manuscripts on ERAS. Learn proper classification, honest listing practices, and avoid CV inflation.

First‑Author vs Middle‑Author: How Each Authorship Type Is Weighed by PDs

Learn how program directors weigh first-author vs middle-author publications and improve residency competitiveness with targeted authorship strategies.

Poster vs Oral Presentation Rates Among Residents in Competitive Tracks

Charting First‑Author vs Middle‑Author Papers Among Matched Residents

Discover how first-author vs middle-author publications shape residency match success — realistic counts by specialty and practical research tips for applicants.

How Much Research Do You Really Need to Be Competitive for Residency?

Presentations, Posters, and Talks: Hierarchy and Optimal CV Formatting

Format presentations, posters, and talks on your academic CV by hierarchy to impress PDs and highlight national, first‑author, and invited items for residency.