How to Effectively Use Residency Explorer and FREIDA

Episode 94. There are two main applications used by medical students who are exploring residency programs to apply to: Residency Explorer and FREIDA. In this episode, you'll learn about how to use each site and take advantage of the filters and program information. As a fourth year medical student, I share insight into what information to focus on and what information may not be as accurate.

Learn how to use these sites to make your list of residency programs. I share a guideline to help you figure out how many programs you should apply to and how to figure out if an individual program is a safety, fit, or reach.

Visit ACGME.org for the official full list of accredited residency programs, including new programs before they are officially accredited. This site contains the most up-to-date before it shows up on any other site.

Visit individual program websites for accurate program-specific information, especially application requirements.

Use Residency Explorer and FREIDA to gauge your competitiveness for specialties and individual programs that have this data available. Make sure to fact check information, especially pertaining to benefits, salary, call schedules, and visa information.

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