What Programs Actually See: Understanding How Residency Applications Are Reviewed

Applying to residency this cycle? You don’t want to miss the Pathway to Residency series presented by Thalamus and Thalamus.org! Session 4 in this 16 part series will take place on July 30 2026, 8PM ET.

Gain an insider’s perspective on how residency programs evaluate applications. Learn what differentiates a completed application from a compelling one and how programs assess alignment, professionalism, consistency, and context throughout the review process.

Speakers:
Suzanne Karan, MD, FASA, Co-Founder, Thalamus, Program Director, University of Rochester Anesthesiology Residency Program

Jeffrey Berns, MD, Chief Academic Officer, Thalamus, Former DIO, University of Pennsylvania

Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS, CEO and Founder, Thalamus

Register once to receive access to the whole series.

Find out more about the series: https://www.thalamus.org/residency-series