Residency Application Advising - Board Prep - Interviews
Residency advising and tutoring to help you reach your full potential in the Match.
One-on-one advising, personal statement and ERAS editing, mock interviews, and USMLE and COMLEX tutoring from residents in your target specialty.
since 2022
match rate
top 3 ranks
Stop Guessing Your
Next Move.
Institutional advising at most medical schools is generic, discouraging, or outdated. This is compounded by the fact that the Match changes every single year, and with it, so does the strategy.
MatchPal pairs you with a resident in your target specialty to provide personalized guidance on every single aspect of the road to matching your top choice program.
From VSLO planning, PS/ERAS editing, Signal Token Strategy, Mock Interviews, and Rank List submission, we eliminate the “what do I do now?” panic by helping you excel at every single aspect of your journey with expert insight and specialty-specific nuance.
Get personalized guidance from an expert team that has mastered your target specialty and helped thousands of students successfully do the same.
Our Expertise
Specialty-Specific Mentorship and Strategic Advising
Every specialty has its own nuances requiring foresight and strategy to navigate successfully.
All MatchPal advisors have matched into their top choice specialty and have countless hours of experience guiding others in doing the same.
Personal Statement and ERAS Writing and Editing Services
Our seasoned resident advisors refine your application materials, ensuring they resonate with your unique journey and aspirations.
Our team assists with content, grammar, and structure of your writing documents to ensure you are putting your best foot forward during the residency selection process.
Interview Preparation
Ace your residency interviews with personalized coaching sessions, designed to showcase your strengths and align with program expectations.
Everyone has a story worth telling, and our goal is to ensure you are the most memorable applicant in the room.
What Our Students Say About Us
Read the real testimonials from the thousands of successfully matched applicants that have worked with our team!
Ethan
“Matchpal is not just a service; it’s a comprehensive support system. From mentorship to exam tutoring, interview prep, and application refinement, they guided me every step of the way towards matching into Radiology“
Get One Step Closer to Matching Your Dream Specialty
Schedule a free strategy call to learn more about how we can help you in your road to residency!
FAQ
What is MatchPal Residency Advising?
MatchPal Residency Advising is a residency application advising and board prep company for medical students. We pair MD and DO students one-on-one with residents in their target specialty for residency application advising, personal statement and ERAS editing, mock interviews, and USMLE and COMLEX tutoring. Since 2022, we’ve guided 1,000+ students through the Match. See all services.
Who are MatchPal's advisors?
MatchPal advisors are residents who matched in the specialty you’re applying to. Our team covers dermatology, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, anesthesiology, general surgery, diagnostic and interventional radiology, internal medicine, pathology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and more. Meet the team here!
What is MatchPal's match rate?
99% of past MatchPal students match into a categorical position in their preferred specialty, and 84% match at one of their top 3 ranked programs.
For reference, the national overall Match rate for MD/DOs hovers around 93% and roughly 65% match into their top 3 programs.
Does MatchPal work with DO students?
Yes! MatchPal was co-founded by an MD and DO physician duo, and many of our advisors & tutors are DOs. We understand COMLEX, OMM, and the challenges DO applicants face in competitive specialties, including how to present COMLEX scores and whether to also take the USMLE. See our dedicated COMLEX tutoring and OMM Bootcamp.
When should I start working with a residency advisor?
The best time to start is MS2 or early MS3, before you choose away rotations and start your personal statement.
MS1 and MS2 students can start with our Competitive Specialty Accelerator Program (see all MS1/MS2 services).
MS3s and MS4s can start with residency application advising (see all MS3/MS4 services), and MS4s who’ve already submitted get the most from interview prep and rank list strategy.
Can MatchPal edit my Personal Statement and ERAS experiences?
Yes! MatchPal’s line-by-line personal statement and ERAS editing is done by residents in your specialty who collectively read and evaluate thousands of applications every cycle.
They sharpen your story, make sure your experiences and most meaningful entries read the way program directors in that field expect, and catch red flags generic editors miss.
Can MatchPal help me match into a competitive specialty?
Yes. With advisors available in every single specialty, over 50% of our team is currently training in the most competitive specialties in the Match.
Many MatchPal students apply to competitive specialties like dermatology, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, and anesthesiology. Your advisor builds a realistic program list from your scores, research, and rotations, then helps you close the gaps.
How does MatchPal's residency mock interview prep work?
Each structured 1hr mock interview session is with a resident in your target specialty and includes 30min of true mock interview followed by 30min of targeted feedback.
They tailor questions to your story, CV, and ERAS application, coach your answers, and give specific feedback so you walk into interview day confident and ready to sell your experiences as an asset to programs.
Does MatchPal offer USMLE and COMLEX tutoring?
Yes. MatchPal offers one-on-one USMLE tutoring for Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3, as well as COMLEX tutoring for Level 1, Level 2-CE, and Level 3. We also support students for pre-clinical coursework and shelf exams.
Every single one of our tutors are 90th+ percentile USMLE/COMLEX scorers who build your custom study plan from a diagnostic of your weak areas and question bank/practice exam performance, and focus with you on question taking strategy and targeted content review.
What free residency resources does MatchPal offer?
MatchPal offers free tools and guides for every level of medical training.
You can explore them all in our resource library or below:
Residency Personal Statement Guide
Step 2/Level 2 Dedicated Study Plan
How do I get started with MatchPal?
The easiest way to get started is by booking a free strategy call!
You’ll talk through your specialty, timeline, and application with one of our team members, and we’ll recommend the right service and pair you with the best matched advisor in your field!