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2027 Match Summit
Match Day is one of the most unforgettable milestones in a physician’s career. As you begin your residency match journey, this free virtual event will offer expert guidance to boost your chances of matching in 2027. Topics include ERAS applications, interview prep, personal statements, the SOAP, and more. Join us this summer, to hear from current residents, fellows, faculty, and Program Directors and gain insights to take control of your NRMP® Match journey.
Match Isn’t Just a Day, It’s Your Next Chapter. Let’s Write It Right.
EVENT AGENDA
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
6:00 - 6:45 PM ET | Specialty Panel #1 - Surgical | Joanna Langner, MD
Do you have an interest in applying to a surgical specialty such as urology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, or ophthalmology? Then this panel is for you. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn from current residents as they discuss the match process. On this panel, we will have an interactive conversation about application tips, preparing for interviews, and answer your questions live.
7:00 - 7:45 PM ET | Specialty Panel #2 - Non-Surgical | Panelists Coming...
Do you have an interest in applying to a non-surgical specialty such as psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, pathology, or pediatrics? Then this panel is for you. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn from current residents as they discuss the match process. On this panel, we will have an interactive conversation about application tips, preparing for interviews, and answer your questions live.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
6:00 - 6:45 PM ET | Specialty Panel #3 | Panelists Coming...
If you are looking to apply to anesthesiology, dermatology, OB/GYN, PM&R, or radiology/interventional, then you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn from current residents about the match process. On this panel, we will have an interactive conversation about application and interview tips, and even answer any questions live.
7:00 - 7:45 PM ET | Specialty Panel #4 – IMGs | Panelists Coming...
As an international medical graduate (IMG), there are additional stressors during the residency application process. We will discuss tips for the residency application and interview process with IMG applicants. If you are an IMG applicant, you don't want to miss this opportunity to ask questions to residents in various specialties!
Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM ET | Welcome + Tips to Write a Personal Statement – Kamran Mirza, MBBS, PhD, FCAP, FASCP
We’ll kick things off with a warm welcome and share how you can win big prizes, including SmartBank subscriptions and more, just by participating throughout the event! Then we’ll dive into an important piece of your application: the personal statement. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your final draft, Dr. Mirza will walk you through strategies to make your statement stronger, more authentic, and aligned with your specialty interests. The goal? To help you write a statement that stands out. Let’s get writing!
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET | Tips for Preference Signaling & Geographic Preferencing– Michael Ditillo, DO, FACS
What programs are on your signal list this year? And how do you make those signals count? Join us as we discuss geographic preferences and get expert advice on preference signaling strategies from a Program Director who understands how signals are reviewed and what they really mean to programs.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ET | How to Successfully Navigate Interviews – Nicholas C. Elwert, DO, MS
Join Dr. Nicholas Elwert, Assistant Professor for PM&R and Stroke Rehabilitation Program Director, for an in-depth session on residency interview strategies. He’ll share insider tips, common pitfalls, and what programs are really looking for so you can walk into interview season with confidence.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET | Demystifying the ERAS Application: Ways to Maximize Your Application - Cassandra Bradby, MD
This talk with a program director will cover the basics of using the ERAS Application for residency, specifically focusing on the different sections of the application itself and how to best use it to make your experiences shine. It will also discuss applying to programs, assessing program fit, and considerations for unique populations in medicine. Do you have what you consider to be a red flag? The approach to covering these anomalies and issues will also be covered in this lecture.
Learn more about our expert hosts!Check out their bios below.
SPEAKER LINEUP
Session Speakers
Kamran Mirza, MBBS, PhD, FCAP, FASCP
Godfrey D. Stobbe Professor of Pathology Education, Clinical Professor, Hematopathology, Assistant Chair for Education & Director, Division of Education Programs
Michael Ditillo, DO, FACS
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery with the Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns and Emergency Surgery
Cassandra Bradby, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician & Assistant Professor at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Nicholas C. Elwert, DO, MS
Assistant Professor for PM&R, Stroke Rehabilitation Program Director &
Associate Residency Program Director
PANELIST LINEUP
Panelists
Joanna Langner, MD
Urology Resident
Specialty Panel #1
Katie Franks, DO
Family Medicine Resident
Specialty Panel #2
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