The Match is broken. Can it be fixed?
Every summer medical school seniors are faced with the daunting task of completing applications for residency programs. This requires completion of the “common application” through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), among other things. This ultimately becomes a compilation of medical school and USMLE transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal and biographic information, a personal statement, and a resume composed of work, volunteering, and research experiences.
Countless hours are spent on its …