Resiyay Residency Services

09/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome Karim Hassan, MD to the Resiyay team as our newest Advisor! 🩺✨

Dr. Hassan specializes in Pediatrics and brings a genuine, encouraging approach to residency prep — helping applicants find their voice, sharpen their story, and walk into interviews with confidence.

Join us live this Sunday, September 27 at 7 PM CST as we sit down with him to talk pediatrics, interview prep, and what makes an application stand out.

Drop your questions below — we’ll be answering them live! 👇

09/22/2026

Instagram Live
Wed · Sept 23 · 6:30 PM CT

Resiyay Residency Services · Special Guest Session

Communication Etiquettes As A Residency Applicant

Irfan S. Sheikh, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Director, Adult Tuberous Sclerosis Program
Director, Adult Multidisciplinary Epileptic Disorders Program
Director, Parkland Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Epilepsy fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital
Alpha Omega Alpha; Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award

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Resiyay Irfan Sheikh

09/18/2026

MyERAS is open — but “submitted” and “submitted well” aren’t the same thing. Before you hit that button, run through these 10 checks. Ten minutes now saves you from finding a typo in October.

Want a second set of eyes before you submit? Our same-week ERAS review is open now — link in bio.

09/16/2026

We’re excited to welcome Fatima Billoo, MD to the Resiyay team as our newest Advisor and Resident Liaison! 🩺✨

Dr. Billoo Fatima Billoo brings a resident’s-eye view to the table — real insight into what programs are looking for and how applicants can put their best foot forward.

Join us live this Sunday, September 20 at 8 PM CST as we sit down with her to talk residency, mentorship, and what she wishes she’d known earlier in the process.

Drop your questions below — we’ll be answering them live! 👇

09/15/2026

We’re thrilled to introduce Basil Nduma, MD, MSHI — our newest Clinical Director and advisor at Resiyay! 🩺✨

As an IMG himself, Dr. Nduma brings firsthand insight into application positioning for nontraditional applicants — exactly the kind of perspective our community needs.

Join us live this Sunday, September 20 at 7 PM CST as we sit down with him to talk residency strategy, his own journey, and how he’s helping shape our advising standards.

Drop your questions below — we’ll be answering them live! 👇

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Your personal statement isn’t a second CV — it’s the one place program directors actually hear your voice. These 3 mistakes show up in almost every draft we review, and all three are fixable before you hit submit.

Swipe through for the fixes →

Want live feedback before program interviews start? Our free group mock interview is open now — practice with applicants from around the world, no fixed spots, first come first served.

Follow us or join our WhatsApp group (link in bio) to get notified when it opens in October.

09/10/2026

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09/05/2026

Match 2027 is here!

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09/04/2026

MATCH 2027: ERAS ESSENTIALS | PART I

ERAS is more than completing an application—it’s about understanding the process, knowing what has changed, and making informed decisions before you submit.

In Part I of the Resiyay Match Essentials, we’re breaking down the foundations every Match 2027 applicant should know:

✓ Key ERAS & Match 2027 dates
✓ What’s new for the 2027 ERAS season
✓ Understanding your MyERAS application
✓ Program signals by specialty
✓ How to think strategically about signals
✓ Geographic preferences vs. program signals
✓ Match Week, SOAP & Match Day
✓ Your final pre-submission checklist

Save this post and come back to it throughout the application season.

And remember: knowing the rules is only the beginning. How you apply them to your individual application is where strategy matters.

Coming next: ERAS Essentials | Part II

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