Specialty-specific review for Emergency Medicine (EM) applicants. Matched applicants averaged Step 2 CK 248. We help you meet that bar.
The patterns reviewers flag most often when screening Emergency Medicine candidates.
Applying with a Step 2 CK below 240 for competitive programs
Generic personal statement not demonstrating EM-specific motivation
No EM sub-I or acting internship listed
Weak letters not from emergency physicians
Applying to only reach programs without community EM backup programs
EM sub-I performance and clinical competency
Step 2 CK above 240
Strong letter from an emergency physician
Resilience narrative and high-acuity patient care stories
Research or QI projects in acute or emergency settings
Three concrete moves we'll work through with you, drawn from current NRMP / Charting Outcomes data.
Apply to 60–80 programs across academic and community EM programs — EM had 65 unfilled positions in 2025, but community programs fill fastest and offer strong training.
Use all 5 signals for your highest-priority programs; EM specialty guidance says NOT to signal home or away rotation programs.
Complete an EM acting internship in your MS4 year and reference a specific high-acuity case in your personal statement.
We'll pair you with a reviewer who's served on Emergency Medicine selection committees. Your personal statement, CV, and signal strategy — line-edited against the bar above.
Data sourced from NRMP / AAMC, NRMP / AAMC. Match year 2025.