My Application Coach
Why make it harder than it has to be?
Let me guide you towards success.
I understand that application to medical school and residency has many challenges and one of them is crafting your application so that it is pitch-perfect. I support you each step of the way, from standard application and personal statement review, mock interviews and personalized strategic coaching to ensure you truly showcase your value.
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Welcome!
Miriam Parker MD, FACP, CIC, CSCC
I am a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who spent my entire career in Graduate Medical Education. I have served as a Program Director for over twenty-five years and have a strong understanding of the residency application and recruitment process from these roles. It has been my great pleasure over the years to work with many residents and medical students.
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I know how hard you've worked to get here.​
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I know how much it means to get into medical school or matched to a residency or fellowship spot.
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I understand the importance of a professional application - one that sets you apart instead of diminishing your accomplishments -- and know how to ensure yours does this for you. ​
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I've vetted thousands of ERAS applications and edited hundreds of individual personal statements.
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I've interviewed applicants for over twenty years and know how to help you stand out and avoid mistakes you can't afford to make.
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I'd be honored to help polish your application and make you shine brighter. It's what I do every day. It's what I love.
Do I really need an application coach?
This is what every prospective client wants to know.
I bet like most everyone I coach, you have received support from family and friends, sometimes even from mentors, and have been reassured that you are on the right track You've been told that your application looks great or that your interview skills are solid. I get it. But, as much as those individuals intend and often do provide helpful advice, they are not professional career coaches and have not spent decades assisting others with polishing applications or interviewing skills. It is really as simple as that.
If this weren't a high-stakes juncture in your career, it's unlikely you'd be reading this.
As an experienced application coach, I provide guidance which is honest, actionable and will ensure that you put forward a polished application. As a perceptive and results-driven interview coach, I will teach you how to present yourself to your best advantage during those all-important interviews which can make or break a candidate.
Why should I select you?
Another great question.
Many of my competitors in this space use residents, college students, college graduates and even residency and fellowship-trained physicians to provide these services. While these individuals may have graduated from top universities, excelled at competitive residency and fellowship programs, and possess good writing and editorial skills , the role of experience and expertise, particularly as a program director and career coach professional should not be underestimated.
I have worked with college students, medical students and residency applicants from around the world for over two decades and understand your unique challenges. I am a Certified Student Career Coach and Interview Coach and know how to teach you the skills you need. Quite honestly, I don't believe there's anyone better out there to help you.
If you are on the fence, I'd love for you to read the reviews from those who have used my services and decide for yourself.
What's it like to work with you?
My coaching style is both collaborative and directive in nature, depending on what is needed. I will be honest and clear about your unique situation and how I see your options. And I will always value your perspective as my client.
On every personal values assessment I have ever taken, kindness, integrity and perspective always show up at the top of the my list. I'm pretty sure all those whom I have coached and mentored would agree.
It's important to let you know that I am incredibly detail-oriented and won't settle for anything which doesn't showcase my clients to their best advantage. No matter what.
My goal is always to over-deliver and if you engage my services, I promise the same.
What services do you provide?
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Personal Statement Review
Crafting your personal statement so that it is compelling to your audience is a non-negotiable. I will work with you to celebrate your unique voice, demonstrate your signature strengths, and show why you're the best person for the position. Don’t settle for a mediocre personal statement; let me help you stand out from the crowd. Available as part of Package Plans.
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CV and Resume Editing and Rebranding
Looking for a CV transformation to showcase your skills and experiences? This is a complete redesign of your CV with detailed attention to description, word choice and visual appeal. Many options in terms of design including color, fonts, choice of template and addition of headshot tailored to your needs. I guarantee you won't be disappointed in the results. A short one-page resume is also available which is often the perfect accompaniment to requests for observerships and other clinical experiences, volunteer positions and research collaboration.
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Mock Interviews
Looking to make a great first impression during your medical school, residency or fellowship interview? If you are apprehensive about your abilities in this key application skill, you are not alone. A mock interview will allow you to grow your confidence and showcase your strengths. Every mock interview session includes a video-taped comprehensive interview and subsequent debriefing session. I will provide feedback on your responses to questions, engagement, likeability, body language and your speech. None of us were born knowing how to interview, but it's a skill everyone can learn with practice and the appropropriate feedback. Packages available.
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Mentorship
Ask Questions, Gain Clarity, Set Your Goals, Talk Strategy, Build Confidence - It's your call. I've mentored hundred of individuals with a mentorship/coaching style which is collaborative and facilitative. Packages available.
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ERAS / AMCAS Application Review
Ensure that your ERAS application is well written, polished and represents your achievements in the best possible light. All narrative sections of your current ERAS application will be reviewed with you. I will review your application in its entirety prior to our virtual meeting to ensure the greatest productivity during your session. Includes limited editing and wordsmithing. Available as part of package plans.
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Cover Letters and Thank You Notes
Let me help give your cover letters and follow-up "thank-you" notes the professional tone and look they deserve. You'll provide me with the specifics I'll need to craft the perfect letter. And you'll end up with a template you can adapt and use for any future needs.
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CASPER / Situational Judgement Test Preparation
Looking to boost your confidence on CASPER or another situational judgement test? I'm here to help guide you with prompts for written and videotaped answers which we'll review together in detail. Ensure that you have clarity around the 10 areas which are tested on CASPER and have a firm grasp of medical ethics and professionalism. Sessions can be tailored to what you need. I want you to go into your next SJT with confidence! Packages available.
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Secondary Essay Review for Medical School
Need expert help in reviewing and editing your secondary medical school essay? I will ensure that your essay is focused, well-written, and tailored to the specific prompt. Given the importance of timely essay submission, I guarantee 48-hour turnaround time for any work we do together. Packages available.
Get to know me and see if we're a good fit.
20 min