Senior Resident

Early PGY3/PGY4

• If you are seriously considering simulation, then every effort should be made to set up an elective at an institution that you're interested in to see if simulation is for you. Many institutions offer two-week or four-week rotations for residents.
• Check out the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) Match resource and SAEM's Fellowship Directory to find simulation fellowship locations - there are currently 51.
• Plan for who you would like to ask for letters of recommendation for your application and inform them.

Summer of PGY3/PGY4

Start applying in the summer of your PGY3 year and prepare for your interview; be prepared to talk about your contributions as a resident in simulation. While there is no magic number in the amount of interviews you should be going on, attending anywhere from three to five increases your likelihood of matching into a simulation fellowship. You should also continue working on your personal statement and give the program you're interested in a reason why simulation is the right fit for you. Consistent contributions in committees and research are examples of continued focus towards simulation that can be chronologically noted throughout your time in residency.