The Complete Package for IMG Applicants

Who works with you?

Dr. Finkel represents the highest standards in the field—editing every essay personally, conducting all Strategy Sessions and Mock Interviews, and offering each client direct access to her advice. Since Dr. Finkel founded Insider Medical Admissions in 2007, she has been involved with every applicant who has hired her and has never handed a client off to less experienced advisors.

IMG Applicants: Residency Personal Statement; ERAS/ResidencyCAS®; Curriculum Vitae; Letter of Interest, Intent, or Recommendation; Residency Mock Interviews; Residency Strategy Sessions

Utilize Dr. Finkel’s expertise from the beginning to the end of the residency admissions process and put yourself on the inside track to admissions success.
This comprehensive residency package includes:

  • Dr. Finkel’s personalized pre-review of your background information
  • An initial, one-hour, one-on-one, live Zoom® video Strategy Session in which Dr. Finkel assesses how to highlight your strengths and limit your liabilities
  • Expert editing of your Personal Statement (3 edits)
  • Expert editing of your ERAS/ResidencyCAS® (3 edits)
  • Expert editing of your Curriculum Vitae (3 edits)
  • Two hours of one-on-one live Zoom® video Mock Interviews
  • A post interview written summary of questions practiced and strategic, individually-tailored responses
  • Expert editing of your Letter of Interest
  • Email communication with Dr. Finkel throughout the process
  • Extended Use Period, Per Terms and Conditions

How it works

Step 1. Make payment below.

Step 2: Send your background information and at least two means of reaching you (cell, land line, etc.) to insidermedical@gmail.com.

Step 3: Start your work with Dr. Finkel by making an appointment for your Strategy Session. Click here to schedule your Strategy Session.

By submitting payment, you agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions.

“[Regarding the strategy session] You highlighted my strong points and suggested how I could better express them in my application. You also pointed out my weaknesses and ways to overcome them. [Regarding the editing services] You gave excellent suggestions for my personal statement… [Regarding the mock interview] Interestingly you covered everything during the interview, or I should say more than I was asked in the actual interviews… The program for which I matched was my top most choice…”
– NH, residency applicant

“I would like to thank you for providing expertise in helping me create a strong personal statement, ERAS application and prepare me for interviews. Excelling in all components helped me match at the top choice pathology residency program.”
– Name withheld, residency applicant

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Services and pricing

The Complete Package
The Complete Package – $6,695
(Pre-review of your background information +1-hr live Zoom® video Strategy Session + Personal Statement editing (3 edits) + ERAS/ResidencyCAS (3 edits) + Curriculum Vitae (3 edits) + live Zoom® video Mock Interview Package (2 hours) + written summary of interview questions practiced and recommended, individually-tailored responses + Letter of Interest (3 edits) +Email communication with Dr. Finkel throughout the process + extended use period*
Click here to use Zelle.

*Please see the Editing Services page for standard parameters for all Complete Package editing services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start?

Start your Complete Package with Dr. Finkel by hiring her (see Zelle link above) and making an appointment for your Strategy Session.

Will you write my personal statement for me?

No. Insider does not generate content.

How fast is the turnaround?

Dr. Finkel’s turnaround time is very fast. Unless there is an unforeseen event, edits come back within 48 to 72 hours.

When should I schedule my mock interview?

As soon as your first invitation arrives.

What does “Extended Use” mean?

Eighteen months of service.


About Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital. She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more

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