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I am an allopathic medical graduate applying for residency.

I did an observership for a certain residency program over the summer to get some clinical experience since I am no longer in medical school. Also, I wanted to demonstrate that I am interested in the program and hopefully get an interview in the fall.

I contacted the program after I submitted my application in September.

The program coordinator responded stating that they received my documentation and that I would not be required to have a formal interview and that they will consider my candidacy when they prepare the rank list.

How should I gauge this response?

Can programs rank without a formal interview?

Do applicants who do observerships typically get courtesy interviews?

What should be my next step as I am really interested in this particular program?

Your feedback is kindly appreciated!