Recruiter's Edge

Residency Recruiting

Strategic roadmap for residency outreach and program director relationship management.

Full TimelinePGY-1PGY-2PGY-3Fellowship

PGY-1July - DecemberAwareness

Introduce yourself and your organization at orientation events

Sponsor a resident welcome dinner or social event

Provide branded educational materials (study resources, wellness items)

Begin building relationship with Program Director and Program Coordinator

PGY-1January - JuneRelationship Building

Attend Grand Rounds as a guest or sponsor

Offer to present on career planning topics

Connect on Doximity and LinkedIn

Share community and lifestyle content

PGY-2July - DecemberEngagement

Host a 'Career Planning 101' lunch-and-learn

Discuss what residents are looking for in their first practice

Invite residents to shadow at your facility

Share physician testimonials from recent hires

PGY-2January - JuneNurturing

Personalized outreach about specific opportunities

Invite to site visits (even informal ones)

Connect with spouse/partner about community

Share market data and salary benchmarks for their specialty

PGY-3July - DecemberActive Recruitment

Present specific opportunities with detailed comp packages

Arrange formal site visits with full itinerary

Introduce to department leadership and potential colleagues

Discuss contract terms, loan repayment, and relocation

PGY-3January - JuneClosing

Extend formal offers to top candidates

Facilitate contract negotiations promptly

Begin pre-onboarding process

Maintain relationship with candidates who aren't ready yet

FellowshipYear 1-3Long-term Pipeline

Maintain quarterly touchpoints with fellows

Share relevant research and leadership opportunities

Invite to specialty-specific events at your facility

Position your organization as the ideal post-fellowship landing spot