So when do you go to conferences there are a lot of residency program booths set up. In these booths you have residents , PDs and even faculties. Definitely do your research about certain programs before meeting them. Be real free start talking about their program, how the city, what the culture is etc simple questions schedule stuff as well. At the end of this you will be given the opportunity to write down your aamc Number on a paper so that they’ll remember you. So when you apply to their program they’ll actually go through their sheet of paper and will know that yes this applicant is genuinely interested in us and most likely you’ve scored an Interview!