The residency application process is winding down for the current cycle. As this is my second season reviewing applications to my residency program as a resident, I’ve across some insight that I wished I had as a fourth year medical student applying to residency. Being on the other side of the fence, I gained a deeper appreciation for the process and the care my program invested in selecting this year’s applicants. I will share some insight along with examples from current residents at various programs in the country. Here are five tips for 2017-2018 cycle applicants and beyond.
AJ Brown
AJ Brown is a third-year Internal Medicine resident physician. Once she completes her Internal Medicine residency, she will continue on to her gastroenterology fellowship. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, painting, and mentoring disadvantaged children.