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Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Dr. Rajani Katta is a nationally recognized expert in dermatology and allergic contact dermatitis. Her advice on skin care and diet has been published in many magazines and newspapers, including the Oprah Magazine, Prevention, Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, and the Dr. Oz magazine. She has been interviewed as a dermatology expert on the ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC networks, as well as NPR and multiple radio stations. She has also authored multiple articles for medical journals on diet and dermatology. As a faculty member at the Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Samir Desai has educated and mentored medical students, residents, and international medical graduates, work for which he has received numerous teaching awards. He is an author and editor, having written books that together have sold over 250,000 copies worldwide.

Pre-Health

What Is Your Weakness?

Answering a common but challenging interview question.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: July 17, 2013

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Getting into Pediatrics

An interview with Dr. Su-Ting Li, program director of the University of California Davis pediatric residency program and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Pediatrics.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: May 15, 2011

the match

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Getting into Radiology

The Successful Match interviews Dr. Vicki Marx of USC Keck School of Medicine about the radiology residency selection process.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: October 10, 2010

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Getting Into Emergency Medicine

The Successful Match discusses getting into an Emergency Medicine residency with Dr. Jamie Collings of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: August 25, 2010

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Getting into Obstetrics and Gynecology

What does it take to make a successful match to Obstetrics and Gynecology? An interview with Dr. Eugene Toy, residency program director at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: May 30, 2010

three tips mmi

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: How to Succeed in your Residency Interview

It's residency interview season. Learn strategies for residency interview success from the authors of The Successful Match.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: November 1, 2009

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Getting into Dermatology

Competition is tough for dermatology residency positions. Learn how to shine in an interview with University of Pennsylvania dermatology residency director Dr. William James.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: October 18, 2009

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Getting into Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is one of the most competitive specialties. Learn what it takes to successfully match in this interview with Dr. Andrew Lee.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: August 2, 2009

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Interview with Dr. Marianne Green

An interview with Dr. Marianne Green, an expert on the views of program directors and the relative importance of residency selection criteria.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: May 10, 2009

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: The Importance of Mentoring

    In researching our book, we asked applicants what they found most difficult about ... Read more

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: April 2, 2008

oral communication skills

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Oral Communication Skills

By Rajani Katta, MD and Samir P. Desai, MD Every aspiring physician knows the importance ... Read more

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: October 23, 2007

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