How to Get The Residency You Want
Updated September 9, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more
BoardVitals
Updated June 26, 2022 by BoardVitals
Residency and The Match
Once you complete medical school, you must complete a residency to practice medicine. Learn more about the Match, residencies, different specialties, and life as a resident physician.
Choosing a Specialty: Taking a Second Look
By Brent Schnipke As I have spoken with physicians, residents, and other medical students about ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
An Apology to a Medical Student
Dear medical students: I’m sorry. You had just finished two years of didactic learning and ... Read more
Karen Tran-Harding
Updated June 26, 2022 by Karen Tran-Harding
Switching Specialties: Why It’s Never Too Late to Try Something Different
“So if you don’t mind me asking, why did you make the switch?” I get ... Read more
Karen Tran-Harding
Updated August 23, 2022 by Karen Tran-Harding
The Future of MD/DO Residencies Under Single Accreditation
Recently, the Accrediting Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) announced that by 2020, all allopathic ... Read more
DocThoughts
Updated June 26, 2022 by DocThoughts
[Infographic] What You Should Know About ERAS
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Residency: The Interview and Selection Process
Residency applications! The light at the end of the tunnel, and the process that will ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Popular Specialty Areas – and What Med Students Should Know About Them
For medical school students, perhaps one of the most difficult choices to be made in ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
After the Match
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
The Undifferentiated Medical Student Podcast: Your Virtual Mentor for Choosing a Specialty
What is the Undifferentiated Medical Student podcast? Give us an intro. TUMS is an interview-based ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
A Look at the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP)
Even the most confident and competent students feel anxiety as Match Week approaches: “What if ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 3, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
The Match: A Guide for the Big Day
It’s almost here! The day you’ve been waiting for! Before we talk about how to ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
5 Things in Residency That I Didn’t Expect to be Hard (But Were)
I knew residency was going to be hard. I had anticipated the long hours, weeks ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Residency Applicants Beware! Make Sure You Understand the Match Participation Agreement
With Match Week approaching, this is an exciting and hectic time. As you prepare for ... Read more
James P. Holloway
Updated June 26, 2022 by James P. Holloway
Advice for 4th Years: Creating Your Best Residency Application
The residency application process is winding down for the current cycle. As this is my second ... Read more
AJ Brown
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Brown
Residency Caps: What Medical Students Should Know
Updated December 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Transitioning From Medical School to Residency
Congratulations! Graduating medical school and securing a spot in residency is a very exciting accomplishment. You ... Read more
Malia Hecht
Updated June 26, 2022 by Malia Hecht
Why Med-Peds? A Current Resident’s Perspective
The transition from eager-to-learn-everything MS3 to self-assured MS4 with a clear residency goal comes much ... Read more
Michael Cafarchio
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michael Cafarchio
How To Choose A Medical Specialty: A Book Review
By Brent Schnipke Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke