Choosing a Specialty: Taking a Second Look
By Brent Schnipke As I have spoken with physicians, residents, and other medical students about ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: August 28, 2017
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.
An Apology to a Medical Student
Dear medical students: I’m sorry. You had just finished two years of didactic learning and ... Read more
Written by: Karen Tran-Harding
Published on: July 31, 2017
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
Written by: Karen Tran-Harding
Published on: July 27, 2017
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
Written by: DocThoughts
Published on: July 4, 2017
[Infographic] What You Should Know About ERAS
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: June 16, 2017
Residency: The Interview and Selection Process
Residency applications! The light at the end of the tunnel, and the process that will ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: June 1, 2017
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
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: May 15, 2017
After the Match
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: March 17, 2017
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
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: March 16, 2017
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
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: March 10, 2017
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
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: March 2, 2017
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
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: February 23, 2017
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
Written by: James P. Holloway
Published on: February 15, 2017
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
Written by: AJ Brown
Published on: February 13, 2017
Residency Caps: What Medical Students Should Know
Updated December 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: January 24, 2017
Transitioning From Medical School to Residency
Congratulations! Graduating medical school and securing a spot in residency is a very exciting accomplishment. You ... Read more
Written by: Malia Hecht
Published on: December 15, 2016
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
Written by: Michael Cafarchio
Published on: December 6, 2016
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
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: November 28, 2016
5 Things You Need to Know About Ranking Residencies for the Match
As you continue researching residency programs, applying, and interviewing with these programs, you’ll begin to ... Read more
Written by: ExamGuru
Published on: November 7, 2016