Switching Specialties
Unhappy with your residency? Learn more about what it takes to switch specialties.
Elizabeth Losada
Updated June 27, 2022 by Elizabeth Losada
For Applicants
Explore programs, learn from students, and stay on track through the application cycle.
1. Choose a Path
Select your profession and focus on the stage of the process that matters most right now.
2. Study the Process
Use guides and articles to prepare for applications, secondaries, interviews, and decisions.
3. Compare and Discuss
Pair structured school research with perspective from applicants, students, and advisors.
4. Ask an Advisor
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5. Work with a Coach
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How to Work with Pre-Health Advisors and Committees
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The Successful Match: How to Succeed in your Residency Interview
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Residency Match Success: Lessons Learned
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Good Things Come to Those Who Are Waitlisted
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An interview with Dr. Gary Flashner, family physician and Vice President of Medical Content for ExitCare, LLC, whose experience includes serving as staff physician at Yosemite Medical Clinic in Yosemite National Park, California.
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Caribbean Medical Schools: A Good Option?
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Opportunities in Medical Writing
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Keys to make your application stand out from the crowd.
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Life as a Re-Applicant
How to survive your initial rejection and move on to re-apply to school.
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