Of the 4,455 total residents training in 188 ACGME-accredited radiology residency programs, 88.3% are graduates of U.S. allopathic medical schools, 7.6% are international medical graduates, and 3.9% are osteopathic graduates.1 Dr. Vicki Marx is the director of the radiology program at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, and we asked for her insights into the radiology residency selection process.
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The Successful Match: How to Succeed in your Residency Interview
For most residency applicants, the arrival of November marks the beginning of the interview season. This often brings back memories of the medical school admission interview, with the ubiquitous “Why do you want to be a doctor?” question.
Four years later, you find yourself in a similar situation – this time, hoping to land a position in the specialty and residency program of your choice. “Why do you want to be a doctor?” is now replaced with “Why do you want to go into [this specialty]?” and “Why are you interested in our residency program?” While the questions will differ to some extent, you may be experiencing the same gamut of emotions – uncertainty, nervousness, and perhaps even fear.
Opportunities in the Indian Health Service
A detailed discussion of the volunteer, employment and scholarship opportunities available through the Indian Health Service.
The Successful Match: Interview with Dr. Marianne Green
A key component of the successful match is a full understanding of the residency selection process, and the factors that influence it. Program directors are key decision-makers in this process, and their insights and experience are invaluable. In future columns of The Successful Match, we will present conversations with program directors and other key decision-makers across the different specialties.
We would like to preface these upcoming columns by highlighting the results of an important study done by Dr. Marianne Green. Dr. Green is the Associate Dean for Medical Education at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She is the former associate program director of the internal medicine residency program at Northwestern. Dr. Green is the recipient of multiple teaching awards, and her peers have recognized her as one of the “Best Doctors in America.”
Medical School Admissions: Lessons Learned
AMCAS opens in early May and the next wave of applicants is preparing to submit applications, so it seems apropos to summarize some key observations I have made while privately advising medical school applicants. Here is my list of some essentials for medical school applicants to improve their chances of acceptance.
- Submit an early application
Everything you read tells you that the #1 rule of medical school admissions is to apply early. But, I find that many applicants still ignore this advice. You should not only submit your application as early as possible but also make sure that your transcripts and letters of reference are sent in promptly. - Take your MCAT exam early
Again, the key word here is “early.” Your application will not be reviewed until your pending MCAT scores are in so, if you have worked hard to submit your AMCAS application in June, don’t negate this effort by taking an August MCAT.
Getting Into Residency: Part 2
As the current residency application cycle is winding down, the next wave of applicants is getting ready to apply for the 2009/2010 season. As you begin thinking about your residency application, you should consider who will be writing your letters of recommendation (LORs), how you will talk about your path to residency at your interview, and how you should contact programs and follow up with them (and if this really makes a difference in outcome).
This article serves as a follow-up to the article, “Getting Into Residency: Part 1,” which was published on the Student Doctor Network in October 2008.
Student Hosts
So you’ve scheduled an interview at your dream school and bought your plane ticket, but where will you stay the night before the interview?
Interviewees have several options available to them when choosing lodging. Oftentimes, the obvious choice is a hotel room located close to the school, but this option can be expensive. Staying with a student host can be a great alternative.
If you have browsed the Student Doctor Network Forums, you are probably aware that student hosting exists, but you might not understand exactly how it works or why it’s a good option.
How to Survive Interview Travels
You’ve been waiting for what seems like an eternity. You practically snatch the mail from … Read more
20 Questions: Harry Rosen, MD [Hospitalist, Author]
Dr. Harry Rosen was born in Israel and received his bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge. He attended The Sackler School of Medicine, obtaining his M.D. in 2000.
He completed his residency at West Los Angeles Veterans Administration in 2004, and he currently works as a hospitalist at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center in Southern California. Most recently, Dr. Rosen has written “The Consult Manual of Internal Medicine.”
Editor’s Note: For more book information and sample content from “The Consult Manual of Internal Medicine”, please visit http://www.medconsultpublishing.com.
Q: Describe a typical day at work
A: A usual day at work starts off at about 9am when I arrive at the hospital and start on my first can of Pepsi or Coke — or, if I feel daring, a Mountain Dew. The caffeine and sugar help start the day off with a sweet pick-me-up.
20 Questions: Michael Hyde, O.D. [Optometry]
Optometrist Michael Hyde graduated from the University of Houston in 2002. He currently practices on … Read more
20 Questions: Otha Myles, MD [Infectious Disease]
Otha Myles, M.D. is the Deputy Chief of Epidemiology and Threat Assessment at Walter Reed … Read more
20 Questions: Lawrence Terra, MD [Reproductive Endocrinology]
After starting out as a failed journalism major, Dr. Lawrence Terra wound up graduating Phi Beta Kappa from a prestigious midwestern university with a B.A. in Psychology. He graduated with High Honors from an University of California medical school and now pursues his original dream of journalism through a popular blog.
He completed a four-year OB/GYN Residency and then went on to a Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). He has worked with many of the pioneers in the field of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Dr. Terra is currently in full-time private practice as the Medical Director of an IVF program in Southern California. He is a sought-after lecturer, giving educational talks to hundreds of physicians and medical students annually. Dr. Terra is a Board-Certified Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and an active faculty member at two medical schools.
He recently sat down with SDN to give us a glimpse of life as a Reproductive Endocrinologist.
Health Care Policy and The Student Doctor: Gary LeRoy, MD
An SDN interview with family medicine leader, Gary LeRoy, MD. SDN: Gary, your resume is … Read more
20 Questions: Lee C. Rogers, DPM, Diabetic Limb Salvage
Lee C. Rogers, DPM is the director of the Amputation Prevention Center at Broadlawns Medical … Read more
20 Questions: Ken Elder, O.D. [Optometry]
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ken Elder, O.D. graduated from the State University of … Read more
20 Questions: John T. Sinnott, MD, FACP, Infectious Disease
John T. Sinnott, MD, FACP is the Director of the Division of Infectious Disease and … Read more
Professional Profile: John Codwell III, DPM, Podiatric Medicine
Dr. John Codwell III, a Detroit native, always wanted to be a doctor but didn’t … Read more
20 Questions: Michael Rack, MD, Sleep Medicine
Michael Rack, MD grew up in Southern California. He graduated from the University of Iowa … Read more
20 Questions: Dennis Stokes, MD, MPH, Pediatric Pulmonologist
Dr. Dennis C. Stokes is a Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Program in … Read more
Special Master’s Program: Interview with Robert Banks, PhD
Dr. Robert Banks is a professor and course director of medical physiology in University of … Read more