A Letter to Myself, Future Resident, on Dealing with Myself, Current Medical Student
Residents, don't forget where you came from when you're not a student anymore.
Written by: Lindsay Heuser
Published on: June 25, 2014
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Lessons Learned on the Residency Admissions Trail
Keep these tips in mind when visiting residency programs and creating your Match list.
Written by: Michael McDowell
Published on: June 16, 2014
Ten things I learned in medical school (Other than, you know, the medical stuff)
Clinical training is filled with hidden lessons that aren't found in any textbook.
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: May 19, 2014
Navigating Your Future: A Roadmap to Specialty Exploration
Starting early and allowing yourself time to explore specialties during your first three years of school will put you in strong position to apply and match into the field that best suits you.
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: April 21, 2014
Emergency Medicine: Can a Sizzling Hot Specialty Burn You to a Crisp?
The high rate of emergency physician burnout indicates that students matching to emergency residencies don't know what they're getting into.
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: February 11, 2014
The Big Question: What Specialty Should I Choose?
Medical specialty choice: Who am I and what should I do in my professional life?
Written by: Anita D. Taylor
Published on: March 14, 2013
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
Getting into Residency: Most Important Factors
What factors are most important to residency program directors when deciding who to interview and rank? Jessica Freedman, MD breaks down the results of the NRMP survey.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: February 27, 2011
Using "SOAP" to Clean Up the Scramble
The Scramble will undergo significant changes in 2012. Michelle Finkel, MD, details these changes and how matched and unmatched candidates will be affected.
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: October 24, 2010
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
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
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
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 Match Success: Lessons Learned
What can medical students do to improve their chances of matching at the program of their choice? Jessica Freedman, MD, provides hints and tips.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: August 16, 2009
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
Getting Into Residency: Part 2
Should you follow-up with programs after an interview? How do you pick someone to write your letter of recommendation? What is appropriate to discuss at your interview?
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: February 9, 2009
Getting Into Residency: Part 1
You were able to get into medical school so you think it will be the ... Read more
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: October 5, 2008
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
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