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Get A Better Letter: An Insider's Guide to Letters of Recommendation
By Michelle Finkel, MD Whether you are a candidate for medical school, residency, fellowship, dental ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Top Tips for Sub-Internship Success
The sub-internship is a crucial rotation for all medical students, no matter which specialty they ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
The Million Dollar Question
Interview season. The time of year that roads and skies swarm with the best and ... Read more
Myers Hurt
Updated June 26, 2022 by Myers Hurt
What You Should Know: Connecting With Pediatric Patients
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 16, 2019 by Brian Wu
Difficult Interview Questions: Learning To Hit A Curveball Out Of The Park
By Michelle Finkel, MD with CrispyDoc You put your heart and soul into your compelling, ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
5 Reasons Intern Year is Better Than Medical School
I had a certain level of (I thought well-justified) terror anticipating the start of intern ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
Opinion Column: A fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams
There exists a fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams – applicants who pass the exam ... Read more
Arvind Kutty
Updated August 21, 2026 by Arvind Kutty
Choosing a Field in Medicine: How to Maximize Your Time in Medical School
Choosing a field of medicine is likely the most important decision a medical student will ... Read more
Mimi Knoll
Updated August 21, 2026 by Mimi Knoll
Studying Medicine Abroad in English – Caribbean and Europe
Studying medicine at English-taught medical schools overseas could provide good opportunities for some students.
Moshe Cohen
Updated June 27, 2022 by Moshe Cohen
What I Wasn’t Meant To Do in Medical School
Don't be surprised if your medical school experience changes the idea of the future you had envisioned for yourself.
Farah Kahn
Updated June 27, 2022 by Farah Kahn
Lessons Learned on the Residency Admissions Trail
Keep these tips in mind when visiting residency programs and creating your Match list.
Michael McDowell
Updated June 27, 2022 by Michael McDowell
This is No Lake Wobegon: When Medical School Means You’re No Longer Above Average
Medical school may mean you're no longer at the top of your class, but that doesn't mean you won't be successful.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
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.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Getting Into Medical School and Residency: Wish I Knew It Before I Blew It
Drawing on the wisdom of those who have gone before you can help you avoid career-hindering mistakes.
Michelle Finkel
Updated August 21, 2026 by Michelle Finkel
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.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
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.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
The Successful Match: Getting Into Emergency Medicine
The Successful Match discusses getting into an Emergency Medicine residency with Dr. Jamie Collings of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
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.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
