Have you ever been asked, “How would you describe yourself?” or, “What unique personality traits will you bring to the profession that will help you to be successful?” 1. It’s incredible how these simple questions can stump the smartest people. Psychology classes have made personality tests popular among high school, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated July 16, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
I was recently asked to speak to students at my former medical school and give advice on succeeding in the clinical years of medical school and the residency application process. In speaking with them, the ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated June 23, 2022 by Kara Hessel
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, for having a grueling training process and incredibly arduous schedule, and for requiring a good deal of personal sacrifice in ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated April 30, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
Does research mean a whole lot when applying to residency? Listener Nathan called in to the SCP Hotline at 347-SHORTCT to ask how research works for medical students. Is it necessary? Is it recommended? How do you ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 23, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
This time of year medical students are beginning to think of where they may match for residency. At this point in the application cycle, most candidates have completed a number of interviews and have an ... Read more
Q Lee
Updated June 26, 2022 by Q Lee
Last month I wrote about the early part of 4th year as a kind of second-look for medical students – an occasion for confirming specialty choice, or perhaps changing one’s mind altogether. For me, it ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Residency applications! The light at the end of the tunnel, and the process that will chart the course for the next 3+ years of your life and your spouse’s medical career. No big deal, or ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
The residency application process is winding down for the current cycle. As this is my second season reviewing applications to my residency program as a resident, I’ve across some insight that I wished I had as ... Read more
AJ Brown
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Brown
It is that time of year again. Medical school students across the country are preparing applications for residency and pursuing audition rotations at residencies they are hoping to woo into an interview and hopefully to match ... Read more
Jeff Steiner
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jeff Steiner
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