20 Questions: Sandeep Jauhar, MD
Interview with Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, a cardiologist and author of Intern: A Doctor's Initiation.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: October 19, 2011
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20 Questions: Richard A. Sheff, MD, Author, Family Medicine
Dr. Richard A. Sheff is a family physician, healthcare consultant, and author of Doctor Confidential: Secrets Behind the Veil.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: June 22, 2011
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
All About Competency: Part 2
What are the characteristics of successful health professionals? How can you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in your skills? Part two of a six part series.
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: March 9, 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
All About Competency: Part 1
Think that great grades = great doctor? In the 21st century, success will require you build competencies that you can apply to evolving technology. Part one of a six part series.
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: February 10, 2011
Caribbean Medical Schools: What to Consider
Dr. Jessica Freedman discusses challenges Caribbean medical students face in obtaining rotation and residency positions.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: January 9, 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 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.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: August 25, 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
Switching Specialties
Unhappy with your residency? Learn more about what it takes to switch specialties.
Written by: Elizabeth Losada
Published on: March 7, 2010
Acing Your Residency Interview
Want to match with the residency position of your dreams? Jessica Freedman, MD offers tips for succeeding in a key step - the residency interview.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: December 13, 2009
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
The Successful Match: Interview with Dr. Marianne Green
An interview with Dr. Marianne Green, an expert on the views of program directors and the relative importance of residency selection criteria.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: May 10, 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