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Residency

Residency refers to postgraduate clinical training, residency applications, specialty training, and resident career development.

Dr. Sean Rogers

Physician Q&A

From ER Nurse to Family Medicine Physician: A Conversation With Dr. Sean Rogers

Abstract: At the time of this interview, Dr. Sean Rogers was a graduating third-year family ... Read more

Katherine Rodriguez

Updated April 14, 2026 by Katherine Rodriguez

Personality Traits

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Getting to Know You with the Big Five Personality Traits

Have you ever been asked, “How would you describe yourself?” or, “What unique personality traits ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated July 16, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Dr. Ezra Yu

Physician Q&A

Physician Interview: Dr. Ezra Yu, Internal Medicine Resident

Ezra Yu, DO, Internal Medicine PGY-2 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center at Fort Bliss, ... Read more

Alexander Salas

Updated May 21, 2025 by Alexander Salas

Internal Appeal

Residency and The Match

The Importance of Internal Appeal Mechanisms

I’ve written before about the risks residents and fellows take by not utilizing the internal ... Read more

Greg Care

Updated February 27, 2025 by Greg Care

Medical Residents: Students or Employees

Residency and The Match

Are Medical Residents and Fellows Employees or Students?

A recent decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Mares v. ... Read more

Greg Care

Updated May 15, 2024 by Greg Care

Professionalism

Residency and The Match

The Slippery Concept of “Professionalism” in Residency is a Problem

Residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited training programs know well that “Professionalism” is one of the ... Read more

Greg Care

Updated April 17, 2024 by Greg Care

Residency Remediation

Residency and The Match

Top 5 Steps If You Are Placed on Residency Remediation

Many residents and fellows in graduate medical education programs who reach out to me for ... Read more

Greg Care

Updated February 6, 2024 by Greg Care

Chris Choukalas

Physician Q&A

Ask Me Anything: Dr. Christopher Choukalas, Academic Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician

Dr. Choukalas is an academic anesthesiologist and intensive care physician. He is Co-PI on a ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated November 24, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Managing Finances in Medical Residency

Budgeting

How to Manage Your Finances in Medical Residency

Transitioning from medical school to residency marks one of the biggest changes in your medical ... Read more

Dr. Brennan Kruszewski

Updated October 23, 2022 by Dr. Brennan Kruszewski

two phase residency match

Residency and The Match

Two-Phase Residency Match Proposed by NRMP

NRMP would eliminate the SOAP in favor of a two-phase main residency match The National ... Read more

Laura Turner

Updated December 19, 2022 by Laura Turner

Dr. Michael McDowell, Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Physician Q&A

Ask Me Anything: Dr. Michael McDowell, Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Dr. McDowell is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and ... Read more

Laura Turner

Updated August 2, 2022 by Laura Turner

Fired from your Residency Program

Residency and The Match

5 Steps to Take If You Are Fired From Your Residency Program

No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, ... Read more

Greg Care

Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care

Residency and The Match

How do I handle a waiver request with the NRMP?

Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of ... Read more

Greg Care

Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care

Residency and The Match

Ten Resources That You Need To Succeed As A Resident Physician Onwards

Are you a resident physician? A fully licensed and board-certified physician? If so, then you ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network

Dental School

Ten Free Resources You Need On Your Dental School Journey

Getting accepted to dental school is an accomplishment that should be celebrated, preferably with less ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network

Investing

Homeownership Tips for Medical School Graduates: Yes, You Can!

You’ve been laser-focused on your studies for a long time. It may even feel like ... Read more

Susan Doktor

Updated August 16, 2022 by Susan Doktor

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Veterinary School

Graduating from Veterinary School: Approaching the VIRMP Application

So, you are interested in applying for a Veterinary Internship or Residency position for advanced ... Read more

Corey Fisher

Updated June 22, 2022 by Corey Fisher

Finding a Job

The Ultimate Guide For Discovering Your Best Fit: Hospital Or Private Practice

After years of dedication to the specialty area and with just a few months left ... Read more

Gabrielle Baglino

Updated June 22, 2022 by Gabrielle Baglino

Residency and The Match

Stay Safe: A Mantra for New Residents

The first year of residency has never been easy. The jump one must make from ... Read more

Hillary Mullan

Updated June 22, 2022 by Hillary Mullan

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