Residency refers to postgraduate clinical training, residency applications, specialty training, and resident career development.
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Medical School, Residency and The Match
In a New York Times article titled “On ‘The Pitt’, She Clocked Out on Time. ... Read more
Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Published August 6, 2026 by Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Abstract: Medicine is often portrayed as a profession defined by dedication to patient care and ... Read more
Amr Ihab, MD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Amr Ihab, MD
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
Healthcare PolicyMedical SchoolResidency and The Match
The U.S. has maintained a surplus of residency positions for MD and DO graduates from 2010 to 2025, ensuring sufficient training slots despite specialty-specific challenges.
Lee Burnett
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lee Burnett
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
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
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
A recent decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Mares v. ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated May 5, 2026 by Greg Care
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
Many residents and fellows in graduate medical education programs who reach out to me for ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated May 5, 2026 by Greg Care
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
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
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. 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
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
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
Are you a resident physician? A fully licensed and board-certified physician? If so, then you ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 21, 2026 by Student Doctor Network
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
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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