How To Cope With A Disappointing Match
Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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Residency refers to postgraduate clinical training, residency applications, specialty training, and resident career development.
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Spotlighting Surgical Specialties
In my last column, I touched on some commonly chosen medical specialties and hopefully cleared ... Read more
Adelle
Updated May 5, 2026 by Adelle
Q&A with Dr. Farrah Fong, Family Medicine
Dr. Farrah Fong is a third year family medicine resident at Rutger’s/Robert Wood Johnson Medical ... Read more
Emily Millet
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emily Millet
Coping With An Overwhelmed Spouse
In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
What Research Means For Residency Applications
Does research mean a whole lot when applying to residency? Listener Nathan called in to ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 23, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Six Tips For A Successful Intern Year
Every July, freshly-minted doctors begin their first step as healthcare providers with their intern year. ... Read more
Andrew Lee
Updated June 23, 2022 by Andrew Lee
Ready for Residency: Year-by-Year Preparation for Dental Residency Applications
You spend most days in dental school trying to survive. Tests pummel you; dentures demand ... Read more
Abbey Tadros
Updated June 24, 2022 by Abbey Tadros
Dealing With The Unexpected
I’ve officially begun my interview trial! I’ll catalog more about my experiences as I go, ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 24, 2022 by Adelle
Surviving Without A Medical Community
How to find friends outside of the medical world A big part of surviving medical ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
9 Tips for Residency Interview Success
You’ve got a lot riding on your residency interviews: a competitive undergraduate academic track + ... Read more
Sarah Johnston
Updated June 24, 2022 by Sarah Johnston
Combined Medicine and Psychiatry Training: It’s a Thing
Most people asking what discipline I was pursuing during my fourth year of medical school ... Read more
Guero
Updated June 24, 2022 by Guero
Living In The Unknown: Part of Life As A Med Spouse
Can you recall moments in your adolescence when you were completely living in the moment, ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
Challenges as Opportunities to Grow
Up until medical school, my life was relatively smoothing sailing. I did not really have ... Read more
Medicine Pathways
Updated February 15, 2019 by Medicine Pathways
Finding Balance As A Mother and Surgeon
The same afternoon that I offered to write an article espousing all of my triumphs ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated February 16, 2019 by Kara Hessel
Night Float: Finding Mentors, Being a Mentor
Mentorship–both giving and receiving–is a crucial part of being a resident Keenan Laraway, MD Short Coat ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 25, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Student Loan Repayment Strategies for Medical Professionals
Unless you’re one of those people who wins every scholarship you apply for, you’ve likely ... Read more
Dave Rathmanner
Updated June 25, 2022 by Dave Rathmanner
What To Expect: Intern Year
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 25, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
How to Work with a Recruiter to Find a Job
In your second or third year of residency or fellowship, your smartphone will suddenly start ... Read more
Monya De
Updated October 23, 2022 by Monya De
Changing Your Mind—And Your Specialty
I’ve written about choosing a medical specialty throughout the third and even fourth years of ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated August 23, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
