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specialty

Medical

Specialty Spotlight: Internal Medicine and Family Medicine

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a chance to interact with some of the ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: February 18, 2019

Residency and The Match

Looking at Other Specialties

This column has been focused on providing clinical snapshots while exploring the factors that affect ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: February 26, 2018

fourth year

Residency and The Match

Choosing a Specialty: Taking a Second Look

By Brent Schnipke As I have spoken with physicians, residents, and other medical students about ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: August 28, 2017

Medical Spouse

Residency and The Match

Residency: The Interview and Selection Process

Residency applications! The light at the end of the tunnel, and the process that will ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: June 1, 2017

popular specialty areas

Residency and The Match

Popular Specialty Areas – and What Med Students Should Know About Them

For medical school students, perhaps one of the most difficult choices to be made in ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: May 15, 2017

Residency and The Match

The Undifferentiated Medical Student Podcast: Your Virtual Mentor for Choosing a Specialty

What is the Undifferentiated Medical Student podcast? Give us an intro. TUMS is an interview-based ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: March 16, 2017

med-peds residents

Residency and The Match

Why Med-Peds? A Current Resident’s Perspective

The transition from eager-to-learn-everything MS3 to self-assured MS4 with a clear residency goal comes much ... Read more

Written by: Michael Cafarchio

Published on: December 6, 2016

Medical School

How My Research Degree Taught Me I’m Not a Surgeon

Recognizing the connection between lab work and surgery What surprised me the most during my ... Read more

Written by: Michael Mehlman

Published on: September 7, 2016

choosing a residency

Residency and The Match

Choosing a Residency That’s Right for You

If you are in medical school, you have been making choices for a long time ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: June 6, 2016

Medical School

What I Wasn’t Meant To Do in Medical School

Don't be surprised if your medical school experience changes the idea of the future you had envisioned for yourself.

Written by: Farah Kahn

Published on: July 30, 2014

Medical

Top Factors to Consider When Comparing Medical Schools

There are many factors to consider when choosing the school you will attend for your medical education.

Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Published on: June 11, 2014

Residency and The Match

Navigating Your Future: A Roadmap to Specialty Exploration

Starting early and allowing yourself time to explore specialties during your first three years of school will put you in strong position to apply and match into the field that best suits you.

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: April 21, 2014

Residency and The Match

The Big Question: What Specialty Should I Choose?

Medical specialty choice: Who am I and what should I do in my professional life?

Written by: Anita D. Taylor

Published on: March 14, 2013

Residency and The Match

Switching Specialties

Unhappy with your residency? Learn more about what it takes to switch specialties.

Written by: Elizabeth Losada

Published on: March 7, 2010

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