Residency interview season is an exciting but demanding time, and when it coincides with the holidays, the balancing act can feel overwhelming. Scheduling virtual or in-person interviews while attending socials and maintaining professionalism requires thoughtful planning and effort. Trust me,…
In a previous post, we reviewed everything you need to know about how to shadow a doctor. Now, it’s time to take things to the next level—we’re going to give you a sense of what a typical day is like…
If you’ve wondered how to shadow a doctor, you’re not alone. For all you learn in medical school, nobody gives you a set of instructions on how to do it! Shadowing a physician is an invaluable experience, since it allows…
Are you gearing up for pediatric residency interviews and nervous about the questions you might be asked? Fear not! Pediatric residency interview questions aren’t meant to be a test—instead, they offer you an opportunity to shine and showcase your strengths…
Congratulations! You’ve completed Step 1 and you’re ready to get started on wards. But now you have a new challenge to face: the shelf exams you need to complete at the end of each clinical rotation. These tests are written…
When it comes to what is internal medicine vs family medicine, it can be tough to know where the line is. Careers in internal medicine (IM) and family medicine (FM) have a lot in common, but as we’ll see, there…
In recent years, several U.S. states have implemented laws that allow certain groups of international medical graduates (IMGs) to bypass traditional residency requirements before independently practicing medicine in the U.S. This development is seen as a response to both physician shortages—particularly…
Are you worried about what to do if you don’t match into residency? If you don’t even want to go there, it’s understandable. While not matching isn’t the end of the world, there’s a lot at stake. The good news…
In the new age of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)—we’re talking new logo and everything—the question on medical students’ minds is just how hard is Step 1 now? It’s still difficult, despite being pass And in fact, the…
In recent years, the role Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) plays in the residency application process has changed. When it transitioned from a scored assessment to a pass/fail test in January 2022, the change alleviated…