For an international medical graduate (IMG) planning on practicing in the US, the USMLEs (United States Medical Licensing Examinations) are an integral part of any US residency application. The USMLE Step exams (or their COMLEX equivalents) are designed to assess…
It’s September, which means you’ve probably settled into the rhythm of another year of medical school—and you may already be feeling the pressure that comes with it. Between studying, exams, clinical responsibilities, and trying to maintain a life outside of…
Nervous about prepping your questions to ask during residency interviews? You’re not the only one. Deciding what to ask program directors, residents, and faculty can feel just as stressful as answering their questions for you. That’s why we’ve pulled together…
As an anesthesiologist, I have a front-row seat to loads of medical students rotating through the OR on their surgical rotations. Some students know just what to do. They’re helpful, effective, and it’s plain to see how they’re extracting all…
Pass/fail medical schools are institutions in which students receive either a passing or failing designation instead of traditional letter grades (A-F), or tiered distinctions like honors/high pass This grading model has become increasingly common in the preclinical years of US…
Knowing how to deliver a patient presentation is one of the most important skills to learn on your journey to becoming a physician. After all, when you’re on a medical team, you’ll need to convey all the critical information about…
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is quite a unique environment in the hospital, one where seconds and minutes can mean the difference between life and death. If you’re on an ICU rotation, it may feel overwhelming. While you can typically…
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…
A residency application is a key step on your way to practicing medicine in the US. It determines the first impression you make on program directors (PDs) and inevitably affects your chances to match. We’ve made a list of 10…
As a residency counselor, I’ve had many students come to me with the worry that they’re at a disadvantage because they don’t have physicians in their family or personal connections who can introduce them to different fields of medicine. They…