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Choosing a pediatrics residency is a rewarding and impactful decision that often comes from a passion for nurturing the health and well-being of children. It’s a speciality that offers diverse patient populations and a dynamic experience, and pediatricians can witness…
By now, you’ve probably stumbled upon countless blogs and videos with generic advice on how to create your residency rank list. In fact, here’s a post I wrote about choosing a residency program! In my “catch-all” post, you’ll find tips…
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,…
When I was in elementary school, I remember often riding past my future middle school and thinking about how I would definitely get lost in all the hallways. But once I actually got to middle school, I found it exciting…
Entering medical school is a large stepping stone in your career, and deciding on a specialty is another critical decision that shapes your entire professional trajectory. In many ways, choosing the right one comes down to figuring out the kind…
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…
This year, I attended the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Advance conference in Las Vegas, which bills itself as the anesthesia business event. We heard lectures from thought leaders in the field, and saw innovative companies utilizing new technologies to…
Starting residency just a couple of months ago has been an absolute roller coaster! While there’s no white coat ceremony in residency, it was still a proud moment to don the long white coat for the first time. The clinical…
Are you looking for a sample letter of recommendation for a residency application for an international medical graduate (IMG)? If so, it’s perfectly understandable, as it can be difficult to know what to say in them. We’ll go over a…
Navigating the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) as an International Medical Graduate (IMG) is a challenge and can be daunting initially. This is particularly true when it comes to one of the most important parts of the application, your letters…