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The Ultimate Med Matchmaker: 6 Steps to the Residency Couples Match

Erin Elbel and Dr. Mike Ren contributed to this post. Ah, medical love: the phenomenon where, from across the lecture hall, your eye is drawn more to someone cute than it is to the acid-base lecture. This is not an uncommon occurrence—according to a recent AMA survey, 40% of doctors are married to other doctors, probably due to

Jan 18, 2024

What to Consider When Ranking Internal Medicine Programs

Choosing an internal medicine residency program marks a significant and impactful step in your career, often driven by a passion for tending to the health and wellness of adults. And yet, while you’ve taken this step, you probably have some questions about what to look for in a residency program. To help you find one

Jan 03, 2024

What to Consider When Ranking Emergency Medicine Programs

Why did you choose emergency medicine? In the heart of the hospital, the emergency room stands as a sanctuary of controlled chaos. Bright, fluorescent lights cast an eerie glow over the room, illuminating a symphony of activity. Nurses move with purpose, their steps a rhythm to the urgent cadence of beeping monitors and ringing beepers.

Dec 05, 2023

What to Consider When Ranking Pediatric Residency Programs

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 tremendous growth and development while providing comprehensive care for their patients. The opportunity to form

Nov 30, 2023

Opposed vs Unopposed Family Medicine Residency Programs: A Comparative Analysis

If you’ve reached the point in your medical journey when it’s time to rank your top family medicine programs, the decision can be tough. Rest assured, all family medicine residency programs will provide you with the training you’ll need to successfully navigate the complex field of primary care. Still, not all programs are alike. The

Nov 16, 2023

How to Prepare for Your Residency Application During Each Year of Medical School

Congrats, you’ve gotten into medical school! Your dreams are coming true! Finally embarking on your medical training is a momentous occasion, worthy of celebration. Still, for many new students, it’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed as the reality of the journey ahead starts to sink in. During your first day of class, as you

Nov 14, 2023

What to Consider When Ranking Family Medicine Residency Programs

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 for assessing a residency program based on a broad array of factors, such as its

Oct 25, 2023

Going Back to In-Person Residency Interviews: How to Prepare & What to Expect

You’ve worked hard and prepared well, gathering recommendation letters, building your resume and drafting your personal statement. You polished your ERAS application and triple-checked it for any mistakes. Then you applied to the programs you want to attend for residency, and even sent out your signals to the ones you like most. And now, finally,

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