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Dual Applying for Residency: Is It Right For Me?

In the journey of every medical student, the residency application process stands as a significant milestone. One approach to this rite of passage is the practice of dual applying, or applying to more than one specialty. While in theory this approach may seem appealing, it requires careful, strategic planning and is not without its drawbacks.

May 16, 2023

How to Be Competitive as a Residency Match Reapplicant

Residency programs are competitive and require applicants to display excellence in academic performance, clinical know-how, and personal qualities such as communication, leadership, and professionalism. With an increasing number of qualified applicants each year, it’s difficult for program directors to select applicants for their incoming class. Despite their best efforts, some applicants may not match into

Apr 13, 2023

Taking a Gap Year During Medical School: The Ultimate Guide

If you’re tinkering with the idea of taking a gap year after medical school (or even forced to take one), then this is the article for you. This post aims to explore considerations, strategies, and suggestions prior to pursuing a gap year before residency. With this information and a game plan in place, you can

Mar 13, 2023

What Med Students Should Do Post-Match

Are you a fourth-year medical student who just matched? First off, congratulations! Are you now left wondering what to do with your time (since you can no longer spend endless hours on SDN stressing over your rank list)? Here are seven suggestions for things to do post-match! Take a Trip to Your Residency’s City Plan

Mar 10, 2023

So You Haven’t Matched… Now What? An Action Plan

If you are a fourth-year medical student, March marks the beginning of the next chapter of your medical journey. You have been anxiously awaiting the Match results. Even if Match Day ended up not being what you expected and you did not match this cycle, keep your head up! There are plenty of options to

Feb 21, 2023

How to Make A Residency Rank List That Puts Your Happiness First

Interview season is officially winding down, and with that comes a big sigh of relief. You are hopefully recovering from Zoom fatigue and spending much-deserved time with loved ones. But you’re not at the finish line quite yet! Match Day looms large and before you can tackle that emotional roller coaster, you must finalize your

Feb 16, 2023

What’s It Like Working With a Medical Residency Consultant?

Graduating from medical school and all you have to show for it is a degree? Surely there’s more. After putting in grueling hours in order to honor clerkships, excel at STEP/COMLEX, and participate in various service and research projects, med students have an opportunity to boast their accomplishments in the form of the ERAS application

Feb 09, 2023

Can I Stop Zooming Now? How to Know You’re Done with Residency Interviews

You’ve spent three years flipping through Anki flashcards, perfecting presentations, and crafting a CV in preparation for “Med School Nirvana,” also known as MS4. For years, you have listened to upperclassmen sing the praises of this golden time as they wrap up clinical rotations and celebrate Shelf and Step exams now being in the rearview

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