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Residency Interview Tips & Tricks: The Ultimate Guide

Dr. Mike Ren, Dr. Chris Carrubba, Sarah Godfrey, and Leila Javidi, MD, MPH also contributed to this post. Residency interview season is an exciting time—this is your opportunity to not only put a “face to the name” after submitting your ERAS application, but also to learn about which residency programs are truly the right fit

Sep 01, 2022

Managing Your Finances Through Med School and Beyond

The following article is an interview between Dr. David Delnegro, an Emergency Medicine Attending, and Anthony DiMeglio, a financial advisor. In this interview, the two discuss financial wellness practices for those pursuing medical education, at each stage from pre-med to a practicing physician. Dr. David Delnegro (DD): Hello there! My name is David Delnegro and

Jul 11, 2022

How to Thrive as a Family Medicine PGY-2 Resident

Intern year is finally over. You have learned more medicine and worked more hours than you thought possible. Now, you’re ready to officially become an upper level in the program, which brings new responsibilities and challenges. As a seasoned resident, you will spend most of second year learning about sub-specialties relevant to your future practice

Jul 05, 2022

How Can I Balance Parenting with Medical Training?

Inevitably in medicine, someone will tell you that there is no good time to have children. Arguably, I had my children during two of the worst times in a medical career – intern year and first year of fellowship. Trying to figure out how to be a great parent, while trying to survive 28 to

Jun 30, 2022

How to Succeed in Your Intern Year of Family Medicine

You probably found your way to this blog after matching into a family medicine residency, if so, congratulations! The next three years will be some of the most fun and challenging years in your medical career. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and work with experienced attendings and grow into your own style of practicing

Apr 20, 2022

What Med Students Should Do Post-Match

Congratulations to you for matching! It’s a big deal. Celebrate well and then consider completing the following to make your transition into residency that much easier. Give thanks As you celebrate with your friends and family, don’t forget to thank your mentors. There were various parties who helped you match, from the faculty who talked

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