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Medical school will stretch your time in ways you couldn’t have imagined. In previous blogs, I’ve talked about the tenacity and resilience it demands. As you start this process, it’s very easy to get wrapped up in the idea of…
If you’re a fourth-year medical student, March marks the beginning of the next chapter of your medical journey. You’ve been anxiously awaiting the Match results. Even if Match Day ended up not being what you expected and you did not…
Practicing medicine is a privilege, and doing so in the US is a coveted one. To practice in the US, medical graduates have to take a long and difficult path. They typically complete their residency in the US to become…
On Monday in mid-March, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) will send out Match emails to eager, awaiting medical students. Most will be overjoyed that they matched, securing a spot in a coveted US residency program. However, some receive a…
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…
Happy Valentine’s Day from Blueprint Prep! The season of love has us thinking about how we can spread the love year-round, through all the ups and downs you face during med school. What better way than some good old-fashioned “open when”…
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…
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…
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…
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…