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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,…
If your Step 1 exam is scheduled in 2025, you may be wondering whether you need to be following conventional advice about Step 1 dedicated periods. Should you follow the detailed study calendars that abound online? Should you use the…
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…
In a previous post, we reviewed everything you need to know about how to shadow a doctor. Now, it’s time to take things to the next level—we’re going to give you a sense of what a typical day is like…
If you’ve wondered how to shadow a doctor, you’re not alone. For all you learn in medical school, nobody gives you a set of instructions on how to do it! Shadowing a physician is an invaluable experience, since it allows…
Are you gearing up for pediatric residency interviews and nervous about the questions you might be asked? Fear not! Pediatric residency interview questions aren’t meant to be a test—instead, they offer you an opportunity to shine and showcase your strengths…
Congratulations! You’ve completed Step 1 and you’re ready to get started on wards. But now you have a new challenge to face: the shelf exams you need to complete at the end of each clinical rotation. These tests are written…
Below is a conversation with an anonymous PGY-4 fellow at a cardiology fellowship program. This post is part of our interview series with residents across various medical specialties to help medical students decide which path is right for them. Let’s…
This post is a conversation with an anonymous PGY-1 internal medicine resident, as part of our interview series with residents across various medical specialties to help medical students decide which path is right for them. Let’s dive in! For a…
Below is a conversation with an anonymous intern at an emergency medicine residency program. This post is part of our interview series with residents across various medical specialties to help medical students decide which path is right for them. Let’s…