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When it comes to what is internal medicine vs family medicine, it can be tough to know where the line is. Careers in internal medicine (IM) and family medicine (FM) have a lot in common, but as we’ll see, there…
In recent years, several U.S. states have implemented laws that allow certain groups of international medical graduates (IMGs) to bypass traditional residency requirements before independently practicing medicine in the U.S. This development is seen as a response to both physician shortages—particularly…
Have you heard the news?! In an exciting move, the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has introduced a Fee Assistance program to support med students’ fees for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations® (USMLE®) in 2024. This is a…
If you’re in the middle of clinical rotations, you might be wondering how in the world you’re going to make time to study for shelf exams. Trust me, you’re not alone! M3 year is one of the most difficult parts…
This year, I attended the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Advance conference in Las Vegas, which bills itself as the anesthesia business event. We heard lectures from thought leaders in the field, and saw innovative companies utilizing new technologies to…
Starting residency just a couple of months ago has been an absolute roller coaster! While there’s no white coat ceremony in residency, it was still a proud moment to don the long white coat for the first time. The clinical…
Are you looking for a sample letter of recommendation for a residency application for an international medical graduate (IMG)? If so, it’s perfectly understandable, as it can be difficult to know what to say in them. We’ll go over a…
If you’re starting on your ERAS personal statement, chances are you’re struggling with your “hook” (or introductory paragraph). We get it—”blank page syndrome” is real! Rather than turning to ChatGPT to write your essay for you, we’re here to help…
This post was originally published in March 2022. The path to practicing as a physician is filled with exams, from Step 1 to shelf exams, Step 2, and beyond. They can be challenging hurdles to surpass, so it’s no wonder…
This post was originally published in August 2022 by a Blueprint tutor. So, all of your hard work and medical school prep have paid off. Now you are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a medical school— congratulations!…