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The new “MyERAS” program signaling has been designed to streamline and enhance the residency application process, providing a more efficient way for aspiring medical professionals to signal their interest and intent to residency programs. This implementation has been very beneficial,…
As medical students, we strive not only to acquire knowledge and clinical skills but also to become compassionate and competent physicians. A great resource that can help us navigate this diverse set of challenges is mentorship. Mentors play a pivotal…
As the academic year progresses, the journey of aspiring medical professionals reaches a critical juncture—the process of applying to residency programs. Each year, the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) undergoes updates to enhance the application experience for hopeful applicants and…
As medical students, we’ve all been there—buried under piles of books, drowning in information, and questioning our sanity. (Trust me, I’ve been through it, too.) Of course, staying motivated during this grueling process is the key to success. But how…
The second year of medical school (MS2) is an exciting time. Most students will have completed the more basic science courses like biochemistry and physiology and move on to more clinical material such as pathology and pharmacology. For this reason,…
The exams you take during medical school are designed to test your knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to apply medical concepts in various clinical scenarios. During these exams, it’s inevitable that you’ll encounter difficult questions, and it’s important to…
Dr. Leila Javidi, Taylor Purvis, and Dr. Brian Radvansky contributed to this article. Starting your residency application can feel like an overwhelming task, especially when it comes to writing your ERAS personal statement. It’s not clear why essays of this…
The summer between the first (M1) and second (M2) years of medical school are important. It is most likely a medical student’s last true summer vacation, making it an ideal time to relax and have fun. However, it is also…
As a med school tutor, I often hear: “I perform well in clinics, but don’t do so great on exams.” “I’m just a bad test taker.” “I’ve never been good at standardized exams—they’re not for me.” “I get so nervous,…
Can You Diagnose This Condition? July A 38-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with an eyelid laceration sustained during a bar fight. The laceration is shown above. She has normal visual acuity, no corneal abrasions noted on fluorescein staining,…