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Pediatrics was easily one of my favorite rotations in medical school. There’s an incredible diversity in the patients you’ll meet, from toddlers excited to show off their stuffed animal collection, teenagers itching to leave, and babies who test your physical…
Gear up for the upcoming ERAS application 2026-2027 cycle with a deep dive into the latest updates for this season! There have been a few changes to the latest ERAS application, and while these aren’t as substantial as the updates…
In recent years, the role Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) plays in the residency application process has changed. When it transitioned from a scored assessment to a pass/fail test in January 2022, the change alleviated…
After conquering Step 1, it’s time to strategize for Step 2. This second exam in the USMLE series evaluates your clinical science knowledge and patient care skills, making it a critical step in your medical education journey. Now that Step…
When I was preparing for USMLE Step 1, I distinctly remember my anxiety building as the exam approached. This anxiety, though unpleasant, was met and balanced by another powerful emotion: excitement. I was excited by the prospect of finally putting…
Your fellow seniors just matched! You’ve known and rotated with them for the past few years and seen first hand how they stressed over applications, traveled for interviews, and second-guessed rank lists and now you’re celebrating their Match Day alongside…
Med school rotations can be tough—there are a lot of unspoken rules and subtle cues you have to learn, all while putting in some serious study time! On top of that, you’ll be interacting with patients in a way you…
Can you believe it? It’s already that time of the year. ERAS residency applications are just around the corner! That means it’s important to get familiar with the residency application timeline, so you don’t fall behind. We’re going to share…
[Dr. Mike Ren and Paige Mauriello also contributed to this post] Originally published January 2021, updated April 2026 For a moment, let’s imagine it’s a beautiful sunlit day somewhere very far from your computer screen. You decide to engage in…
Great, you’ve matched! Now it’s time to think about how you’re going to afford the next 2–3 months before your first residency paycheck. Welcome to what I call the post-Match financial reset! This is when expenses spike, income disappears (as…