ERAS Residency Application Photo Requirements and Tips
Your ERAS photo needs to be a JPG or PNG under 150 KB with your face centered. Here’s why to include one and how to get it right.
Burnout in Medical Students & Residents: What to Do About It
Physician burnout affects over half of doctors in the US. Here’s what medical students and residents can do about it, individually and systemically.
How Long Is Residency? (Length By Specialty)
How long is residency? It depends on your specialty. Get a full breakdown of residency lengths by specialty, plus what affects total doctor training length.
How to Choose Extracurriculars During Medical School
Choosing the right extracurriculars in medical school can determine which residency you match into. Here’s how to prioritize them.
Premed and Medical Student Summer Research Guide
Summer research for premeds and MS1 students matters more than ever. Here’s how to find the right lab, choose the right project, and build a competitive CV.
Medical School Timeline (All 4 Years Explained)
A year-by-year breakdown of medical school, what to expect in MS1 through MS4, which year is hardest, and how to prepare for each stage.
What Happens If You Fail USMLE Step 1?
Failed USMLE Step 1? Here’s what it means for your residency application, how many times you can retake it, and what to do next.
Do Med Schools Have Summer Break? What Medical Students Do in the Summer
Medical school summer break only happens once. Here’s how long it lasts and how to make the most of the summer between MS1 and MS2.
How to Prepare for Residency: Finances, Studying, and Self-Care
Matched and heading into residency? Here’s how to handle your finances, what’s actually worth studying, and how to spend the months before July 1st.
What to Do After You Match Into Residency — Next Steps
You matched. Here’s what to do next, from results day through your first day of residency, including onboarding, your move, and mindset.