9 Essential Tips for Applying to Residency
Med School Insiders
August 31, 2021
Applying to residency is quite a bit different than applying to medical school. Read our 9 most important tips and strategies for applying to residency.
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2021 ERAS Residency Application Guide
Med School Insiders
August 24, 2021
Read our ERAS residency application guide, which covers the ideal application timeline, what you need to include, mistakes to avoid, and FAQs.
5 Most Important Decisions for Future Doctors
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
July 24, 2021
Here is how you can most effectively navigate your way through some of the most important decisions you’ll have to make in your medical career.
Match into Competitive Residency (with Low USMLE Score)
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
January 23, 2021
These are the factors influencing your chances at a competitive residency program. With your attention in the right place, you may be able to match into a competitive specialty even without the top USMLE Score.
5 Tips for Virtual Interviews
Sarah Ottum, M.D.
January 13, 2021
Are you interviewing digitally for medical schools or residency programs this year? Check out these 5 insights to sharpen your interviewing skills in a virtual setting.
Choosing a Doctor Specialty: Overlooked Considerations
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
October 19, 2020
When choosing a specialty, students weigh a variety of factors. Here are some of the most important considerations that are too often overlooked!
General Surgery Residency for International Students
Malke Asaad, M.D.
August 24, 2020
As an international med student, it may seem impossible to match into a surgical residency in the US. But it’s not! Here’s everything you need to know.
Med Student COVID-19 Insider Guide: 2021 Cycle
Sarah Ottum, M.D.
June 15, 2020
These are the changes to the 2021 ERAS season due to COVID-19 including deadlines and changes to required exams.
The Final Challenge: Residency Interview Season
Sarah Ottum, M.D.
May 28, 2020
Congratulations! You’ve made it through two years of basic science studying, Step 1, and your third-year clerkships. Now comes the best year. Yes, fourth-year has
Curve Ball! The Day I Didn’t Match
Sarah Ottum, M.D.
May 25, 2020
The NRMP algorithm is designed to optimize the choices of both incoming residents and residency programs. But what happens when the algorithm fails you?
