How to Prepare for Residency Match Day
Before Submitting NRMP Rank List… Congratulations, you have finished interviewing at residency programs. You are ironing down your NRMP rank list and soon will be
7 Things You Must Know About the NRMP Residency Match
The Residency Match is something that inspires a fair bit of confusion and anxiety. In this post we cover 7 crucial points which will provide you the knowledge you need to be prepared for the NRMP Match.
The Battle Against Burnout (Among Medical Students & Doctors)
You have probably heard of burnout, but what does it really mean? In this post I provide my experience as an illustration of what burnout can look like and an opportunity to discuss how we can combat it.
The Insiders Scoop – Internal Medicine Residency
Amit Pandey M.D. gives the Insiders Scoop on his experiences so far as a third-year internal medicine resident at UCSD.
The Hardest Part of Becoming a Doctor – College vs Med School vs Residency
I decided I wanted to become a doctor when I was a freshman in college after getting diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Back then, I was
How to Excel at Research in Medical School
Doing research and getting publications are important for matching into top residencies. Lawrence Wang of UCSD gives some advice on doing part-time research while in medical school.
Pros and Cons of the MD-PhD Degree
Are you considering an MD-PhD degree but unsure about the commitment? Lawrence Wang, current MD-PhD student at UC San Diego, shares his wisdom on the pros and cons of this dual degree.
How to Choose a Medical Specialty for Residency
One of the beauties of medical school is the great breadth of learning. With so many possible fields, how does one choose their residency specialty? In this post Dr. Petey Kass, third-year psychiatry resident at UC San Francisco, provides his advice on how to navigate this difficult process.
Life and Death in the ICU: A Reflection
Medicine offers a broad range of experiences that bring both joy and sorrow. Being a physician is a tremendously unique opportunity to share these experiences with your patients. In this post, I give you an inside look into some of the life and death encounters of the ICU.
The Final “Step” – How to Efficiently Tackle the USMLE Step 3
In this post, Dr. Amit Pandey shares some of his thoughts on the what, the when, and the how to tackle the USMLE Step 3