USMLE 101: What to Expect & How to Succeed
The USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) exams, also known as the “Board Examinations” consist of a three-step process. Regardless of whether you are a U.S. Medical School graduate or an International Medical School graduate, most if medical schools require at least the successful completion of USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2, which is […]
The Do’s & Don’ts of Writing a Personal Statement
The personal statement is a crucial component of any residency application, as it provides program directors with a more multifaceted image of you as an applicant and future doctor. For international and foreign medical graduates, the personal statement is particularly important and needs to effectively showcase the applicant’s unique talents to stand out against the […]
This Will Land You a Residency Interview
If you’re asking yourself, “Why didn’t I get any interviews this season?”, you are not alone. Record numbers of applicants are fighting for the same amount of residency positions compared to previous years. Since the 2004 Main Residency Match, there has been a steady incline in the number of applicants vying for the limited number […]
The Primary Problem
The U.S. healthcare system is currently in desperate need of Primary Care Physicians (PCPs). However, the allure of lucrative sub-specialties tends to sway medical school graduates away from careers in Primary Care. On average a PCP earns about half the salary of a specialist. Since most medical school graduates have very large debts to pay […]
Which Specialty is Right for You?
Your specialty defines your medical journey and your career as a doctor afterwards. Thus, the task of selecting the field of medicine to focus on can be daunting, with countless options to choose from. From family medicine, to neurology, to cardiology, each specialty has a niche set of skills you will hone in on during […]
