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 […]

What Kind of Research Stands Out on an Application?

While not a requirement, having medical research experience on an applicant’s CV certainly provides them with a much-needed competitive edge to obtain their Dream Residency™. At times when residency programs are facing a challenge in choosing between two otherwise equally competitive applicants, research experience can be a deciding factor. Part of completing a residency program […]