Medical students have been incredibly busy in 2015, and AMA Wire® has the headlines to prove it. Look back at some of the top student news this year, covering topics from why some medical students aren’t matching to expert strategies for acing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE®).
5 things students overlook when choosing a specialty. Deciding on a specialty is one of the most crucial decisions a medical student will ever make, but how do you know what to practice before you even practice it? One med ed expert shared his top advice on how students can make an informed decision about their specialty and avoid common mistakes in the process.
Here’s how many residency programs med students really apply to. A national survey asked more than 1,000 fourth-year students to list the total number of residency programs they applied to in different specialties, and the results were very telling.
Why medical students aren't matching—and what happens next? More than 250 of this year’s graduating seniors from U.S. allopathic schools did not match to a residency position, which sparked concern in the med ed community. Experts at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting discussed where these unmatched students are going and strategies to ensure they’ll find future careers for medical graduates.
Top specialties for fellowship applicants: 2015 match at a glance. The 2015 appointment year marked the largest in the history of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Specialties Matching Service®, featuring 3,674 programs within 56 subspecialties, according to national data from the NRMP. AMA Wire took a closer look at the data and determined which specialties attracted the most fellowship applicants.
4 tricks to a successful residency program search. Finding the right residency program may feel as if it requires its own special form of training—but not to worry. FREIDA Online®—the Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database—can help. Conduct an effective search for residency this New Year with these must-have FREIDA hacks.
Studying for the USMLE Step 1: An early start strategy. An expert from Kaplan Medical shared tips for how students can build their best study plan and beat last-minute test anxiety.
21 more schools tapped to transform physician training. A panel of medical education leaders selected 21 new members of the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium to transform the way future physicians will be trained. The consortium announced which schools were selected and their exciting plans.
Student SOS: 6 ways to avoid “distress” in medical school. Burnout can blaze through all phases of a physicians’ career, beginning with medical school. That’s why burnout expert Lotte Dyrbye, MD, urged students to learn the key signs of “student distress” to boost their well-being and productivity.
Here’s your must-have checklist for med school success. Planning to reassess your goals and priorities for 2016? If so, plan ahead with this easy-to-navigate list of the top tasks students should prioritize in their first and second years of training. The list features resources on studying, building your CV and choosing a specialty.
Your checklist for success in your third year of med school. The third year of training can be an exciting yet uncertain time for students, especially as clinical rotations begin. AMA Wire rounded up a must-have check list of the top tasks and resources to help you prioritize important deadlines and successfully apply for residency.
Where to publish: Top journals for physicians in training. If you’re planning to publish, this is one resource from 2015 you don’t want to miss. AMA Wire highlighted the top journals accepting research from physicians in training, with a special list of publications that are especially ripe for student submissions.
Want to eat healthy on a budget? 5 student-friendly tips. Medical students often want to eat healthy, but busy schedules and limited budgets can conflict with this goal. That’s why AMA Wire checked in with a registered nutritionist who understands your perspective. Here’s what she said students need to plan cost-effective meals and live a healthy lifestyle.
