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Virtual residency-interview mixers are a thing. Make them count.

Residency interviews have gone virtual—and so have the associated social events. Here’s how applicants can get the most out of a mixer on Zoom.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 MIN READ

M4s should be prepared for these 3 residency interview questions

It’s not enough to explain your passion for the specialty or regurgitate your CV. Be on top of your game by knocking these questions out of the park.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 MIN READ

How to effectively use program signaling as a residency applicant

Offered by 18 specialties this residency application cycle, program signaling can help medical students land the residency interviews they want most.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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3 MIN READ

What to know about this year’s physician residency-application cycle

The evolving residency-application process has a few key changes that medical students should keep tabs on. Learn more with the AMA.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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After Step 1 scoring change, what residency programs look for now

The USMLE Step 1’s shift to pass-fail was the right move, but has created new uncertainties for residency applicants. Learn more with the AMA.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
The Road to Residency
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How M4s can make social media an asset during residency applications

From networking, showing your personality and opening a dialogue with your future peers, social media can be a valuable resource for residency applicants.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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The do’s and don’ts of CV writing for residency applicants

The curriculum vitae (CV) is an important part of a medical student’s residency application. A medical school dean outlines how to approach your CV.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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6 things medical students should know about physician compensation

Compensation can be a piece in picking a career path. Here's what medical students should know about how much physicians get paid by specialty.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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Choosing a specialty? Explore these key considerations

Dive deep with advice, info to help guide medical students as they ponder which type of medical or surgical specialty residency training to pursue.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency