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After your medical residency interviews: Communication guidelines

After completing interviews for a medical residency program, many students wonder about contacting their choices. New suggestions for guidelines covering communication between graduating medical students and residency programs strive to ensure a productive and ethical exchange for everyone involved.

Preparing for Residency
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7 MIN READ

How four med students landed a major publishing deal

If you’ve an idea for a book but don’t think med students have a chance at getting published, think again. Medical student authors share top tips for students on how to turn book ideas into reality. 

Research During Residency
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4 MIN READ

Unique program prepares physicians for careers in research or academic medicine

Interested in a career in research or academic medicine? Learn how one novel program helped physicians in training develop successful research projects, earn grants and transition to “high leadership positions” in medical education. These program outcomes can help you better assess your plans for an academic research career.

Research During Residency
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5 MIN READ

What it's like to be in otolaryngology: Shadowing Dr. Gillespie

Learn what daily life is like as an ear, nose and throat physician. Dr. Christina Gillespie discusses work-life balance as an otolaryngologist. Dr. Gillespie also offers advice to women med students on choosing a specialty.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it's like to be in vascular surgery: Shadowing Dr. Aziz

Learn what it’s like to practice vascular surgery in a university hospital. Dr. Faisal Aziz shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What you need to know about away electives and Match

Med students wonder if taking an elective at another program helps them with Match. A study reveals if away electives affect rankings, along with what you need to know about their average cost.

Preparing for Residency
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5 MIN READ

Study examines what it costs to interview for medical residency programs

Travelling to residency program interviews can be expensive. Desired specialities can add to costs. One study collected data on how residency applications impacted med students financially.

Preparing for Residency
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3 MIN READ

Medical specialties with the highest burnout rates

Work satisfaction is an indicator of stress and burnout. A survey by the AMA and the Mayo Clinic looked at physician burnout by medical specialty. List of burnout shows specialty rates have increased in 3 years.

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5 MIN READ

Applying for residency programs: Fourth-year med students' essential checklist

4th year medical students applying for residency programs use this checklist of tasks you need to complete. Follow this month by month timetable to reduce stress.

Preparing for Residency