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Will gender influence your specialty? Physicians offer insights

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6 steps for building a competitive CV

A strong curriculum vitae is more than a summary of your experience—it’s a chance to show residency program directors how and why you’re exactly who they want. As you apply for a medical residency, get ahead of your competition with these 6 expert tips on building your CV.

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Your checklist for success in your third year of med school

After two years of lectures, labs and exams, plunging into the third year of medical school is an exciting time. As you transition from the classroom to clinic, here’s a checklist of tasks you’ll need to track as you apply for residency programs.

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Here's how many residency programs med students really apply to

A survey of more than 1,000 fourth-year medical students explored looked at how many residency programs does the average medical student apply to each year? What factors play a role in choices?

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Where to publish: Top journals for physicians in training

Getting published as a physician in training can build your CV and reputation. Here’s a list of top journals that accept submissions from trainees. Knowing where to submit your research is half the battle of breaking into medical publishing.

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10 must-read articles if you want to be a medical educator

Pursuing a career in medical education? Physicians and trainees can launch a med ed career without pursuing additional degrees. This must-read list of articles will help you improve your skills as a medical educator.

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What it's like to be in interventional radiology: Shadowing Dr. Ding

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in interventional radiology? Alex Ding, MD, shares what it’s like to work in a hospital-based practice.

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What it's like to be in sports medicine: Shadowing Dr. Vasudevan

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation? Meet John Vasudevan, MD, a physiatrist who shares what his practice is like and offers advice about his specialty.

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What it's like to be in physical medicine and rehabilitation: Shadowing Dr. Wolfe

Choosing your specialty is an important decision. Find out what it’s like to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Claire Wolfe shares insights on her field of practice, work/life balance and more.

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