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5 keys to navigating the residency Match as an LGBTQ applicant

Matching isn’t just a process—it’s also about principle. Two LGBTQ physicians offer advice for finding a residency program that allows you be yourself.

Preparing for Residency
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Applying to more than 1 medical specialty? What you should know

From process to potential pitfalls, there’s much for applicants applying to multiple specialties in their residency program search to keep tabs on.

Specialty Profiles
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Match: Ease onus on applicants to separate PGY-1, PGY-2 spots

Ophthalmology and urology will continue to have their own matches, but more can be done to make life easier for medical students seeking entry into these fields.

Preparing for Residency
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Our 10 most popular stories of 2018

Physician burnout. Picking a medical specialty. Making romance work in medical residency. These topics drew your eyes this year. Find out what else did.

Preparing for Residency
Best of 2018
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Matchmaking 2018: Top stories on the residency application process

Medical students were as Match-minded as always in 2018. Here are our most popular stories about the residency application process this year.

Preparing for Residency
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4 things to consider when researching medical residency programs

Before interviews and applications, your search for the right residency program begins with doing your homework. Here are four factors to keep in mind.

Preparing for Residency
Best of 2016: Top stories
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Our 5 most popular stories of 2016

Dating, marriage, Match, burnout. When stories had a personal dimension, they hit home. These were our best-read articles this year.

Physician Health
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Boost your residency application with these 5 writing tips

Writing the personal statement for your residency application can be daunting. How do you summarize years of training or explain why you’re choosing a particular specialty. These 5 tips can help you craft effective essays.

Preparing for Residency
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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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