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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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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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What I Wish I Knew—Succeeding in Med School webinar
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Distinguish Yourself speaker series: What I Wish I Knew in Medical School

As part of the Distinguish Yourself speaker series, this exclusive event for Northwestern medical students will cover today’s burning topics.

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What physicians need to know about medical education

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about AMA’s critical work in medical education.

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Residents offer M4s their top lessons on the Match process

If you’re heading into the residency-selection process, be sure to refine your conversation skills and know how and when to self-advocate.

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Program directors list 4 red flags for residency applicants to avoid

Learn more with the AMA about the missteps that could prevent you from landing an interview at your dream residency program.

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What M4s should know about new supplemental applications

If you’re pursuing an internal medicine, dermatology or general surgery residency position, here’s what you need to know about this new application option.

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Residency applications: How M4s should address COVID-19’s impact

The pandemic has upended your medical school experience. Here’s how to address that in your personal statement and residency interviews.

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Residency match made simple: From M4 to PGY-1 in 6 steps

The residency selection process can be overwhelming. These six steps can help simplify a rigorous process for future interns.

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