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Preparing for Residency

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Physician residency interview invitations: What applicants should know

Residency programs can begin sending interview invitations in late September. What should medical students know about managing them?
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Preparing for Residency

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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

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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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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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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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Preparing for 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

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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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Specialty Profiles

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4 MIN READ

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

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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.