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Ace your physician residency interview by mastering 7 questions

Thoughtful responses to GME interview prompts must demonstrate motivations behind specialty choice, residency program fit and personal resilience.

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Roopa Naik, MD
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IMGs can tap the 3 C’s to stand apart in residency interviews

The three pillars of clarity, confidence and connection can help IMGs succeed in residency interviews and the Match. Dive into the details.

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As residency interviews get underway, keep these 5 tips in mind

The things you think are important might be tedious to residency interviewers. Residency program directors get candid about what they’re looking for.

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Pros, cons of staying at home program for physician residency

About one in four medical students stay at their home program for residency. Find out why it may—or may not—be right for you.

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When should you expect physician residency interview invites?

Here is what residency applicants should know about that question, along with key deadlines and managing a physician residency-interview schedule.

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Before you hit submit in MyERAS, do these final application checks

Whether you are using MyERAS or ResidencyCAS, program directors urge you to avoid these mistakes when submitting your residency applications. 

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Transition to Residency
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AMA guide to applying for residency programs

Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and make your residency application stand out for the right reasons. 

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How to pick standout experiences for physician residency applications

Improve your Match chances by listing experiences that reflect passion, depth and skills you can highlight in residency interviews.

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How to prep for a competitive physician specialty in preclinical years

Learn the steps first- and second-year medical students can take to boost their chances of matching in a sought-after specialty down the road. 

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