#Best of 2017 Student Match
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Master the Match game with these insights

From interviews to applications to contingency plans, here’s a look at our most read and most relevant Match articles in 2017.

Transition to Residency
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What it’s like in reproductive endocrinology and infertility: Shadowing Dr. Kudesia

Rashmi Kudesia, MD, says physicians working in this specialty must be equipped to provide patients with emotional support.

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Close-up of a medical student's financial plan.
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Looking ahead to residency? 5 key financial moves to make

Identifying the best loan-repayment strategy and maintaining an emergency fund are two important steps toward building a strong financial foundation.

Residency Finance
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What students need to know about repaying med school loans

An informed strategy on student-loan repayment should account for long- and short-term financial goals and desired career trajectory.

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Graphic of a med school student transitioning into a physician.
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Educators debate methods to help med students transition to GME

Four medical school leaders consider how to best ensure a meaningful and effective handoff as medical students move into residency.

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With great medical knowledge often comes great student-loan debt

More than one-third of med students expect to have loan debt in excess of $200,000. Students say paying off debt is their top financial concern.

Residency Finance
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What it’s like in cosmetic & laser dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Alster

Tina Alster, MD, says empathetic communication skills and an appreciation for aesthetics are keys for physicians to thrive in her specialty.

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What it’s like in internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hingle

Susan Thompson Hingle, MD, enjoys her specialty because it offers the  ability to form meaningful, long-term relationships with patients.

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David R. Lambert, MD
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For 4th year, students get specialty-specific prep for residency

A program at University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry aims to help students prepare for residency by highlighting specialty-specific competencies.

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