Posts Tagged with "Residency"
View all postsMoonlighting for Residents
By Laura Gilroy, MD - January 21, 2021
On top of the busy schedules residents tote, many also opt to "moonlight" for extra money. Managing a second job can be difficult when the first is already so strenuous, but this article hopes to shed some light on the how and why that resident physicians can moonlight.
Applying for Residency During COVID-19
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - December 1, 2020
There have been impactful changes to the education of medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote learning and the cancelation of electives and clerkships are just a few. Applying for a residency in these uncertain times can feel daunting, but we're here to help.
Residency Training - A Final Year Timeline
By Laura Gilroy, MD - July 7, 2020
As July 1st rolls around yet again, another group of new interns will be starting in every residency program around the country. This time of year is important and symbolic for all residents because it represents their progression to the next year of training, and for the lucky seniors among us, it means that residency has finally come to an end...
How I Picked A Medical Specialty
By David Beran, DO - June 16, 2020
In this article Dr. David Beran gives helpful advise to medical students for choosing which type of residency to pursue. The medical specialty decision is stressful—by thinking of the specialties in big buckets and asking major questions, you can narrow down your list...
How Resident Physicians Can Incorporate Wellness Into Their Everyday Work Routine
By Audrey Rutherford, MD - January 24, 2020
Read this article for some practical (anecdotally trialed) tips for incorporating wellness into everyday work for a new resident.
The Road to Residency
By James L West, MD - January 20, 2020
The road to residency is long, and for many medical students, it begins within months of starting medical school, allowing little time for rest and relaxation. Once you’ve spent the time to know what specialty you intend to pursue, find a mentor to help shepherd you along the path. Next, do your research and learn what the objective measures for success are to match into your chosen specialty, and then set out to meet or exceed those standards!
Intern Year Reflections: A Roller Coaster of Emotions
By Audrey Rutherford, MD - November 25, 2019
Intern year is a year of mountains and valleys, full of failure, forgetting, and dreariness followed quickly by success, learning, and elation. Wallow in its instability and allow it to let you grow into a wonderfully dynamic physician. I promise you’ll get to the other side glad you tackled the ride.
Financial Planning for Resident Physicians
By Laura Gilroy, MD - November 18, 2019
For most hard-working residents, paying rent and bills on time each month can feel like a minor miracle. Financial planning might consist of little more than turning student loan payments on auto-pay. While resident salaries do not leave much room for investing and saving, the years young doctors spend in residency represent an important time during which a few simple moves can help to set the groundwork for a more sound financial future.
How Resident Physicians Can Present a Polished CV
By Laura Gilroy, MD - September 30, 2019
It is important to craft a CV that will catch the eye of a potential employer. You want to end up with a document that highlights what makes you special without giving readers a novel to read or leaving them confused about who you really are.
How to Prepare for Residency Interviews
By James L West, MD - September 13, 2019
Consider the specialty to which you are applying, what aspects of the application are most important to that specialty, and be prepared to discuss those in detail during your interview.
