Part 1: Preparing for Residency
How to Prepare for Your USMLE and COMLEX
The Ins and Outs of Resident Matching
Writing Your CV
Choosing a Specialty
Researching Residency Programs
Writing Your Personal Statement
What is ERAS?
Letters of Recommendation
Part 2: Post Application
How to Land t...
Part 1: Preparing for Residency
How to Prepare for Your USMLE and COMLEX
The Ins and Outs of Resident Matching
Writing Your CV
Choosing a Specialty
Researching Residency Programs
Writing Your Personal Statement
What is ERAS?
Letters of Recommendation
Part 2: Post Application
How to Land the Residency You Want
Navigating the Interview Process
The Rank Order List
Match Week
Application Tips for International Medical Students
Part 3: During Residency
How Seriously Should I Take My In-Service Exams?
How to Prepare for Your Board Certification Exam & What Happens if You Fail
How to Budget for Your Boards
Navigating Resident Burnout
How Much Do Residents Actually Earn?
Tips to Tackling Med School Debt
Navigating Relationships During Your Residency
Starting Your Practice vs. Pursuing a Fellowship
Part 4: After Residency
The New Doctor’s Guide to CME/MOC
Planning for Retirement
Conclusion
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Welcome to the Complete Guide to Medical Residency. Whether you’re just starting Medical
School, just matched into a program, or you’re a full-fledged Resident (and perpetually
overwhelmed), we’ve compiled all the answers you’ve been looking for. The path to becoming
a doctor can seem like a misleading and painfully confusing maze, but with this guide, you can
prepare yourself for what to expect every step of the way.
The guide is broken down into three main sections: What to Do Before Residency, What to
Expect During Residency, and What Happens After Residency.
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As you wrap up medical school and start to think about the process for your Residency Match,
it’s easy to get distracted or overwhelmed by such a big change. Luckily for you, there’s a whole
class of students in the same boat as you. Take comfort in the fact that everyone is confused and
stressed about making the right match, making the grade on initial exams, and figuring out how
to maintain the pace and focus necessary to become a doctor. In this section you’ll learn best
practices for preparing for and acing your USMLE or COMLEX exams, how to prepare your CV
for residency applications, advice on picking the right specialty, and much more.
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