Matching into residency can be extremely stressful, regardless of your scores or specialty. Finding programs to apply to, scheduling away rotations, traveling to interviews, and trying to decide how to rank programs is a completely new experience for most medical students. Add the stress of incorporating another person into the process and it becomes overwhelming….
The Men’s Guide to Dressing for Medical School Success
After the tests are scored, resumes printed, and applications submitted, interview day is the last—and potentially most—stressful part of getting to your school of choice. This is your chance to make a great first impression with the interview committee, and your appearance should mirror the image of a medical student; clean, professional, and detailed. Follow…
Five Great Gifts for Your Resident Physician
As Christmas comes closer, fourth year medical students will be traveling across the country for interview season, and interns will be running across the hospital. The holidays can be extremely busy for residents, but that doesn’t mean they can’t celebrate! To help you out, here are five gifts every resident would appreciate. While the thought…
Choosing a Medical Specialty: Guidelines for Doing it Right
Choosing a medical specialty is frequently a stressful experience. Many students start medical school with a fixed expectation of what they will be interested in. Without fail, a large number of these students drastically change their mind during the four years of medical school. As you experience a variety of specialties you see different lifestyles,…
How to Match Successfully as a Couple [Episode 165]
How to match successfully as a couple: catch some great tips on today’s episode! Today’s guest, Evan Kuhl, has written guest posts for the Accepted blog. He’s currently a 2nd year resident in Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. He also got married a couple of months ago. He and…
After the Match: How to Prepare for Residency
This past Friday, thousands of medical students across the US (and the world) discovered where they will be living and working for the next 3-6 years. And now, with less than four months of planning, these newly minted physicians are expected to move to new cities, find housing, gain licensure, and be ready to hit…
Top Gifts for Your Medical Student
Between exams and hospital rotations, medical students don’t have a lot of time to write to Santa or drop hints about good holiday gifts. Are you looking for the perfect present for your med school friend/son/cousin/sister? To help you out, here are 9 gifts every medical student would appreciate. Leave your own suggestions below! 1. Coffee…
Study Tips for Med Students
Learning how to succeed in medical school can be as challenging as being accepted. Each week you may be responsible for hundreds of PowerPoint slides, twenty hours of lecture, and multiple book chapters. Tests will require you not just to know the material, but to utilize your knowledge to integrate information in complex multiple choice…
What Med School Applicants Need to Know About Residency Match
This fall, a record number of students began medical school, while a record number of medical students failed to match into a specialty. With more medical students vying for residency positions, many students are facing the possibility of not matching into their chosen specialty. A basic understanding of The Match—and its risks—is important for anyone…
Top 10 Gifts for Pre-Med Students
When it comes time to buy gifts, pre-meds can be even more challenging than any MCAT question or biochemistry final. Here is a list of ideas that any pre-med is sure to enjoy. If you have any additions, add them below in the comments! 1. Coffee shop gift cards: Every pre-med student will appreciate this…
Study More, Study Better: Advice from a 4th Year Med Student
This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Evan Kuhl… Accepted: First, can you tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? Where and what did you study…
