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September 4, 2022

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What’s the Best Way to Prep for Your Residency Interview

Whats the best way of prep for your residency interview

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and then some more PRACTICE! According to Dr. Sheryl Neuman, Accepted’s expert in residency and fellowship admissions, one of the most common residency interview question asked will be: “Why did you want to become a doctor?” Practice your answer to this question ahead of time so you can create a coherent answer and… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, residency

July 11, 2022

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13 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Your Residency Personal Statement

Dos Donts Residency Statement

Residency applicants can submit applications via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) starting September 7th. Don’t wait until the last minute – get cracking on those residency essays now! Why is your residency essay so important? Your personal statement is a vital part of your residency application; it’s where you’ll explain why you’ve chosen your specialty… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / residency

March 20, 2022

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It’s a Match

match day 2022

Each year on Match Day, thousands of medical school students and graduates learn where they will receive their specialty training. This year’s Main Residency Match took place on Friday, March 18th. And with events at many medical schools – many of them in-person this year! – it was a cause for celebration for many participants… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / residency

May 19, 2021

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How an Orthopedic Surgeon Survived and Thrived in Med School [Episode 418]

Podcast interview with Dr. Wendell Cole

Achieving balance: A resident’s advice for succeeding in medical school without sacrificing your personal life [Show summary] Dr. Wendell Cole, a Morehouse graduate and orthopedic surgical resident at Tulane, shares the personal experiences and med school survival strategies that led him to write The Med School Survival Kit. How planning and time management pave the… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Morehouse School of Medicine, podcast, residency, what is medical school like series

March 22, 2020

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Residency Admissions: What if I Didn’t Match

Residency admissions What if I didnt match1

Participation in the residency match process has risen steadily for the last several years, with record-high application rates in each of the last few years [nrmp.org]. But what’s next if you didn’t match? What happens if you don’t get matched for residency? Think about why you may not have matched, so you can strengthen your… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / residency

February 20, 2020

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Navigating Medical School and Residency With an Interest in Cultural Psychiatry and Forensics

Student interview with Angeline2

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Angeline, a psychiatry resident with a goal of advocating for mental health awareness within the Asian community. Angeline, thank you for sharing your story with us! I understand… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / residency, what is medical school like series

February 9, 2020

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What to Expect After Medical School

What to expect after medical school

For this section of our What to Expect After Medical School series, I’ll provide a brief run-down of what happens after you graduate from medical school. As you have probably realized by now, medicine requires a commitment to lifelong learning. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about…. 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Fellowship, Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, residency

February 3, 2020

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All You Need to Know About Residency Applications and Matching

Residency applications and matching

You’re busy juggling med school and life, and if you don’t stay organized, one of those balls is going to come crashing down. Let’s take a look at what you need to do so you can stay focused, motivated, and completely on top of your juggling act. What are the Components of a Residency Application?… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, residency

December 26, 2019

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Tips and Insights for Residency Applicants from a Motivated MS4

Student interview with Abby

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Abby, an MS4 on the residency interview trail. Abby, thank you for sharing your story with us! What have you loved most about medical school so far? What are you… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / residency, what is medical school like series

September 25, 2019

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3 Tips for Requesting Residency Letters of Recommendation

3 Tips for Requesting Residency Letters of Recommendation

Have you started collecting recommendation letters yet? The LoR Portal explains the process of submitting your letters to ERAS, but how can you ensure that you receive the strongest possible recommendation letter? 1. Ask as early as possible. Your recommenders are busy people, and you don’t want to wait until the last minute to add your request… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / residency

September 25, 2019

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M3 Journaling: How to Do it and How it Can Help Your Residency Application

M3 Journaling How it Can Help Your Residency Application 1

What are you doing to prepare for the residency match? Chances are, you’re up to your eyeballs with rotations and exams and everything else that goes into finishing your medical degree. Chances are, you’re really not thinking much about your personal statement. Keep a journal…starting NOW Not to sound like a Bowflex commercial, but what… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / during med school, residency

September 24, 2019

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7 Tips for Matching at an Ob-Gyn Residency

7 tips for matching at an OB GYN residency

One of the best things about being an Ob-Gyn is that you get to be both a surgeon and a primary care doctor. If you are having trouble choosing between these two areas, Ob-Gyn is the only specialty where you can do both. On the flip side, the hardest things about this specialty is that… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / residency

September 24, 2019

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Where MedEd Tuition Goes? This Resident Has a Surprising Answer [Episode 331]

Podcast interview with Daniel Barron

Interview with Dr. Daniel Barron, MD/PhD, resident physician at Yale University and writer for Scientific American [Show Summary] Dr. Daniel Barron is Chief Resident at Yale’s Neuroscience Research Training Program and Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit. In today’s episode he shares the various twists and turns in his med school education and career that helped him… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / MD/PhD, paying for med school, podcast, residency, Yale School of Medicine

August 8, 2019

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Life by Thea: The Fascinating World of Product Design and Medicine

Student interview with Thea

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Thea, a PGY-1 Physical Medicine and Rehab resident. Thea, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where did you go to medical school? Where are you currently doing your… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / residency, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, what is medical school like series

June 23, 2019

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A Conversation with Carly About Life as a Peds Resident and the Importance of Being Organized

Student interview with Carly 1

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Carly, a second-year pediatrics resident at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Carly, thank you for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular person or experience that… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / residency, what is medical school like series

June 2, 2019

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Dr. Calvin Sun, ER Resident, Entrepreneur, and Adventurer [Episode 254]

Dr Calvin Sun ER Resident Entrepreneur blog

Warning: Our guest today has done so much that it’s going to be really hard to give his background succinctly, but here goes. Dr. Calvin Sun earned his bachelors in 2008 at Columbia where he held numerous leadership positions. In 2014, he graduated from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and served as graduating class president…. 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / entrepreneurship, med school life, Non-Traditional Med School Applicants, podcast, residency

May 29, 2019

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Family Practitioner, Author, Advocate: An Interview with Dr. Alexa Mieses [Episode 303]

Podcast interview with Dr. Alexa Mieses

Interview with Dr. Alexa Mieses, family medicine resident, mentor & writer [Show Summary] Do you want to be a clinician? Are you concerned about your ability to gain acceptance to med school? Listen in to today’s interview with the author of The Heartbeat of Success: A Med Student’s Guide to Med School Admissions, Dr. Alexa… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / duke university medical school, Icahn SOM, MD/PhD, med school life, podcast, residency

May 29, 2019

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Doctor, Mother, and SMILE Score Creator [Episode 310]

Podcast interview with Dr. Laura Vater

Interview with Dr. Laura Vater, resident physician and SMILE Score creator [Show Summary] Dr. Laura Vater is a current resident in internal medicine, future hematologist/oncologist, mom, and inventor of The SMILE Score, a tool to help patients and health care providers simplify and prioritize health in their lives. She is also the mother of a… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Indiana University School of Medicine, med school life, MpH, podcast, residency

May 6, 2019

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This Internal Medicine Resident Has a Recipe for Success and Healthy Balance

med student interview with Samantha

This interview is the latest in an Accepted 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 Samantha Armstrong… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Indiana University School of Medicine, med school student interview, residency

January 10, 2019

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Financial Planning for Physicians, Med Students, and Premeds [Episode 293]

Podcast interview with Ryan Inman

Interview with Ryan Inman, President and Financial Planner at Physician Wealth Services [Show Summary] How are you going to pay for medical school? How are you going to pay off your med school debt after you start practicing? How will you be able to afford a home and some of the comforts you’ve worked so… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Med Financial Aid, paying for med school, podcast, residency

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