I have heard so many different things from so many different people about the personal statement. I’ve talked to residency program directors (many of which have completely opposite opinions), residents, fellow students, academic advisors, and more. EVERYONE has a different opinion about what the personal statement should focus on. The only thing that was consistent […]
5 Tips for Being a Nomad During 4th Year
For many students, the 4th year of medical school involves a lot of travel: audition rotations/ sub-Is, interviews, and electives. Some people even choose to give up their apartment and just live month to month because for more than half the year they will be in a different city each month. Even if you don’t […]
My Journey: Match Day
The weeks leading up to match week seemed to last forever. I was doing the ACGME match so we already had to wait more than a month after our colleagues partaking in the AOA match found out where they were going. I was thankful to still be on rotations so I’d be distracted throughout the […]
