Residency season is upon us and I thought that it would be a good idea to share my trial and tribulations with you all so that it can help someone in the future during the application process. The first part of this series will be all of the tasks that I think are important to […]
Residency Love Letters
At the end of interviews, you find yourself looking at your spreadsheet. Or notes, or your gut. After hours of travel and numerous applications, it’s finally time to create your rank list. Is there anything else to do after you interview? Send thank you notes. I’d recommend sending one to everyone. From secretaries to PDs […]
Applying to Residency: Writing Update Letters
They say applying to residency has become a game. Yes, you work hard for 4 years, take Steps 1 and 2, find letter writers, slave over a personal statement, rewrite your resume, and press submit. Then you think it’s just the waiting game, that is, until the interviews roll in. But one thing I’ve learned […]